- Salary
- $16k+
- Location
- UCQ Central Support Services, Australia
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Legal
- Seniority
- Senior
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Workday
Description
Make a meaningful difference with us
We’re looking for someone who wants to make the world a little better through small moments that leave big impacts. To build meaningful relationships and make a difference in the lives of others.
Join a high-performing and highly collaborative Risk & Assurance team supporting one of Australia's largest and most diverse for-purpose organisations.
As Senior Compliance Advisor, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping and strengthening enterprise-wide compliance, privacy, information management and policy governance frameworks across one of Australia's largest and most diverse for-purpose organisations. Working closely with leaders across healthcare, aged care, community services, disability, mental health and corporate functions, you'll enjoy a unique opportunity to influence decision-making, drive continuous improvement and help foster a strong culture of accountability and compliance across a complex organisation.
Please note: this position is Full Time Permanent. Flexibility is important to us, and we know it is to you, too - this role supports hybrid working by agreement, and part-time/job share options are welcomed.
Your part in our UnitingCare team:
Partner with leaders and stakeholders across the organisation to strengthen compliance capability and embed a positive compliance culture.
Coordinate the development and implementation of enterprise compliance frameworks, strategies and assurance activities.
Monitor legislative and regulatory changes, providing practical guidance and compliance insights to the business.
Lead and support privacy and information management initiatives, including privacy incident management and awareness programs.
Develop, review and enhance policies, governance processes and policy management systems to ensure organisational compliance and effectiveness.
Facilitate and influence cross-functional working groups, governance networks and stakeholder forums to drive strategic outcomes.
Prepare reports, insights and recommendations for governance bodies and senior leaders to support informed decision-making.
Deliver training, coaching and education that builds organisational capability in compliance, privacy and policy management.
What makes a difference for us?
Confidence to satisfy the relevant probity checks required by legislation or policies. This may include a Nationally Coordinated Police Check, Right to Work in Australia
Demonstrated experience in compliance, risk, governance, policy management or a related discipline, ideally within a large and complex organisation.
Experience in privacy program management and compliance activities, including application of the Privacy Act 1988 in practice, are highly desirable.
Proven capability developing and implementing enterprise frameworks, policies and compliance programs.
Strong understanding of risk management principles and their application within operational environments.
Experience interpreting legislation, regulatory obligations and compliance requirements, translating them into practical business outcomes.
Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence and build credibility at all organisational levels.
Strong analytical, report writing and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly and confidently.
A collaborative, proactive and solutions-focused approach, with a commitment to continuous improvement and making a meaningful difference
What makes a difference for you?
The opportunity to be part of the second-largest Queensland employer who has been leading by example for more than 100 years. Joining our team, you’ll be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. We’re a proud not-for-profit with more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital, and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital.
Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
Access to salary packaging, meal and entertainment benefits - up to $15,900 per year tax free as well as up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for meal and entertainment benefits. To learn more about this benefit watch the video via the Salary Packaging Explained link
A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs
12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months’ service, in addition to the government scheme
Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events
Career development opportunities to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference
A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others
Child safe, Child friendly
UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will:
provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services for children
implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services
appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur
abide by the Child Safe Standards and adhere to the Reportable Conduct Scheme
Diversity & Inclusion
Our approach is simple – everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.
Safe workplace
We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.
Commitment to Safeguarding
We are committed in creating services and workplaces that are welcoming and safe for every person. We work together to protect children, young people, adults and the elderly from harm within our services and the communities we support. We speak up for their safety to ensure their voices are heard. Our recruitment and workplace practices reflect our dedication in preventing abuse, harm and exploitation across UnitingCare.
