Risk and Compliance Team Lead

RWWA

23h • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Risk and Compliance Team Lead to drive our operational risk management and compliance assurance activities. This is a pivotal role responsible for strengthening risk awareness, ownership and decision making across the organisation, while ensuring key compliance obligations are consistently met. This position plays a critical role in developing and supporting a mature, integrated approach to risk and compliance that aligns with RWWA’s strategic objectives, risk appetite and regulatory environment.

Requirements

• Demonstrated leadership aligned with RWWA’s values of Respect, Accountability, Connection and Excellence.
• Demonstrated experience working with enterprise risk management frameworks, including risk assessments, control assurance and risk reporting.
• Experience in risk and/or compliance roles within a regulated or complex operating environment.
• Advanced communication skills to influence senior leaders and support informed decision‑making.
• Experience supervising, coordinating or providing functional leadership to specialist roles or small teams.
• Strong capability in preparing reporting documentation and analysis for senior management and governance forums.
• Ability to balance assurance, pragmatism and collaboration in delivering risk outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the coordination and ongoing enhancement of RWWA’s enterprise risk management framework, ensuring risks are identified, assessed, monitored and reported in line with organisational risk appetite.
• Partner with business areas to embed risk awareness and ownership into operational planning, decision making and change initiatives.
• Support the identification and mitigation of strategic, operational, regulatory and reputational risks across the organisation.
• Coordinate risk reporting, analysis and insights for senior management, committees and governance forums, escalating material risks where required.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of risk registers, key risk indicators, control assurance processes and risk treatment plans.
• Provide day‑to‑day leadership of the risk and compliance function, supporting specialist roles within the team.

Benefits

• hybrid arrangements
• access to dedicated learning budgets
• professional development support
• state-of-the-art facilities
• wellness spaces
• free parking
• secure end-of-trip amenities
• competitive remuneration
• employee benefits
• reward programs aligned to our RACE values
• access to mental health initiatives
• wellness programs
• a paid Wellness Day

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed