Governance, Risk and Compliance Manager

Spinal Life Australia; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Influence with senior leaders

Diverse portfolio

Purpose-driven culture

Job summary

Spinal Life Australia is seeking an experienced Governance, Risk and Compliance Manager to join on a 12-month fixed term contract commencing December 2026. The role focuses on maintaining regulatory compliance, strengthening organisational frameworks and driving continuous improvement within a not-for-profit setting.

You will partner with senior leaders to monitor obligations, manage quality systems, and embed a strong culture of quality and accountability, including WHS and NDIS standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in governance, risk, compliance, and quality management within disability or similar services.
• Experience managing quality systems and compliance obligations.
• Strong project management, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to navigate complex requirements and deliver practical outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and improve governance, risk management and compliance frameworks, policies and procedures.
• Monitor legislative, regulatory and contractual obligations, including NDIS and industry standards.
• Manage the Quality Management System and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate internal audits, external assessments and accreditation requirements.
• Provide guidance on workplace health and safety, including risk management and fire safety compliance.
• Partner with stakeholders to identify risks, improve processes and embed a culture of quality and accountability.

Skills

Governance and risk management

Compliance

Quality management

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Governance, risk and compliance qualification

WHS qualification

Job description

• 12 month contract opportunity commencing in December 2026
• Partner with senior leaders to drive organisational improvement
• Make a difference in a purpose-driven not for profit organisation

• 12 month contract opportunity commencing in December 2026
• Partner with senior leaders to drive organisational improvement
• Make a difference in a purpose-driven not for profit organisation

Governance, Risk and Compliance Manager

12 Month Fixed Term Contract | Commencing December 2026

Drive meaningful improvements, influence organisational excellence and make a real difference.

Spinal Life Australia is seeking an experience and proactive Governance, Risk and Compliance Manager to join our team on a 12-month fixed term contract, commencing December 2026.

About Spinal Life Australia

Spinal Life Australia is a not for profit organisation dedicated to supporting people living with spinal cord injuries and other physical disabilities.

Through our services, advocacy and commitment to inclusion, we empower people to live independently and participate fully in their communities.

About the Role

Reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer, in this 12 month contracted role, you will work closely with senior leaders and operational teams to maintain regulatory compliance, strengthen organisational frameworks and drive continuous improvement.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading and improving governance, risk management and compliance frameworks, policies and procedures.
• Monitoring legislative, regulatory and contractual obligations, including NDIS and relevant industry standards.
• Managing the Quality Management System and during continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinating internal audits, external assessments and accreditation requirements.
• Providing guidance on workplace health and safety, including risk management and fire safety compliance.
• Partnering with stakeholders to identify risks, improve processes and embed a strong culture of quality and accountability.

About You

You will be a confident, collaborative and solutions-focused professional who can quickly build relationships, navigate complex requirements and deliver practical outcomes.

To be successful, you’ll bring:

• Qualifications or demonstrated experience in governance, risk, compliance, quality management, internal audition and/or WHS, ideally within a Disability or similar organisation.
• Experience managing quality systems, compliance obligations and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong project management, analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience managing and responding to client complaints.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Sound knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements and relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Strong attention to detail, professional integrity and the ability to manage competing priorities.

Experience within disability, healthcare or community services, including knowledge of NDIS Practice Standards will be highly regarded.

The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain relevant worker screening clearances, including a NDIS Workers Screening Check and Working with Children check.

Why join Spinal Life Australia?

• Meaningful work: Contribute to the quality and safety services supporting people living with disability.
• Opportunity to Influence: Work directly with senior leaders and drive organisation-wide improvements.
• Variety and Ownership: Take responsibility for a diverse portfolio spanning governance, compliance, quality and risk.
• Purpose-Driven Culture: Be part of an organisation committed to inclusion, independence and positive outcomes.