Head of Risk and Compliance

**Brighter Futures Start Here**

We are an inclusive team who power two of the most iconic and loved brands, Kmart and Target. We have more than 50,000 passionate individuals across our stores, distribution centres, and offices around the globe.

With our brands touching the lives of almost two million customers every week, you’ll feel the impact of the work you’ll do every day. Join our team in our unwavering promise to make everyday living brighter by providing great value products at the best prices for Australian and New Zealand families.

As a leader in the retail market, we’re optimistic about our future and yours. We’re changing at a rapid rate, giving you challenging work that you’ll be proud of.

**Join the team**

As the Head of Risk and Compliance you will be a strategic, collaborative and versatile leader who will partner with the GM Finance to lead the delivery of an uplift in operational risk capability, ensuring a consistent risk management framework across Kmart Group.

As outstanding manager of internal and external stakeholders, you will develop deep relationships with business leaders, regulators and the wider Wesfarmers group.

With a strong results and delivery focus utilising a collaborative as well as hands on approach, you will bring the right balance of intellectual horsepower, emotional intelligence, resourcefulness and leadership to engage and deliver outcomes through others.

**What you’ll be doing**
- Oversee and ensure the ongoing development of a contemporary framework of enterprise risk and assurance guidelines. Ensure appropriate and relevant advice is provided to Senior Leadership and the Divisional Audit and Risk Committee on management of regulatory changes, industry trends and potential exposures through robust reporting and measurement of risk appetite.
- Lead the Risk and Compliance function to ensure that Kmart Group has effective risk management principles, tools and systems in place. This includes oversight of the identification, assessment and monitoring remedial outcomes of all risks at an enterprise level.
- Develop deep relationships with Kmart Group business leaders, functional stakeholders, regulators and broader risk and assurance stakeholder community.
- Coordinate the agenda and preparation of papers for the Kmart Group Audit and Risk Committee meeting, as well as preparing and presenting risk and compliance papers to the Committee.
- Provide direction and strategic guidance to the Kmart Group Leadership team in the design of strategies that identify and mitigate risks both present and emerging.Establish a strong reputation for risk thought leadership and performance across the organization.

**To be successful in this role you’ll have**:

- A strong in-depth knowledge of regulatory affairs, risk and compliance a large-sized organisation.
- Experience working in the retail industry highly desired.
- Minimum of 5+ years experience leading a team in a fast paced, dynamic, change environment.
- Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced or intricately regulated environment, where meeting strict deadlines is paramount.
- A Relevant qualification in Compliance, Risk Management or a related field (commerce, law, auditing etc).
- Demonstrated expertise in crafting and implementing training programs and frameworks.
- Strong customer-centric communication skills and a keen ability to advocate for compliance priorities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Proficiency in PowerBi, PowerApps, or project management software highly desired.
- The capability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment, fostering a culture of shared success.

**Benefits we’ll offer you**:

- Flexible hybrid working options through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy, spending 80% of your week in our National Office
- A team member discount card that gives you a discount at Kmart, Target, Bunnings, and Officeworks
- A free OnePass membership offering free delivery across Kmart, Target & Catch on eligible products
- Access to the Kmart for You benefits program which entitles you to exclusive discounts and benefits in the areas of entertainment, travel, lifestyle, and health - with over 60 suppliers
- We want you to feel rewarded for your commitment and hard work that's why everyone gets the opportunity to participate in a bonus program
- Free onsite parking when you’re required to come into the office
- We offer inclusive parental leave, a family room and ongoing support offered though our partnership with Circle In for team members of all backgrounds and family circumstances
- A dynamic learning and support program
- Opportunity to fast track your career through our Mentor Program as a Mentee or Mentor
- In-house café that serves breakfast, lunch and includes a collaborative space to work in
- A reflection room that can be used for prayer, meditation, or time for you
- A Kudos recognition program, where you ar