Location: Open to All State
Competitive Hourly Rate | Immediate Opportunities
Risk & Compliance Specialist
About the Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Risk & Compliance Specialist to support the development, implementation, and ongoing improvement of risk management and compliance frameworks.
The successful candidate will play a key role in identifying, assessing, monitoring, and mitigating organisational risks while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, regulatory requirements, internal policies, and industry standards.
This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about strengthening governance, risk management, and compliance practices.
Key Responsibilities
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Identify, assess, and monitor operational, regulatory, and compliance risks across business functions.
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Develop, implement, and maintain risk management frameworks, policies, procedures, and controls.
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Conduct risk assessments, compliance reviews, and control effectiveness testing.
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Monitor changes in legislation, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
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Maintain risk registers, compliance documentation, and reporting frameworks.
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Investigate compliance incidents, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
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Prepare risk and compliance reports, dashboards, and recommendations for senior stakeholders.
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Collaborate with internal teams to implement risk mitigation strategies and continuous improvement initiatives.
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Support internal and external audits, regulatory reviews, and compliance assessments.
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Promote a strong risk-aware culture through stakeholder engagement, guidance, and training.
Skills and Experience
Essential
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Demonstrated experience in risk management, regulatory compliance, governance, or a related discipline.
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Strong understanding of risk management principles, compliance frameworks, and internal controls.
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Experience conducting risk assessments, compliance monitoring, and control testing.
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Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into practical business processes.
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Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reporting capabilities.
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Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and relationship management skills.
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Experience preparing risk reports, maintaining risk registers, and developing compliance documentation.
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Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively with minimal supervision.
Highly Desirable
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Relevant qualifications in Risk Management, Business, Finance, Law, or a related field.
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Familiarity with ISO 31000, AS/NZS risk management standards, or other recognised governance frameworks.
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Experience working in highly regulated environments, including government, financial services, or large corporate organisations.
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Knowledge of Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) systems and reporting tools.
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Professional certifications in risk management, compliance, auditing, or governance.
What’s on Offer
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Competitive remuneration aligned with experience and expertise.
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Opportunity to work on meaningful risk and compliance initiatives.
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Collaborative and professional working environment.
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Exposure to complex governance, regulatory, and operational challenges.
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Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
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