Risk & Compliance Analyst (15-month contract)

Sydney NSW, Australia

Posted Sunday 10 August 2025 at 2:00 pm

About the Role

We have an opportunity available for a Risk Analyst to join our Doctors Health Fund 1st Line Risk team.

This is a 15 month max term contract to provide tailored support in 1st Line of Defence Risk capabilities for the business to effectively identify and manage operational risk. It also has responsibility for overseeing the Compliance functions of Doctors' Health Fund (DHF).

The role will partner with the business supporting sound risk management practices in line with the Avant Operational Risk Framework, including providing support to the business in identification of operational risks and controls, identifying areas for key controls improvement in a way that improves business efficiency, effectiveness and deliver on business objectives

This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about pursuing a career within Risk and helping drive risk maturity across the business.

Key accountabilities:

• Facilitating periodic risk and control self-assessments, and supporting control owners to uplift the design and operating effectiveness of the control environment.

• Assisting in identifying and capturing incidents and issues, including performing risk assessments, root cause analysis and supporting the development and completion of action plans.

• Track and manage all open action items, providing guidance and support to appropriately address.

• Maintaining DHF's vendor/contracts register and policies register.

• Support the team in preparation of risk reporting, governance forums and analysis.

To be successful you will have

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Business, Commerce, Finance, Law or an associated discipline (includes applicants in 2nd year of tertiary studies or later)

• 1-2 years plus financial services (preferably Insurance) experience

• Understanding of Operational Risk Management Frameworks and Risk Management principles

• Strong stakeholder management experience ·

• Financial acumen

• Commercial thinking

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Ability to work independently

• Project and time management

• Intermediate Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Doctors' Health Fund (est. 1977) is a restricted private health insurer; the only health fund in Australia that exclusively serves the medical community and their families. We are one of Australia's fastest growing health funds and now cover more than 50,000 lives.

Proudly part of the Avant Mutual Group, Australia's leading Medical Defence Organisation, we are owned by doctors, not shareholders. We support the medical community by offering quality health covers and exceptional member service. We align our values to the profession by advocating for freedom of choice and clinical independence, while only supporting medically-evidenced treatments and therapies.

We operate nationally with our head office in Sydney. As a wholly member-centric organisation, dedication to our members is embedded in our values, mission, people and culture.

Ready to join our team? If you're passionate about delivering exceptional service and want to be part of meaningful work supporting Australia's healthcare professionals, we'd love to hear from you.

At Avant, we are "By Doctors for Doctors" — an organisation built on the foundation of caring for everyone. Just as healthcare professionals are committed to treating all patients with dignity and respect regardless of their background, we extend this same principle to our workplace.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities, ages, and life experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disability, and those with caring responsibilities.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members can thrive, contribute their unique perspectives, and advance their careers based on merit and potential.
We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our ability to support healthcare professionals and serve our community.

Ready to join our team? If you are passionate about delivering exceptional services and want to be part of meaningful work supporting Australia's healthcare professionals, we'd love to hear from you. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please don't hesitate to contact us at careers@avant.org.au