Compliance & Risk Senior Officer (Part-Time)

Strengthen governance. Drive compliance. Make a meaningful impact.

Are you an experienced compliance and risk professional looking for an opportunity to make a genuine difference? Our client, a respected not-for-profit organisation operating within the aged care sector, is seeking a proactive Compliance & Risk Senior Officer to support the ongoing development of its compliance, governance and risk management frameworks.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a values-driven organisation committed to delivering protected, high-quality, person-centred services while fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and operational excellence.

About the Role

Reporting to the Director of Operational Services, you'll play a key role in supporting the organisation's compliance, risk and assurance activities across multiple operational areas. Working collaboratively with leaders and key stakeholders, you'll help ensure regulatory obligations are met while strengthening organisational systems and promoting best practice.

This part-time position offers variety, autonomy and the opportunity to contribute to strategic organisational outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

- Coordinate and maintain organisational compliance and risk management systems.
- Monitor compliance obligations, registers, action plans and evidence records.
- Maintain and review organisational risk registers and support risk assessments.
- Identify compliance gaps, emerging risks and trends, escalating significant issues where appropriate.
- Coordinate internal audits, accreditation readiness and regulatory compliance activities.
- Monitor incidents, hazards, corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support emergency management and business continuity planning.




- Assist with psychosocial risk documentation and organisational reporting.
- Prepare reports, dashboards and committee papers for senior leadership.
- Provide practical guidance to managers to strengthen compliance and risk capability across the organisation.
- Promote a proactive culture of governance, accountability and continuous improvement.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

- Experience in compliance, risk management, governance, quality or organisational assurance.
- Experience working within a regulated industry such as aged care, healthcare, disability, community services or government.
- Sound knowledge of compliance frameworks, risk management principles and continuous improvement practices.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify trends and recommend practical solutions.
- Excellent written communication skills with experience preparing reports and committee documentation.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- The confidence to work collaboratively with stakeholders across all levels of an organisation.
- A proactive, detail-oriented and solutions-focused approach.

What's on Offer?

- Part-time permanent opportunity.
- Join a respected, purpose-driven not-for-profit organisation.
- Salary packaging benefits to maximise your take-home pay.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Supportive and collaborative leadership team.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to quality, safety and organisational governance.
- Short-term accommodation assistance may be available.

Apply Now

If you're passionate about compliance, governance and risk management and enjoy working in an environment focused on continuous improvement and delivering quality outcomes, apply wiht your updated CV.

📌 Risk & Compliance Officer (South Australia)
🏢 MARS PARTNERSHIP
📍 South Australia