Risk & Compliance Manager

ClearCompany; Council of the City of Sydney; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in North Sydney seeks an experienced Risk & Compliance Manager to oversee their Operational Compliance function. You will lead a team, ensure robust compliance and risk management frameworks, and collaborate with various internal stakeholders to achieve best-practice outcomes. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in compliance leadership and strategic advisory roles, along with excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in compliance, risk, or governance leadership.
• Strong knowledge of contracts and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proactive decision-making ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Operational Compliance team to meet KPIs.
• Oversee risk assessments and contractor onboarding.
• Manage compliance across contracts and insurance.
• Partner with teams to improve compliance processes.
• Provide solutions on compliance and risk issues.

Skills

Compliance leadership

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic advice

Job description

Risk & Compliance Manager | North Sydney | Up to $200k Total Package Inclusive of Super and Bonus

My client is seeking an experienced compliance leader to take ownership of their Operational Compliance function and ensure the business operates with strong risk management, governance, and legal frameworks in place. This is a key leadership role, working closely with Client Services, Commercial, and senior stakeholders to deliver best-practice compliance outcomes.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead and manage the Operational Compliance team to deliver on KPIs.
• Oversee risk assessments and contractor onboarding processes, with final approval authority.
• Manage compliance across contracts, insurance, work rights/immigration, and industrial relations.
• Partner with internal teams to design and improve compliance systems and processes.
• Provide strategic advice and proactive solutions on compliance and risk issues.

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience in compliance, risk, or governance leadership.
• Strong knowledge of contracts, regulatory frameworks, and risk management.
• Knowledge of industrial awards, payroll tax compliance, long service leave and STP 2.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with strong decision-making ability.

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