Regulatory Affairs Business Partner

**Introduction**:
Make a difference where it matters most
At Housing Choices Australia, we believe everyone deserves a safe and affordable home. We are a leading not-for-profit housing provider committed to building inclusive and thriving communities. Our Five-Year Strategic Plan (2024-29) prioritises people and aims to deliver social impact, sustainable growth, and empowered teams.
Join us in building a better future, one home at a time.
Why you will love working with us
Join a passionate, purpose-driven team where your work creates lasting impact, and your wellbeing, growth, and individuality are genuinely valued.
Purposeful impact - make a meaningful difference in people’s lives by supporting inclusive, safe, and affordable housing.
Growth and development - enhance your skills and advance your career through tailored learning opportunities.
Balance that works - enjoy 5 weeks annual leave and flexible working arrangements suited to your lifestyle.
Valuable benefits - increase your income through salary packaging, salary continuance insurance, and 16 weeks of paid parental leave.
Supportive culture - be recognised and celebrated in an inclusive, values-driven workplace.
**Description**:
Regulatory Affairs Business Partner
**Location**: Adelaide
**Employment type**: Permanent Full Time
**Salary**: $105,000 plus 11.5% superannuation and salary packaging
About the role
As Regulatory Affairs Business Partner, you will manage national community housing regulatory submissions and support HCA’s compliance with contractual and legislative obligations. You'll partner across functions to deliver sound, timely advice and help maintain a proactive, risk-aware culture.
This role is ideal for a compliance professional who understands regulatory frameworks and thrives in a values-led organisation where outcomes matter.
**Key responsibilities include**:
Plan, manage, and submit timely community housing regulation submissions
Monitor and interpret changes to regulatory frameworks
Partner across departments to implement regulatory strategies
Build tools, templates and systems to support compliance and training
Maintain strong relationships with regulators, insurance providers, and internal stakeholders
About the team
The General Counsel & CoSec group ensures robust governance, compliance, and legal management, underpinning Housing Choices Australia’s commitment to integrity and accountability. The team proactively manages risk, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance to sustain operational excellence and ethical standards. This function is integral to maintaining trust with stakeholders and ensuring that the organisation’s strategic and operational decisions align with legal obligations and best practices.
**Skills and Experiences**:
About you
**You will have**:
Knowledge of community housing regulations (e.g. NRSCH, VIC Housing Act, WA CHRO)
Demonstrated experience managing compliance and regulatory submissions
Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and problem-solving skills
Proven ability to lead compliance projects, develop frameworks and meet deadlines
Tertiary qualifications in business, strategy, community housing or compliance (or equivalent experience)
Certification in Compliance/Quality Management highly regarded
You must agree to undergo any required employment screening, including but not limited to a National Criminal History or Police Check, Working with Children or Vulnerable Persons Check, and NDIS Worker Screening Check.
Even if you do not meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We value unique experiences and perspectives.
Our values in action
**Everything we do is guided by our shared values**:
Putting people first - we listen, respect, and respond to our communities.
Working together - collaboration helps us achieve better outcomes.
Doing the right thing - we act with integrity and accountability.
Acting boldly - we innovate to address current housing challenges.
We are committed to a strategy that supports tenant wellbeing, organisational growth, environmental responsibility, and workforce empowerment.
Belong at Housing Choices
How to apply
If you do not meet every requirement, please still apply, as we value potential and diverse experiences as much as a perfect CV.
**Disclaimer**: To the best of Housing Choices Australia’s knowledge, this information is valid at the time of publication.