Compliance Manager

HCF Corporation; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

50% subsidy on health insurance

Family-friendly certified employer

18 weeks parental leave for all new C/

Mental health and wellbeing programs

Discounts on HCF products

Job summary

HCF is seeking a compliance professional to work with the Senior Compliance Manager, supporting APRA and ASIC obligations and refining regulatory processes. You will ensure effective guidance across the business and help maintain our compliance framework.

You will manage incident processes and training programs while coordinating triage, escalation and root-cause analysis. The role balances structured BAU tasks with rapid regulatory responses in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in law, commerce, risk, compliance or related discipline.
• Experience in an APRA/ASIC-regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of APRA prudential standards, Corporations Act, and key regulators (APRA, ASIC, DOH, OAIC, ACCC).
• Ability to interpret legislation and simplify complex requirements.
• Strong communication, analytical and reporting skills.
• High attention to detail and sound judgment.
• Desirable: Health, life or general insurance experience; exposure to exec-level reporting; knowledge of GRC tools/frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Support APRA and ASIC regulatory obligations and maintain compliance processes.
• Manage the compliance management framework, regulatory affairs, incident processes and training.
• Coordinate incident management activities such as triage, advice, escalation and root-cause analysis.
• Collaborate across workstreams to adapt to changing priorities and regulatory deadlines.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Reporting skills

Attention to detail

Ability to reprioritise

Education

Bachelor’s degree in law/commerce/risk/compliance

Tools

GRC tools

Job description

Shape compliance that protects members. Partner across HCF, meet APRA/ASIC obligations and thrive in a fast, hands on, purpose led team

About the role

This role works closely with the Senior Compliance Manager and teams across HCF to support APRA and ASIC regulatory obligations, maintain strong compliance processes, and provide clear, practical guidance to the business.

Responsibilities include managing the compliance management framework, regulatory affairs, incident processes and compliance policies and training.

The position also coordinates incident management activities such as triage, advice, escalation and contributions to root‑cause analysis and remediation.

Work shifts between structured BAU tasks and fast‑moving reactive matters. Priorities can change quickly, and deadlines linked to regulatory requests or incidents may require prompt action. Collaboration across workstreams is essential, with everyone contributing where needed.

What You Bring

• Tertiary qualifications in law, commerce, risk, compliance or related discipline
• Experience in an APRA/ASIC‑regulated environment
• Strong understanding of APRA prudential standards, Corporations Act, and key regulators (APRA, ASIC, DOH, OAIC, ACCC)
• Ability to interpret legislation and simplify complex requirements
• Strong communication, analytical and reporting skills
• High attention to detail and sound judgment
• Strong values with a practical mindset and a willingness to reprioritise as needed
• desirable: Health, life or general insurance experience; exposure to executive-level reporting; knowledge of GRC tools/frameworks.

About HCF

At HCF, our purpose is to bring our human touch to healthcare. Since 1932 we’ve been putting our members and their health first. As Australia’s largest not‑for‑profit health fund, we cover 2 million members with health, life, travel and pet insurance and our vision is to make healthcare understandable, affordable, high quality and member centric.

We want to be true health partners to our members, easily guiding the healthcare choices that are right for them. At HCF, our values are the way we do things and create the necessary culture to help us realise our purpose and deliver our Strategy. Living our values in action we step forward, walk in their shoes, stay human, make it better and get there together.

Culture & Benefits

Purpose-driven passion
We’re united by a common purpose: to make healthcare affordable, understandable, high quality and member-focused.

Wellness and work‑life balance
We’ll empower you with the necessary skills and tools to support your personal wellbeing journey, ensuring you perform at your best. Our offerings include:

• Flexible working arrangements
• 50% subsidy on HCF hospital and/or extras cover
• Family-friendly certified employer
• 18 weeks of parental leave for all new parents
• Mental health and wellbeing programs, including workshops, fitness classes, flu vaccinations, skin checks and more
• Discounts on HCF’s products, including life, pet and travel Insurance, as well as discounts at Fitness First gyms and on our eyecare products.

Collaboration and inclusivity
We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplace is welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and socio‑economic status.

Continuous learning and growth
We believe in lifelong learning. HCF provides opportunities for personal and professional development. From workshops to mentorship programs, we encourage your growth and curiosity.