Risk and Compliance Officer

**Risk and Compliance Officer**

Are you a proficient risk and compliance expert ready to make a meaningful impact? Join Lowitja Institute as a **Risk and Compliance Officer**and take a pivoltal role in enhancing the governance and operational integrity of our organisation, supporting the success of our initiatives that advance the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

**About the role**

As the **Risk and Compliance Officer**, you will be an integral part of the **Corporate Services Team**, ensuring that Lowitja Institute operates with the highest standards of compliance and risk management. This dynamic role involves:

- risk management leadership: develop, implement and manage the Institute's risk management framework, including Work, Health and Safety (WHS) protocols and organisational policies
- compliance oversight: support corporate, statutory and contractual compliance across all areas, ensuring the Institute meets its obligations and strategic priorities
- collaboration and culture: work closely with teams to foster a risk-aware culture, encouraging accountability and excellence in all aspects of the Institute's operations
- governance and reporting: contribute to internal and external reporting, ensuring all actions align with Lowitja Institute's business and strategic plans
- continuous improvement: lead initiatives to promote a safe, healthy workplace and drive the Institute's commitment to the Aboriginal Employment Strategy and internal audits.

**Why join us?**
- **Impactful contribution**: play a key role in ensuring the integrity and compliance of Lowitja Institute's operations, supporting initiatives that advance Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and wellbeing.
- ** Supportive team culture**: be part of a community-controlled organisation that fosters a culture of safety, accountability and collaboration, driving organisational success.
- ** Values driven organisation**: contribute to a corporate services team within an organisation committed to supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led health research, ensuring ethical governance and fostering a culture of safety in all operational practices.
- ** Wellbeing and benefits**: enjoy a range of benefits designed to support your personal and professional growth, wellbeing support and flexible work arrangements.

**What you bring**
- **Cultural competency**: a strong understanding of the health and wellbeing issues impacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, with the ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively in a culturally safe environment.
- **Risk and compliance expertise**: proven experience in managing and implementing risk management, compliance and quality assurance frameworks, including familiarity with tools like LogiQC (or similar), to ensure adherence to organisational and regulatory standards.
- ** Corporate services experience**: extensive experience in a complex corporate services environment, including risk management, work health and safety, policy development and compliance.
- ** Relevant qualifications (highly desirable)**: tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline (or progress towards them) that demonstrate a commitment to professional development compliance and risk management.
- ** Safety and quality focus**: ability to provide and support systems that promote a culture of safety and maintain high standards of work quality and accuracy.
- ** Self motivation and attention to detail**: high levels of self motivation, conscientiousness and the ability to produce accurate, high-quality work consistently.

**Our Corporate Services Team**

The Corporate Services Team ensures the efficient and smooth running of Lowitja Institute by managing key functions such as compliance, financial management, human resources and partner engagement, supporting the Institute's operational success and organisational priorities.

**Why Lowitja Institute?**

At Lowitja Institute, you'll be part of a dynamic, values driven organisation dedicated to the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. You'll have the opportunity to:

- work on meaningful projects that make a real difference
- thrive in a positive, supportive and innovative environment
- develop your skills while contributing to our strategic goals.

**Ready to make an impact?**

Take the next step in your career and join a team dedicated to transforming health research for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Applications close 10 January 2025.