At the heart of our work is a commitment to care, respect, and excellence. As the Policy, Risk & Compliance Manager, you will play a pivotal role in strengthening governance, risk management, and compliance across our organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive and values-driven professional looking to drive meaningful impact within a purpose-led organisation.
About Us
We are a local, caring, not-for-profit community organisation; a trusted and respected provider of aged care, home care, and retirement living services in Port Stephens. Guided by our values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Community, we aim to provide vibrant and personalised care that supports the health, wellbeing and independence of our clients.
The Role
As the Policy, Risk & Compliance Manager, you will work closely with executive and operational leaders to:
Oversee Policy Management: Lead the review, development and implementation of organisational policies that align with best practice and legislative requirements.
Manage the Risk Framework: Maintain and enhance the risk register and embed proactive risk management across the business.
Ensure Compliance Excellence: Monitor compliance obligations, maintain the compliance register, and identify opportunities for improvement.
Support Organisational Preparedness: Oversee business continuity, incident response and emergency management planning to ensure readiness for any situation.
This is a key role within our Office of the CEO, influencing organisational decision-making and strategy.
About You
You're an experienced professional in governance, compliance, or risk, with a passion for helping organisations deliver on their purpose. You bring a blend of strong technical knowledge and the ability to engage across all levels of the business.
You will bring:
Relevant post-secondary qualifications
Background in policy, risk or compliance in a corporate, government, or aged care environment
Strong analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills
Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively across teams
Experience in navigating regulatory frameworks and ensuring legislative compliance
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
A flexible, agile mindset and strong attention to detail
Why Join Us?
Make a meaningful impact in a purpose-led organisation
Be part of a caring, values-driven culture
Flexible and supportive working environment
Work alongside passionate and dedicated professionals
Salary packaging available
How to Apply
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to a thriving, community-based organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter addressing your suitability for the role.
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