Strategic Risk & Compliance Leader

Queensland Academy of Sport; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Academy of Sport is seeking a Compliance and Risk Lead to drive risk, compliance, governance and assurance activities across the organisation. You will partner with senior leaders to strengthen risk management, policy implementation and performance reporting as part of Brisbane's bold 2032 journey.

The role adds strategic value by overseeing internal audit activities, monitoring regulatory developments and delivering education programs to build organisational capability and uphold a

Responsibilities

• Lead and enhance the QAS Risk Management Framework and organisational risk practices.
• Provide strategic advice on governance, compliance, privacy, human rights and regulatory obligations.
• Oversee internal audit, assurance and compliance activities to strengthen organisational performance and accountability.
• Monitor legislative and policy developments and assess impacts on the organisation.
• Develop and deliver risk and compliance education programs to build organisational capability.
• Support strategic planning, performance reporting and continuous improvement initiatives across QAS.

Skills

Risk management

Compliance management

Governance

Internal audit

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Join the Queensland Academy of Sport as our Compliance and Risk Lead and help shape a culture of high performance with high integrity.

You'll lead risk, compliance, governance and assurance activities, provide strategic advice to senior leaders, oversee internal audit and performance reporting, and drive continuous improvement across the organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to influence decision-making, strengthen organisational capability, and contribute to the success of Australia's future sporting champions.

The Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) is on a bold journey towards Brisbane 2032 and beyond. Building on Queensland athletes' success at the highest levels of international sport, from world championships to Olympic and Paralympic Games, we are focused on creating even more medal-winning moments that inspire our state and nation through to Los Angeles 2028 and our home Games in 2032.

As the Compliance and Risk Lead, you will work collaboratively across the QAS to strengthen risk management, policy implementation, compliance monitoring and assurance practices that contribute to embedding a culture of high performance with high integrity. You will provide strategic advice to senior leaders, oversee key frameworks and internal audit activities, collaborate with subject matter experts, support corporate performance reporting, and build organisational capability through practical guidance, education and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Lead and enhance the QAS Risk Management Framework and organisational risk practices.
• Provide strategic advice on governance, compliance, privacy, human rights and regulatory obligations.
• Oversee internal audit, assurance and compliance activities to strengthen organisational performance and accountability.
• Monitor legislative and policy developments and assess impacts on the organisation.
• Develop and deliver risk and compliance education programs to build organisational capability.
• Support strategic planning, performance reporting and continuous improvement initiatives across QAS.

The Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our athletes.

We are committed to an environment where athletes from any background are heard, treated fairly and free from abuse.

More information regarding the QAS Safeguarding Statement of Commitment can be found on our website.

The role description will outline any qualifications, licences and specific requirements of the role. If you are interested in this job we encourage you to read the attached role description and talk to the contact officer.

• Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies (identical or similar).
• Appointments are subject to criminal history checks in accordance with section 52 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
• Prior to appointment, current and previous public sector employees are required to disclose any history of serious disciplinary action in accordance with section 71 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
• All employees are required to disclose any interest/s that conflict, may conflict or may be perceived to conflict with the discharge of their duties in accordance with section 89, 182 or 183 of the Public Sector Act 2022.

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