Description

• Perth CBD Location
• Senior level role with the ability to effect meaningful change
• Excellent work life balance with 2 days WFH allowance

Head of Risk & Compliance

An exciting senior leadership opportunity has become available for an experienced Head of Risk & Compliance to join a well-established organisation during a period of ongoing growth and operational evolution.

This role will partner closely with executive leadership to support effective decision-making, organisational performance, and the continued strengthening of governance, oversight, and business practices across the organisation.

The successful candidate will lead the organisation's approach to risk and compliance while helping to drive practical, commercially balanced outcomes that support both strategic priorities and day-to-day operations. The position will also play a key role in promoting accountability, continuous improvement, and sound operational practices across a diverse stakeholder environment.

Working collaboratively across the business, you will provide guidance and support in relation to policy frameworks, oversight activities, governance processes, compliance matters, and emerging business risks. The role will also contribute to organisational planning, operational continuity initiatives, and the ongoing enhancement of reporting and assurance activities.

In addition to leading a capable team, this position will build strong working relationships across the organisation and contribute to a positive, collaborative, and solutions-focused leadership culture.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the organisation's risk and compliance activities
• Supporting governance, policy, and oversight processes
• Monitoring and supporting compliance obligations and business practices
• Providing reporting and insights to senior leadership
• Supporting operational continuity and improvement initiatives
• Identifying emerging issues and areas of organisational risk
• Contributing to ongoing process and framework improvement
• Leading, mentoring, and developing team capability

The successful candidate will bring proven leadership experience across risk, governance, compliance, or related functions within a complex organisational environment. You will possess strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, practical commercial judgement, and the ability to build credibility across a broad stakeholder group.

Relevant tertiary qualifications are required, with additional professional qualifications viewed favourably.

This is an excellent opportunity for a capable and collaborative leader seeking a broad role with genuine influence across organisational strategy, operational effectiveness, and business improvement.

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