National Quality & Governance Manager (Risk & Compliance)

Hudson AU; Council of the City of Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A national not-for-profit organization is seeking a National Quality & Governance Manager to strengthen quality, risk, and compliance frameworks across Australia. The ideal candidate will have experience in governance roles, relevant tertiary qualifications, and knowledge of Folio or similar software. This is a hands-on, strategic role offering a chance to make a national impact in the health sector. Immediate start is available.

Benefits

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives

25% casual loading for temporary roles

Qualifications

• Experience in Quality, Risk, Governance or Compliance role, ideally at a national or multi-site level.
• Strong understanding of legislative and regulatory compliance and audit processes.
• Background in NFP, health, disability, or aged care.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the national quality and governance framework.
• Oversee legislative and regulatory compliance across multiple states.
• Lead risk management system audits and follow-through on improvements.

Skills

Quality, Risk, Governance or Compliance

Folio software experience

Legislative and regulatory compliance

Audit processes

Education

Tertiary qualifications in health, quality, governance, risk

Tools

Folio

Job description

• National quality, risk & governance remit in a purpose-led NFP
• North Ryde location | 2 days per week in office | Immediate start
• Opportunity to have a national impact in a mission-driven organisation

The Role:

Our client, a national not‑for‑profit in the health/community sector, is seeking an experienced National Quality & Governance Manager to strengthen quality, risk and compliance frameworks across their Australian operations.

Reporting to senior leadership, you will:

• Own and manage the national quality and governance framework
• Oversee legislative and regulatory compliance across multiple states
• Lead risk management system audits and follow‑through on improvements
• Use Folio to manage risk, incidents, quality actions and governance workflows
• Provide advice on insurance, risk exposure and claims
• Prepare clear reports and dashboards for executives and board committees

This is a hands‑on role where you’ll move between strategy, systems and detail in the same day.

About You:

You’re a quality / risk / governance professional who is comfortable working in a complex, values‑driven environment and knows how to make systems actually work for frontline teams.

You’ll bring:

• Experience in a Quality, Risk, Governance or Compliance role, ideally at a national or multi‑site level
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in health, quality, governance, risk or related fields essential
• Folio software experience (or very similar quality/risk platforms)
• Background in NFP, health, disability or aged care
• Strong understanding of legislative and regulatory compliance and audit processes
• Exposure to insurance from an operational/risk perspective

How to Apply:

To be considered, please apply with your CV and a brief cover letter outlining:

1. Your experience in quality, risk and governance in NFP/health/aged care
2. Your specific experience using Folio (or similar)
3. Your availability and notice period

Shortlisting is underway and the organisation is seeking an immediate start, so early applications are encouraged.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Hudson
Hudson is committed to helping you find a workplace where you feel respected, supported, and free to thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences—because when different voices come together, amazing things happen.

Casual Loading
Please note for all Australian based contract and temporary roles only, the pay rate is inclusive of mandatory 25% casual loading. This excludes permanent and fixed‑term roles.