Specialist- Risk & Compliance

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The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.
About the Role:We are seeking a Specialist- Risk and Compliance; Location – Melbourne, for a Permanent -Full-time opportunity.
Purpose of the Role:To support the implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of The Salvation Army’s Risk, Compliance, Insurance and Business Resilience frameworks. Working under the guidance of a senior specialist, the role contributes to the identification, assessment and management of risks, compliance obligations, incidents and insurance claims through analysis, reporting, root cause investigations and stakeholder support. The role helps strengthen organisational capability by providing practical advice, supporting training and awareness activities and maintaining key systems and processes.
Key Roles and Responsibilities: Support the implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of team frameworks, systems, processes and supporting documentation.Analyse compliance breaches, claims and risk events to identify trends, emerging risks and improvement opportunities.Conduct root cause analysis and support the implementation and monitoring of corrective and preventative actions.Develop and deliver training, awareness and education initiatives that promote understanding of relevant obligations, frameworks and processes.Collect, validate and analyse data, preparing reports and dashboards to support monitoring, governance and decision-making.Provide practical advice and support to stakeholders on the application of frameworks, systems, processes and risk management practices.Assist with risk assessments, workshops, reviews and business continuity activities.Monitor legislative, regulatory and organisational requirements, maintaining stakeholder relationships and escalating emerging issues as appropriate.
Education and Qualifications Required:Relevant tertiary qualifications in risk management, compliance, governance or a related discipline.Professional certification, or progress towards certification, in risk management, compliance, governance or business continuity is desirable.Demonstrated experience in risk management, compliance, governance, internal audit, insurance or a similar operational environment.Experience analysing incidents, claims, audit findings or compliance issues, including identifying trends and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.Strong analytical, reporting and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience supporting training, workshops and the application of governance, risk and compliance systems.
Requirements of the role:Valid driver's licenseCurrent and valid Working with Children CheckCriminal History check (police check)
What we offer As a registered NFP we offer our eligible employees real and meaningful benefits such as;NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit ($2,650)Flexible working conditionsHealth, fitness and financial discounts / benefitsPaid parental leave - 12 weeksUp to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave schemeUp to 5 days paid leave per year to ‘volunteer’ in a TSA program or activityPurpose driven career which has positive social and sustainable outcomesEmployee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service, opportunity for career development;An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team membersPositively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution.
The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.
The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration