Risk and Compliance Manager

Settlement Services International Limited (SSI); Council of the City of Sydney; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-based organization seeks a Risk & Compliance Manager to lead risk frameworks and compliance initiatives. The role involves collaborating with leadership to shape organizational risk culture and ensuring regulatory compliance. Ideal candidates have substantial experience in risk-related roles and strong analytical skills. Join a values-driven team committed to social justice in a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Flexible work environment

Salary packaging options

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years in risk management or compliance.
• Strong understanding of risk governance models.
• Proven experience in implementing risk frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of risk and compliance frameworks.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks.
• Develop policies for risk governance and compliance.

Skills

Risk governance models

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, Governance

Job description

About Us

At SSI, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity, governance, and accountability. We believe that strong governance and compliance standards are the foundations of trust. Our values of Respect, Inclusion, and Accountability guide everything we do — from how we work to how we manage risk and compliance. We’re committed to fostering a culture where every voice matters, all perspectives are welcomed, and individuals are empowered to own their responsibilities.

About Role

As Risk & Compliance Manager, you will play a pivotal role in upholding these values. You will be responsible for implementing and overseeing our risk management and compliance frameworks, ensuring robust governance and quality management and helping to embed a risk-aware culture throughout the organisation. Reporting directly to the General Counsel & Head of Corporate Operations, you will provide expert advice on risk and compliance matters to senior leadership and the Board’s Finance, Risk & Audit Committee.

This position will have the opportunity to shape the Risk and Compliance function through the vision set by the General Counsel in achieving best practice compliance and risk management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation, continuous improvement, and monitoring of risk and compliance frameworks.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate strategic, operational and regulatory risks and implementing a robust risk and compliance register.
• Develop policies and procedures to support risk governance and compliance.
• Coordinate incident investigations and drive remediation, with a strong emphasis on learning and accountability.
• Support both internal and external audits and leading the three lines of defence for risk management.
• Maintain a clear and up-to-date risk register and report regularly to senior management and the Board.
• Run risk awareness and training programs across teams to foster a genuinely inclusive, risk-aware culture.
• Advise business units in a respectful, collaborative way — making risk understandable and actionable.
• Lead and mentor the team.

Who You Are (Skills & Experience)

• Significant experience; 5- 7+ combined years in risk management, compliance quality management and/or governance roles.
• Strong understanding of risk governance models, including first, second, and third line of defence.
• Proven experience implementing risk frameworks and compliance programs.
• Excellent knowledge of relevant laws and regulations (industry-specific).
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to assess risk quantitatively and qualitatively.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills — you can explain risk in business terms.
• Experience coordinating incidents, investigations, and audits.
• Ability to lead and influence but also operate independently.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, Governance or related field.

Desirable Qualifications

• Professional certifications; ISO 31000
• Experience in internal audit or working with audit committees.
• Experience in not-for-profit sector in similar/relevant roles.

Why Join Us

• Be a strategic partner: work with senior leadership and the Board.
• Influence risk culture: design systems, lead training, and shape our approach to risk.
• Competitive remuneration and benefits including salary packaging
• Flexible and supportive work environment.
• Access to salary packaging options to increase take-home pay.
• Work with a passionate, values-driven organisation committed to social justice and inclusion.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria to [e-mail]. Applications will be assessed as they are received. For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Dolly Miranda at [e-mail].

Applications Close 12 December 2025

SSI Group is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from CALD backgrounds, people with disability, and people with lived experience of migration or seeking asylum.

SSI Group is strongly committed to actively safeguarding children and young people and providing a safe environment for them to thrive. We ensure children and young people’s safety, and wellbeing is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of everyone at SSI, whether they interact directly or indirectly with children and young people. All employees will undergo a National Police Clearance and a Working with Children Check as a condition of employment.

SSI is a Disability Confident Recruiter, and our Talent Acquisition team can assist in; providing alternative formats to apply, making adjustments to the recruitment process and offering information about workplace adjustments and support networks. Should you require adjustments please email us at [e-mail] or call us on 0401 750 004.

Settlement Services International (SSI Group) is a community-based organisation and social business that supports newcomers and Australians to achieve their full potential. Taking an integrated approach how everyone can thrive within the community in which they live and the wider Australian society, we support children, young people and families; people living with disability; and asylum seekers, refugees and migrants. Our programs include facilitating employment, multicultural foster care, creating community engagement, advocacy, and influencing government and international affairs and provide though leadership within our sector nationally and globally.