Risk & Compliance Manager

Risk & Compliance Manager - Sydney CBD
Location: Sydney, NSW
Company: BGIS, Government Client
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

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About BGIS
BGIS is a global leader in integrated facilities management, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to clients across various industries. We pride ourselves on our collaborative and inclusive culture, and on maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and service.

Purpose of the Role
BGIS is looking for an experienced Risk & Compliance Manager to support the effective delivery of a large-scale government housing maintenance contract in New South Wales. Reporting to the Account Director, you will work closely with our client, BGIS teams, as well as our subcontract partners, to minimise risk, embed sound compliance practices, and ensure all work is delivered in line with contractual, safety, and quality requirements.

This is a high volume and fast-paced environment where your strong communication skills and technical knowledge, is critical to ensuring the Account establishes and maintains a robust compliance framework, supported by an operationalised suite of standard operating procedures.

The ideal candidate will be a composed, capable, and collaborative professional who is highly visible across all areas of the business. They will enjoy building positive relationships, whilst managing competing priorities. They must be able to lead their Compliance Team to proactively review complex data sets, and to identify trends that will inform strategy and business improvement initiatives.

This is a challenging role, but one where the reward for effort is clearly visible in the behaviours and performance of all stakeholders associated with the Account. You will be supported by the broader BGIS HSEQ team and have ready access to the embedded knowledge and expertise of a global business. This is a high-profile Account for BGIS within APAC and a great opportunity for a risk and compliance professional to make their mark.

Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement procedures and business processes to support successful delivery of the maintenance contract.
- Establish and maintain a robust compliance and auditing framework, identifying and resolving issues early.
- Manage all WHS, environmental, and compliance matters across the contract.
- Undertake procedural, WHS, and risk audits, and report findings to the Contract Director and client where appropriate.
- Ensure all staff and subcontractors are appropriately inducted.
- Prepare risk, compliance, and performance reports, including monthly reporting and analysis.
- Manage compliance notifications in line with contractual requirements and client expectations.
- Act as custodian of the Contract Management Plan, ensuring it remains current and relevant.
- Provide guidance on compliance, quality, WHS, and industrial relations matters.
- Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance systems and processes.
- Build positive relationships within the team and with client and subcontractor stakeholders.

Education, Experience & Skills

Essential:
- Formal qualifications in Risk Management.
- Experience establishing business systems, risk identification, and WHS and environmental management.
- Proven ability to develop and implement effective business systems and procedures.
- Sound knowledge of quality assurance principles and practices.
- Strong understanding of WHS, environmental regulations, and compliance requirements.
- Sound understanding of business principles, including customer management.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to work autonomously while knowing when to seek advice.

Desirable:
- WHS/OHSE certificate or higher.
- Accreditation as a Quality Assurance internal auditor.
- Knowledge of industrial relations matters.
- Experience within social housing, government, maintenance, or complex service contracts.
- Experience managing compliance within high-volume operational environments.

Workplace Flexibility
To support your success, this position will be based from our World Square office in Sydney CBD, conveniently located close to public transport, cafés, and local amenities. Once established, and with the Account Directors approval, there is an opportunity for a hybrid working arrangement of up to 2 days working from home.

Why Join BGIS?

Key Benefits Include:
✔ Spot recognition vouchers and $2,000 employee referral bonus.
✔ Access to Flare for discounts across retailers, energy, utilities & much more!
✔ Fitness Passport (access for you and your family to gyms and aquatic centres nationwide), employee discounts, and optional yearly paid flu vaccination vouchers.
✔ AFR Best Places to Work 2024 & 2025.
✔ Winner of Inspiring Workplaces Award 2025.
✔ Endorsed by Work180 as an employer of choice for women.
✔ Career progression through secondments & internal mobility.
✔ Health perks including EAP, wellness programs & flu vaccinations.
✔ Recognised by WORK180 as a Top 5 Employer for career development opportunities.

BGIS is a global leader in facility management, energy and sustainability, project delivery, asset management, and technical services. We employ over 12,000 people worldwide and manage over 50,000 diverse facilities, including critical environments such as data centres. Our clients span sectors including Healthcare, Government, Higher Education, and Utilities.

How to Apply
If you are a proactive, skilled, and engaging Risk & Compliance professional looking to join a forward-thinking company, we would love to hear from you!

BGIS is an equal opportunity employer and we warmly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Eligibility
To be successful in the role, applicants must have full working rights in Australia.

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