Corporate - Enterprise Risk, Ethics and Compliance Manager

• Full-time
• Employment Type: Max-Term Full-Time
• Security Clearance: Yes - min baseline
• Sub Practice: Ethics & Compliance

Our vision is to be the public purpose specialists, supporting organisations to build more resilient, secure, equitable and prosperous communities. We strive to support a stronger Australia – one purpose, one practice.

We are an independent, contemporary, national business with the scale and capabilities to deliver meaningful impact for the public purpose; through serving the public sector, public purpose organisations or projects, and organisations operating in defined public purpose sectors.

We are setting a new standard for public purpose advisory services in Australia, with rigorous governance and accountability frameworks and standards and a clear commitment to ethical leadership. We are governed by a Board including an independent Chair, a staff appointed director and two additional non-executive independent directors alongside two directors from the majority shareholder.

The Team

The Scyne Enterprise Risk, Ethics & Compliance Manager (ERECM) forms part of the 'Enterprise Risk, Ethics and Compliance' (EREC) function and reports directly to the Chief Risk & Ethics Officer (CREO). The ERECM works closely with internal stakeholders to support risk management and develop capabilities. It leads functions including enterprise-wide risk, ethics, ESG, business continuity, crisis management, compliance, internal audit oversight, and overall risk strategy.

This role is pivotal in developing and maintaining Scyne's enterprise risk, ethics, and compliance framework, fostering a strong risk culture that encourages transparency, accountability, and ethical decision-making.

The ERECM collaborates with the Chief Risk Office team, corporate areas, the Leadership Team, and external stakeholders such as advisors or consultants.

The Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the CREO and contributing to strategic planning, including risk, ethics, ESG, compliance, and assurance programs.
• Developing relationships across the organization for advice and consultation on risk and compliance matters.
• Supporting a positive risk and compliance culture and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Supporting the development and enhancement of the enterprise risk management framework and documentation.
• Supporting enterprise risk assessments, mitigation strategies, and monitoring efforts.
• Developing, reviewing, and implementing risk and compliance policies and ensuring effective communication.
• Monitoring compliance with laws, regulations, and internal policies, and coordinating internal and external audits.
• Supporting ethical standards, training, and creating awareness about the Code of Conduct.
• Assisting with ESG strategy development and reporting.
• Supporting business continuity, crisis management, and incident response planning and activities.
• Preparing reports on risk, ethics, audit, ESG, and compliance activities for governance committees.
• Driving operational efficiencies, innovation, and continuous improvement.

About You

Aligned with our values, you are collaborative, respectful, curious, and growth-minded. You demonstrate integrity, accountability, and a commitment to doing the right thing.

Technical skills and experience:

• 6-10 years of governance, risk, audit, and/or compliance experience, preferably in the public sector or professional services.
• Bachelor's degree in business, governance, risk, or related field; postgraduate qualifications are desirable.
• Relevant professional certifications in risk, compliance, or audit.
• Experience in developing risk and compliance frameworks and managing multiple projects.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Continuous learning mindset and awareness of industry trends.

Benefits include:

• Market-leading parental leave policies.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Additional leave options for wellbeing and personal growth.
• Employee share options.
• Smart device reimbursement.
• Wellness and lifestyle benefits, including wellness stipends and a digital care platform.

Interested in working together?

If you share our purpose of building resilient, secure, and equitable communities, apply today.