Compliance & Risk Lead

**Summary**:
Are you passionate about navigating the world of risk and compliance? Join us and help shape our compliance culture

**About Caritas Australia**

We are Compassion in Action. At Caritas Australia, we have a vision to end poverty, promote justice and uphold dignity for all. We partner with the most vulnerable communities to help them build better outcomes by improving access to sustainable livelihoods, clean water, sanitation and education.

**Why work for Caritas Australia**?**

You will join a team of like-minded individuals who are passionate about tackling poverty and injustice. As part of the Caritas Australia team, you will also benefit from:

- Advance your career within the International Aid & Development sector with a focus on professional development and on the job learning opportunities
- Hybrid working arrangements, to support your work/life balance
- Generous leave benefits including wellbeing, birthday, and 14 weeks of gender-neutral parental leave
- Not-for-Profit salary packaging offered (reducing your taxable income)

**What does the role involve**?**

Reporting to the CEO, this role ensures compliance with best practices and standards in the aid and development sector, including the ACFID Code of Conduct, DFAT NGO Accreditation, Caritas Internationalis Management Standards, and Core Humanitarian Standards.

Key responsibilities will include (but not limited to):

- Support the ongoing embedding of compliance standards, ensuring Caritas Australia meets and exceeds accountability expectations.
- Coordinating audits and accreditation processes. Oversee DFAT NGO reaccreditation and audits, streamlining assessment procedures to enhance operational efficiency and compliance.
- Implement and refine the Enterprise Risk Management Framework.
- Act as the Safeguarding and Complaints Focal Point, conduct investigations, and engage with the Safeguarding Committee.
- Deliver insightful updates and reports on Safeguarding, Risk, and Compliance activities to the Caritas Australia Leadership Team and Board.

This role is based in our Mascot office and will work a hybrid model, including two days in the office per week.

**Who are we looking for**?**
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in compliance, risk management, or a related field, preferably within a non-profit organisation.
- Extensive knowledge of compliance frameworks, organisational risk management and proven ability in managing organisational accreditation processes and audits.
- Experience in understanding legislative and internal compliance needs.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Desirable but not essential:

- Understanding of non-profit operations and the unique challenges faced by non-profit organisations.
- Experience in managing organisational assessment processes, including DFAT accreditation process and audits, and ACFID Code Self-Assessment.
- Experience in safeguarding practices and conducting investigations within the aid and humanitarian sector, ensuring the protection and well-being of vulnerable populations.

**_Our commitment to safeguarding_** -** Caritas Australia recognises the personal dignity and rights of all people, especially children and vulnerable adults. As part of your employment, you will be required to undergo relevant background checks (Police Checks, Working with Children Checks, Reference Checks), abide by our safeguarding policies, and sign our Code of Conduct including Professional Behaviour Standards for the Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults.

**_ Our commitment to safety and wellbeing - _**Depending on your role, Caritas Australia may require you to undertake health checks or receive vaccinations to ensure your safety and wellbeing at work.