Senior Risk Compliance Assurance Advisor

South Australia Police; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 116,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

South Australia Police is inviting applications for a Senior Risk, Compliance and Assurance Advisor to lead the development and continuous improvement of risk, compliance and business continuity programs across SAPOL.

The role partners with executives and stakeholders to strengthen governance, resilience and decision-making, shaping frameworks and driving organisational maturity in a large public sector environment.

Qualifications

• Translate risk and compliance concepts into practical business outcomes.
• Influence change and partner with diverse stakeholders.
• Build relationships and drive continuous improvement in a complex environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive development and continuous improvement of risk, compliance, assurance and business continuity programs.
• Support SAPOL's governance, performance and accountability.
• Collaborate with executives and leaders across SAPOL to strengthen organisational maturity.

Skills

Compliance management

Internal audit

Business continuity

Governance frameworks

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Job description

Senior Risk Compliance Assurance Advisor

This is a unique opportunity to join South Australia Police at a pivotal stage in the evolution of its enterprise risk, compliance and assurance capability. You will play a leading role in strengthening governance, enhancing organisational resilience, and supporting informed decision-making across one of South Australia's largest and most complex public sector organisations.

As the Senior Risk, Compliance and Assurance Advisor, you will work closely with executives, leaders and stakeholders across SAPOL to drive the development and continuous improvement of risk, compliance, assurance and business continuity programs. Your work will directly support SAPOL's strategic priorities and help deliver better outcomes for the South Australian community.

This is more than a traditional risk role. It is an opportunity to influence organisational culture, shape future frameworks and contribute to major initiatives designed to enhance SAPOL's organisational maturity and capability.

What you'll bring

You are a trusted advisor who can translate complex risk and compliance concepts into practical business outcomes. You enjoy influencing change, partnering with stakeholders and helping organisations strengthen governance, performance and accountability.

• Compliance management
• Internal audit and assurance
• Business continuity management
• Governance frameworks
• Regulatory compliance
• Organisational change and capability development

Most importantly, you'll bring the ability to build relationships, influence outcomes and drive continuous improvement across a diverse and complex operating environment.

Special Conditions

The incumbent must hold a current Australian work eligibility status and will be subject to a criminal history check.

The incumbent may be assigned to other duties at this remuneration level or equivalent.

Some out of hours work and intra/interstate travel may be required.

The incumbent is required to participate in SAPOL's iEngage program.

Salary

ASO7 - $116,089 - $125,490 per annum.

Applications Close: 5:00PM 01/10/2026

South Australia Police (SAPOL) provides a range of policing services 24 hours a day, seven days a week to keep South Australians safe. Source: this is an extract from the company's own website.

South Australia Police (SAPOL) provides a range of policing services 24 hours a day, seven days a week to keep South Australians safe. Source: this is an extract from the company's own website.