Senior Compliance Advisor

Suncorp; City of Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentives & Suncorp shares

Hybrid working

20 weeks paid parental leave

Study support

Wellbeing coaching

Discounts at retailers

Volunteer leave

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Suncorp in Australia seeks a senior compliance adviser to influence regulatory outcomes across Insurance. You will advise executives, strengthen controls and oversee regulatory obligations in a fast‑paced environment.

The role emphasizes broad exposure to change programs and risk management while partnering with Legal, Compliance and business leaders. Based in Brisbane with flexibility for Sydney or Melbourne, the role requires executive communication, strategic thinking and the ability to

Qualifications

• Eight to ten+ years of industry experience, including insurance compliance.
• Experience designing and executing compliance frameworks and strategies.
• Strong technology expertise, including using systems, data and reporting to support compliance outcomes.
• Advanced influencing, negotiation and communication skills for executives and senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Advise executives and business leaders on compliance obligations, regulatory impacts and control effectiveness.
• Design and implement approaches for overseeing compliance obligation performance across Insurance.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen compliance controls and improve risk and compliance maturity.
• Assess regulatory and business changes to determine their impact on existing obligations.
• Develop assurance activities that provide clear insights into compliance performance and emerging risks.
• Build trusted relationships across Insurance, Compliance, Legal and Regulatory Affairs.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Executive engagement

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Data & reporting

Job description

• Influence compliance outcomes across a broad insurance portfolio
• Advise executives within a high performing, experienced team
• Permanent role in Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne

Grow your impact in a varied advisory role, influencing better compliance outcomes across Insurance within a leading ASX listed organisation.

About the Role

Join our Chief Risk Office and help Insurance manage its regulatory obligations effectively across daily operations and business change. This permanent role is preferably based in Brisbane, with Sydney or Melbourne also available.

You will provide practical, trusted advice to executives and business leaders while strengthening compliance controls, oversight and maturity. The role offers broad exposure and considerable variety, balancing defined priorities with emerging regulatory, technology and business needs. You will join a high performing team and be expected to contribute from the outset.

What You'll Do

• Advise executives and business leaders on compliance obligations, regulatory impacts and control effectiveness.
• Design and implement effective approaches for overseeing compliance obligation performance across Insurance.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen compliance controls and improve risk and compliance maturity.
• Assess regulatory and business changes to determine their impact on existing obligations.
• Develop assurance activities that provide clear insights into compliance performance and emerging risks.
• Build trusted relationships across Insurance, Compliance, Legal and Regulatory Affairs.

What You'll Bring

• Eight to ten+ years of relevant industry experience, including insurance compliance experience.
• Demonstrated experience designing and executing compliance frameworks and strategies.
• Strong technology expertise, including the ability to use systems, data and reporting to support compliance outcomes.
• Advanced influencing, negotiation and communication skills, with confidence engaging executives and senior leaders.
• Strong knowledge of Australian financial services legislation, regulation and risk management practices.
• The judgement, commercial awareness and adaptability needed to deliver value quickly across varied priorities.

What You'll Enjoy

Access our award-winning Shine platform – your central hub for exclusive perks, wellbeing support, career development, and recognition. Shine has been recognised for excellence in employee experience, making it easier than ever to access what matters most to you.

• Opportunity to receive performance-based Incentives and Suncorp shares for eligible employees
• Hybrid working, flexible leave, 20 weeks paid parental leave, and up to 5 days paid flexible leave annually
• Paid study support, career breaks, on-the-job learning, and a $1,000 referral bonus for eligible employees
• Free wellbeing coaching, a dedicated Employee Council, and confidential EAP access
• Discounts at 900+ retailers, Fitness Passport, and reduced super fees
• Paid volunteer leave, donation matching, and unlimited emergency response leave
• Diversity is celebrated through employee resource groups and inclusive policies for all families

Explore our full benefits

At Suncorp we believe we are our best when our workforce is as diverse, talented and passionate as the communities in which we live and operate, and where our people feel included, valued and connected. We are passionate about inspiring our people by creating a diverse, accessible, and inclusive culture, offering flexible work, career development and internal mobility, and building connected relationships amongst our team members and with our customers. If you require any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process or in the workplace, we encourage you to contact ***************@suncorp.com.au for a confidential conversation.