Risk and Compliance Officer

About us

At CBM Australia, our mission is to end the cycle of poverty and disability.

As Australia's only international development organisation focused on disability inclusion, our work improves the quality of life of people with disabilities living in the poorest communities.

We have a rewarding opportunity for an experienced and passionate Risk and Compliance Officer to join CBM Australia.

This role plays a critical part in CBM's pursuit of best practice in managing the compliance and risk environment related to our work.

The role will have responsibility for supporting compliance and risk practice at CBM Australia, intersecting with all areas of the organisation. This includes planning and delivery of practices to ensure regulatory obligations (ACFID, DFAT, ACNC, PCI, FIA) are met; management of the policy library guiding organisational practice, and accountability for risk management education, assessment and mitigation practices at CBM.

Founded on Christian values , CBM enables compassionate Australians to be part of creating lasting positive change in our world. Join us and make a meaningful difference

The successful applicant will have:

• Experience, knowledge and skills to manage and maintain practices in response to regulatory and legislative requirements within medium sized organisations at both the system and the detailed level.

• Excellent planning and project management skills to ensure work is well planned and delivered within a busy organisation.

• Experience and knowledge to provide expert advice to the Executive leadership team and Leadership Group, and guide organisation practice with appropriately designed and delivered training that builds our collective practice.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills to build understanding and organisational buy-in, so that regulatory work is understood, embedded in everyday practice, and a shared priority of our organisation.
• System thinking skills and proficiency in using technology well to streamline and digitise the way we enact our regulatory obligations in practice.
• Well-honed interpersonal and team building skills that enable a positive and impactful working environment.

Specific outcomes required:

• Coordinate CBM Australia's ACFID Compliance Self-Assessment and DFAT accreditation processes.
• Manage CBM's policy library, standards and procedures, including consultation processes, and opportunities for risk management education.
• Oversee the risk register management and reporting for executive and Board audiences, ensuring timely updates.
• Coordinate compliance audits and incident reporting, ensuring accuracy, responsiveness, and alignment with current regulatory requirements.
• Deliver training and communications that build organisational understanding of compliance and risk.
• Support safeguarding management and whistleblowing systems in line with CBM's policies and values.

About you

We want someone who has the experience, knowledge, and skills to oversee regulatory and legislative requirements for an INGO at both the system and the detailed level.

You are seeking to embed compliance obligations within business processes such that compliance is a regular part of the way we work.

This role would be perfect for someone with excellent planning and project management skills, the confidence to work across our organisation to build strong partnering relationships, and the ability to bring new ideas to support the achievement of our objectives.

To be considered for this role, you will have:

• Enthusiasm for the mission of CBM Australia and comfort with being part of a faith-aligned organisation.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications (i.e. legal, audit, compliance, business, HR) with a minimum of 3-5 years' experience.
• Knowledge and experience in meeting the requirements for effective compliance systems and interpreting relevant regulatory requirements into practice.
• Experience in compliance and risk management for a regulated sector.
• A belief in embedding compliance into everyday processes, rather than regarding it as a tick box exercise bolted on to everyday business practice.
• Exceptional planning skills that support an effective project management approach.
• High attention to detail and accuracy both numerical and written.
• Proficient in working in a digital technology environment, with interest in streamlining and transforming the way compliance is embedded into business processes.
• Strong self-motivation, organisational and time management skills, able to prioritise effectively and work independently with minimal supervision while also being a positive team player.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to build and maintain strong and collaborative relationships across the organisation with all staff.
• Ability to clearly communicate and translate risk and compliance priorities in language which resonates with staff less familiar with the language and concepts.
• Approachable and able to relate well to a range of different people, sensitive, knowledgeable, and committed to building a gender, ethnicity and disability-inclusive workplace.
• Experience leading or supporting accreditation or audit processes.
• Experience in compliance and risk with an INGO or other organisations where compliance obligations are set by external regulatory bodies.

What we offer:

• The chance to make an impact that matters in a team of like-minded professionals.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Hybrid role, with 2 days a week in our Richmond office.
• 35 hour work week.
• 5 weeks annual leave.
• Salary packaging benefits up to $15,900 for eligible household expenses + up to $2,650 for meals and entertainment.
• Paid parental leave.
• Confidential and free access to our Employee Assistance Program for team members and their family.
• Join a supportive team who is committed to fostering genuine career progression.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment that priorities employee wellbeing.
• A work environment and values-driven culture that employees state in their feedback, is one of the most inclusive, caring, and enjoyable that they have ever worked in.