Compliance Lead - Full time permanent role - Sydney CBD as a base location 3-4 days in the office 

• Champion and drive enhancements in the compliance and risk culture at a senior level.
• Provide strategic advice, high-level training, and support on complex compliance matters.
• Embed robust compliance frameworks and promote a proactive culture of compliance throughout Uniting NSW.ACT
• Excellent Base Salary + Super and NFP Salary Packaging Benefits (extra $18,550 tax-free) - Take home more pay.

About Uniting:

At Uniting, we believe in taking real steps to make the world a better place. We work to inspire people, enliven communities, and confront injustice. We are Compassionate, Respectful, Imaginative and Bold

Role purpose:

This role is responsible for ensuring Uniting’s Compliance Framework is embedded across the organisation; supporting stakeholders across Uniting to develop, maintain and uplift their approach to compliance management; and providing compliance assurance activities

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the Compliance Framework is effectively embedded across the organization.
• Support stakeholders in developing, maintaining, and enhancing compliance management.
• Provide compliance assurance activities.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to respond to regulatory changes.
• Translate business and strategic objectives into actionable plans.
• Promote an inclusive, safe, and supportive work environment.

Specific Duties:

• Establish and maintain an enterprise-wide compliance management system.
• Embed compliance framework components and provide tools to mitigate non-compliance risks.
• Review, update, and implement annual compliance attestation processes.
• Develop standardised compliance processes and procedures.
• Offer compliance-related advice, training, and support to stakeholders.
• Maintain and improve compliance programs for key risk areas.
• Develop standardised reporting and escalation processes for compliance incidents.
• Oversee compliance reporting to the Executive and Board.
• Provide compliance training for the Executive and Board.
• Drive improvements in the organisation's compliance and risk culture.
• Collaborate with Legal, Quality and Service Improvement, and Internal Audit functions.
• Stay current with legislation and manage regulatory changes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in law, business, or related discipline, or equivalent experience.

Skills and Experience:

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in a large, complex organisation, ideally in a Line 2 compliance function.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing compliance management systems.
• Expert understanding of compliance frameworks and implementation.
• Experience in interpreting and applying legislation, standards, and contractual obligations.
• Experience working with external regulators.
• Passion for social change and supporting the disadvantaged.
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders and partner internally for practice improvement.
• Strong relationship-building and influence management skills in complex organisations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills across all organisational levels.

Experience in human services, NFP, or Government sectors desirable but we are open to any industry!

To review the role responsibilities in greater detail please review the comprehensive Position Description by clicking on the link below.

 PD - Compliance Lead.docx 

What We Offer You

• A rewarding career with a leading human services organisation.
• Up to $18,550 NFP salary packaging available.
• Access to our U rewards program with exclusive discounts.
• Flexible work hours for work-life balance.
• Access to Fitness Passport – Live your best life.
• A supportive and inclusive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth.
• Purchase of additional leave.

How to apply:  Send your CV and a brief cover letter highlighting why this role appeals to you - Applications reviewed upon receipt.

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people. We also celebrate the diversity of ability, age, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, intersex variation, or gender identity and always welcome everyone exactly as they are.

Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks which may include a national police check, reference checks, working with children checks, and NDIS checks.

Join us at Uniting and make a significant impact by ensuring compliance and fostering a culture of integrity and inclusiveness.