Strategic Compliance, Safety & Risk Manager

Intereach; Greater Shepparton; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging

Fitness Passport

Flare benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Workplace Giving

Generous leave

Hybrid working

Job summary

Intereach is seeking an experienced Compliance, Safety and Risk Manager to lead risk, safety, governance and assurance across our NSW and Victoria services. You will partner with executives, governance groups and teams to drive continuous improvement and a culture of accountability and risk-based decision-making.

You will develop and manage enterprise-wide risk frameworks, maintain compliance programs, coordinate audits and incident investigations, oversee WHS and return-to-work matters, and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated capability leading organisation-wide risk management frameworks, registers, assurance activities and Board-level reporting.
• Strong knowledge of WHS, compliance, governance, privacy and regulatory requirements.
• Experience managing complex, high-risk or escalated WHS, compliance, incident management and return-to-work matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve Intereach's enterprise-wide risk management framework.
• Provide risk reporting, advice and assurance to Executive, Committees and the Board.
• Maintain compliance frameworks, obligations registers and assurance processes.
• Coordinate audits, accreditation activities and corrective action management.
• Oversee workplace health and safety systems, risk assessments and incident investigations.
• Lead responses to complex or escalated WHS, injury management and return-to-work matters.
• Support governance, privacy, document control and organisational reporting processes.
• Develop and deliver strategic compliance, safety and risk priorities aligned with organisational objectives.
• Lead projects and continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen organisational capability.
• Coach and develop direct reports while promoting a positive, accountable and values-aligned culture.

Skills

Enterprise risk management

WHS knowledge

Governance & privacy

Incident management & return-to-work

Stakeholder engagement

Team coaching & leadership

Driver licence

Criminal record check

Education

Tertiary qualifications in WHS / Risk Management / Compliance

Job description

Permanent Full-Time | SCHADS Award Level 6 | Salary Packaging + Super

Join a purpose-driven organisation making a real difference

We're looking for an experienced and strategic Compliance, Safety and Risk Manager to lead and strengthen Intereach's compliance, workplace health and safety, risk, governance and quality assurance functions.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence organisation-wide practices and help ensure safe, compliant and high-quality services across the communities we support.

For over 50 years, Intereach has been strengthening rural, regional and remote communities throughout NSW and Victoria, supporting children, families, carers, older people and people with disability.

Working closely with Executive leaders, governance groups and operational teams, you'll provide expert leadership, technical advice and strategic oversight while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability and risk-based decision-making.

About the Role

As the Compliance, Safety and Risk Manager, you will lead Intereach's approach to risk management, compliance, safety, governance and assurance activities, ensuring organisational obligations are understood, monitored and met.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and continuously improve Intereach's enterprise-wide risk management framework.
• Provide risk reporting, advice and assurance to Executive, Committees and the Board.
• Maintain compliance frameworks, obligations registers and assurance processes.
• Coordinate audits, accreditation activities and corrective action management.
• Oversee workplace health and safety systems, risk assessments and incident investigations.
• Lead responses to complex or escalated WHS, injury management and return-to-work matters.
• Support governance, privacy, document control and organisational reporting processes.
• Develop and deliver strategic compliance, safety and risk priorities aligned with organisational objectives.
• Lead projects and continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen organisational capability.
• Coach and develop direct reports while promoting a positive, accountable and values-aligned culture.

What We're Looking For

• Demonstrated capability leading organisation-wide risk management frameworks, registers, assurance activities and Board-level reporting.
• Strong knowledge of WHS, compliance, governance, privacy and regulatory requirements.
• Experience managing complex, high-risk or escalated WHS, compliance, incident management and return-to-work matters.
• Highly developed analytical, planning and reporting skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, influencing and communication skills.
• Proven experience leading, coaching and developing teams.
• Current Driver Licence recognised in Australia.
• Current National Criminal Record Check (or willingness to obtain one).

Highly Regarded

• Tertiary qualifications in Work Health and Safety, Risk Management, Compliance or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience leading compliance, WHS, risk and assurance functions within a complex or regulated environment.

We are looking for someone who aligns with our values of Partnership, Leadership and Social Justice.

Employee Benefits

Intereach prides itself on supporting our staff. Benefits include:

• Great perks: Salary Packaging, Fitness Passport, Flare benefits, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Workplace Giving Program and generous leave provisions.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Hybrid working opportunities.
• Diversity and inclusion – come to work as you are.
• Professional development and leadership growth opportunities.
• A role with purpose and organisational impact.
• A supportive and collaborative workplace culture.

For More Information

For general enquiries or confidential support with the application process:

P: 1300 488 ***E: *******@intereach.com.au

For role-specific enquiries:

E: *********@intereach.com.au

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Applications close: Tuesday 27 October at 10:00am.

We encourage early applications as suitable candidates may be contacted and progressed without delay.

To be considered, please upload your resume and cover letter outlining your skills, experience and suitability for the role.

We proudly welcome applicants from all walks of life. People of all ages, backgrounds and cultures are encouraged to apply. We welcome unpaid carers, culturally and linguistically diverse people, the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.

As a Child Safe organisation, Intereach is committed to upholding high standards of child safety in everything we do. We strive to create and maintain an environment where all children feel safe and respected.

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