Manager - Risk, Governance & Internal Audit

Are you passionate about managing risk, undertaking internal audits and driving strong governance? This is your chance to play a pivotal role in shaping CoAct's Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework, including across CoAct's emerging new school and allied health operations

If you're a proactive leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, this is your chance to make a lasting impact, giving you the balance to excel in your leadership and strategic responsibilities.

Exploring the role

In this role as Manager – Risk, Governance & Internal Audit, you'll partner with internal teams to support them to strengthen their risk management practices, offer strategic risk insights to the Executive Team and Board, and help build a proactive, forward-thinking risk culture throughout CoAct.

You'll also play a key role in shaping the risk framework for CoAct's new school and allied health initiatives, helping to build safe, effective, and well-governed services that deliver lasting impact for our communities.

You'll work across a broad range of operational, compliance, and enterprise risk matters, combining commercial acumen with analytical capability to make a tangible impact. You will oversee risk management, oversee and undertake internal audits, and support the executive team with governance matters.

Your key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Play a leading role in CoAct's governance and risk approach as we diversify our organisation and expand into schools and allied health
• Maintain and continuously improve the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework, including partnering with internal team stakeholders to embed and uplift risk management practices
• Undertake internal audits of the CoAct Quality Management System
• Develop Executive Team, Board and Committee papers relating to Risk matters requiring review or endorsement
• Ensure compliance with Quality Assurance Framework, ISO, and Disability Service Standards
• Supervise CoAct's Contract Administrator, supporting contract administration and complaints management

A little about you

• A natural passion for all things risk-related
• Experience in building and maintaining Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) frameworks, ideally within human services
• Experience undertaking internal audits
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex issues clearly and draft reports within deadlines
• Highly organised, deadline-driven, and proactive, with strong time management skills
• Strong analytical skills to collect, interpret, and apply a broad range of information
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships

What can we offer?

• Full-time permanent contract
• Flexible working arrangements – remote role
• Competitive Salary packaging (save on tax)
• Health and wellbeing allowance
• Additional wellbeing leave (extra 13 days on top of your annual and personal leave)
• Corporate health insurance discounts
• Awarded Employer of Choice in The Australian Business Awards 2019, 2021 and 2024
• Inclusive Employer 2024 / 2025 recognised by Diversity Council Australia

Your next steps

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity with CoAct. Keep in mind when applying: it's not just about what you know, but the unique value you can bring to CoAct and our team To apply, we kindly request that you submit your resume and cover letter via the "Apply Now" button.

At CoAct, diversity and inclusion are at our core. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, including race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, and age. If you are interested, we want to hear from you. We are proud to be a disability-friendly company

If you have any questions about the position or the application process, or if you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process (including alternate formats), please do not hesitate to contact our Recruitment Specialist, Deanna, at or

All applicants may undergo a criminal history verification, along with other required checks, including but not limited to the NDIS screening clearance and Working with Children Check, during the recruitment process.