Senior Specialist- Risk & Compliance

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Number of Positions Available: 1 ABOUT US 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 Senior Specialist, Risk and Compliance; Location – Melbourne, VIC for a Permanent -Full-time opportunity. Purpose of the Role: Provide specialist expertise in risk, compliance, insurance, and business resilience by supporting the implementation and continuous improvement of The Salvation Army’s governance frameworks. The role translates strategic requirements into practical solutions, guidance, and capability-building initiatives, while leading assurance, reporting, and improvement activities and providing functional leadership to support effective team performance and organisational maturity. Key Roles and Responsibilities: Lead the implementation, review and continuous improvement of the teams’ frameworks, processes, systems and supporting documentation. Provide specialist advice and technical guidance to support the consistent and practical application of team artifacts. Lead the analysis of compliance breaches, insurance claims and other risk events to identify trends and improvement opportunities. Conduct reviews and assessments to support the development, implementation and monitoring of corrective and preventative actions. Monitor legislative, regulatory and industry developments and assess impacts on organisational obligations, frameworks and practices. Lead the preparation, review and analysis of reports, dashboards and insights to support decision making and governance forums. Lead and facilitate risk assessments, workshops, reviews and business continuity activities across the organisation. Develop and deliver training, awareness and capability-building activities that strengthen organisational understanding. Build and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders to support capability and framework application. Provide specialist functional leadership, mentoring, quality assurance and work coordination, while acting as the primary technical resource and escalation point for complex matters. Education and Qualifications Required: Tertiary qualification in risk management, compliance, governance or a related discipline. Professional certification (or progress towards certification) in risk, compliance, governance or business continuity is highly desirable. Experience implementing and improving risk, compliance, insurance or governance frameworks in a complex organisation. Strong analytical, reporting and stakeholder engagement skills, including facilitating workshops and providing specialist advice. Experience leading reviews, assessments and continuous improvement initiatives, with the ability to mentor, coach and develop others. Requirements of the role: Valid driver's license Current and valid Working with Children Check Criminal 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 conditions Health, fitness and financial discounts / benefits Paid parental leave - 12 weeks Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme Up to 5 days paid leave per year to ‘volunteer’ in a TSA program or activity Purpose driven career which has positive social and sustainable outcomes Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service, opportunity for career development; An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members Positively 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. W e 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