About Us
Focus ACT is a registered NDIS Provider and Not-For-Profit organisation, providing support to people with disabilities in Canberra and the surrounding regions for over 35 years.
Focus ACT is a leading provider of tailored support services committed to enhancing the lives of our clients.
Our services range from Supported Independent Living, Community based supports, Housing, and Coordination of Support Services.
We prioritise person-centred support and strive to create a compassionate and inclusive environment for both our clients and employees.
Our reason for being is to
Support People to Live Their Lives.
About the Role
The Compliance Risks Officer is responsible for implementing, monitoring, and refining policies, procedures, and standards to ensure regulatory compliance, ensuring the health and safety of workers, safeguarding our clients, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
Through conducting regular audits and risk assessments, potential threats to the organisation are identified and analysed, and strategies to mitigate them are effectively implemented.
Working collaboratively with cross-functional teams, the Compliance Risks Officer provides guidance on best practices, fosters integrity and accountability, and ensures alignment with industry standards and legislative obligations.
The Compliance Risks Officer is responsible for reporting to regulatory bodies such as the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission and the ACT Office of the Senior Practitioner.
Additionally, this role ensures all incidents are reported with high quality, documented within the incidents register and meeting information management requirements and conventions, performs root-cause analyses, and recommends corrective actions to prevent recurrence and reduce exposure to risks.
Through balancing quality with operational efficiency, the organisations reputation is safeguarded while optimising performance outcomes.
This role is offered on an initial 12‐month fixed‐term basis
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with the possibility of extension or transition to an ongoing position.
About you:
The successful applicant will have an intuitive approach and value the importance of strong policies and procedures as components of organisational success.
Selection Criteria:
Experience in monitoring, managing, and achieving compliance outcomes
Sound compliance, analytical, critical thinking and research skills, including ability to rapidly acquire working knowledge of relevant policy framework
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience in delivering high workforce outputs
Ability to manage time, prioritise tasks, solve problems and meet deadlines
A adaptable and adaptable work style and ability to work proactively and autonomously
Demonstrated ability to work effectively under general direction with initiative, both as part of a team and independently
Working knowledge of NDIS and legislation relevant to the sector
Desirable, but not required:
Experience in Work Health and Safety governance
What's in it for you:
As we are a Not-for-profit, you will be eligible to salary package up to $15,900 per annum
Free all day car parking close to our Deakin office
Meaningful, purpose‐driven work that makes a real difference in people's lives and the Canberra community
Access to confidential support through our Employee Assistance Program
A supportive and collaborative team environment
A diverse and inclusive workforce where differences are valued, respected and celebrated throughout the year
If you wish to be considered, please click on 'apply for this job' and upload your resume and tailored cover letter (300 min - 600 max words) addressing the selection criteria.
Shortlisting will commence immediately.
Focus ACT acknowledges a diverse workplace allows us to provide the best service possible.
We encourage applications from all members of the community inclusive of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguist diverse backgrounds and persons with a disability.
Our hiring process is based only on the applicant's experience, qualifications and the inherent requirements of the role.

📌 Compliance Risks Officer (12-Month Contract) (Canberra)
🏢 Focus ACT
📍 Canberra