Risk & Compliance Manager

What Makes Us, Us

We want to be the most trusted wellbeing company in Australia, and this means our focus on wellbeing starts with our people. We support our employees’ Real Wellbeing so that they can better support our members’ and customers’ wellbeing journey.

At Australian Unity we’re for real wellbeing. For us, real wellbeing means so much more than physical health. It’s about your standard of living, your personal relationships and being connected to your community. It’s about what you want to achieve in life, while having the security to get out and do what makes you happy.

We’re bold, warm and honest. We make a real difference to people’s wellbeing.

Our Opportunity

We’re looking for two passionate Risk and Compliance Managers to join our team — one focused on Home Health and the other on Residential Aged Care. These roles offer an incredible opportunity to influence and shape the application of Australian Unity’s compliance and risk frameworks within our dynamic business platforms. You’ll provide proactive, high-quality risk and compliance services while offering valuable advice that supports the delivery of our business strategy.

As a key leader, you’ll provide oversight, independent monitoring, and strategic insights to manage risk effectively. You’ll also play a pivotal role in fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement across the business. If you’re passionate about making a positive impact in the aged care and home health sectors, we’d love to hear from you!

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and Influence: Implement and manage the enterprise risk management framework, supporting business leaders to manage risks and meet compliance obligations effectively.
• Provide Expert Advice: Collaborate closely with Executives, General Managers, and cross-functional teams, offering strategic insights that align with business goals.
• Strengthen Risk and Compliance Practices: Establish clear, robust risk and compliance frameworks tailored to the needs of Home Health or Residential Aged Care.
• Drive Risk Awareness: Develop and lead initiatives that enhance risk awareness and capability within the business, ensuring a strong compliance culture.
• Proactive Monitoring: Manage a comprehensive monitoring program to assess control effectiveness, recommend improvements, and oversee the implementation of independent control testing.
• Regulatory Insight: Stay ahead of regulatory changes and emerging risks, providing forward-looking advice to help the business navigate compliance challenges.
• Support Business Decisions: Contribute risk insights during key business decisions, including M&A proposals, product changes, and operational updates.
• Governance Participation: Actively engage in governance forums, providing independent risk assessments and valuable insights that support strategic objectives.

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualifications (or equivalent experience) with a minimum of five years post-graduate experience in a risk, compliance or audit related role
• A knowledge of the risk management and compliance / regulatory framework applicable to Australian Unity’s businesses
• Industry experience relevant to Australian Unity’s business portfolios or a strong working knowledge of Aged Care or health services legal and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience of leading and influencing through change and working agilely in complex environments.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence others and gain support for relevant initiatives
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and problem-solving skills

What’s on Offer

You will enjoy a range of great employee benefits and rewards including:

• Competitive salary + bonus program
• Enjoy additional yearly Well-Being and Community leave days
• 14-week paid parental leave, with equal benefit for both parents PLUS our Bump to Baby’
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program – support and assistance for you and your partner at those times in life when you need it most.
• Maxxia Rewards - a great range of discounts and benefits at selected retail outlets, department stores, attractions, travel, cinemas, restaurants.
• Discounts across the Australian Unity business including Private Health Insurance, General Insurance + more!
• Available access to LinkedIn Learning courses through our great Learning platform

For further benefits visit: https://www.australianunity.com.au/careers/culture

Australian Unity is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander descent, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and, mature aged people.