Compliance, Strategy, and Enterprise Risk Specialist

Compliance, Strategy, and Enterprise Risk Specialist

Posted: 28/11/2025

Closing Date: 14/12/2025

Job Type: Contract

Location: Carlton, Victoria

Job Category: Operations

Why work for the ACO

Our vision is to achieve world leading eye health outcomes for all.

We aim to be a global leader in primary public health eye care, providing best practice and holistic care to patients in need. We will achieve this through clinical excellence, translational clinical and public health research, education, and collaboration. Patient‑centred models will underpin everything we do.

Summary: Driving enterprise risk management and continuous improvement across a public health focused organisation.

Location: Carlton/ hybrid working arrangements available.

Fraction: 3 days per week preferred, however we are accepting applications up to full‑time.

Job Description

Summary: Driving enterprise risk management and continuous improvement across a public health focused organisation.

Location: Carlton/ hybrid working arrangements available.

Fraction: 3 days per week preferred, however we are accepting applications up to full‑time.

About the position

Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Compliance, Strategy, and Enterprise Risk Specialist plays a pivotal role in strengthening our organisational processes and driving a proactive approach across compliance and risk management.

This strategic position works collaboratively across all business areas, it is responsible for the development and integration of risk and compliance frameworks, enabling robust business practices and informed decision‑making.

Accountabilities

- Develop, implement, and maintain enterprise risk, compliance, and quality assurance frameworks aligned with organisational strategy.

- Partner with leaders to embed risk, compliance, and continuous improvement into business operations.

- Monitor key risk indicators, compliance obligations, and audit outcomes, providing timely reporting and insights to leadership.

- Coordinate OHS and risk‑related governance activities, including committee support and incident response.

- Maintain the Business Resilience Plan, including business continuity, emergency response, and disaster recovery planning.

- Lead the development and review of policies and procedures in collaboration with People & Culture and operational teams.

- Support organisation‑wide initiatives by identifying risks, recommending mitigations, and guiding compliant project delivery.

Desired Skills and Experience

About You

This is an exciting opportunity for an analytical and forward‑thinking professional who is passionate about building capability and elevating organisational standards. You will need to be a motivated and strategic thinker with a strong understanding of business operations, enterprise risk management, and compliance frameworks.

Your strong communication and relationship‑building skills will enable you to work collaboratively across the organisation to influence positive outcomes and uphold standards of excellence.

Skills and Knowledge

- Strong analytical mindset with proven capability in problem‑solving and process improvement.

- Ability to build effective, trust‑based relationships across all levels of an organisation.

- A solid understanding of compliance, quality and risk management principles.

- Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively under pressure.

- Demonstrated understanding of OHS principles, incident management, and risk mitigation strategies.

- High digital literacy, with experience using technology to monitor, analyse, and report on performance.

- Proven success in reviewing, managing, and re‑engineering business processes and systems, with experience in managing risk and compliance frameworks.

- A proven understanding of requisite legislation and compliances standards.

This advert closes Sunday 21 st December, we will be reviewing applications as received and reserve the right to close this advert early should a suitable candidate be appointed.

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