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About the Opportunity

We're looking for a driven Compliance Governance Lead to join our Risk & Governance team at an exciting time in our organisational journey. As we work towards our 2028 strategy, this role plays a key part in strengthening our frameworks and supporting the business in meeting its regulatory obligations.

You'll operate in the second line of accountability and support the Head of Compliance and Customer Advocacy to enhance and maintain the compliance management framework. You will act as a trusted advisor, providing oversight, guidance and direction to ensure effective compliance risk management and design across Adica.

This is a hybrid role based at our St Kilda Road office in Melbourne.

What You'll Be Responsible For

- Supporting and enhancing Adica's compliance management framework and promoting a strong culture of compliance.
- Providing technical leadership, coaching and oversight to compliance team members and the wider business.
- Assist Adica to meet its compliance obligations under relevant laws and the requirements of regulatory authorities.
- Develop and maintain policies, procedures and reporting frameworks.
- Lead and coordinate incident and breach management, including regulatory reporting and remediation.
- Provide strategic and legal oversight and direction in respect to compliance obligations to support breach assessment and operational advice.
- Design and conduct compliance reviews.
- Deliver clear, insightful reports and support Board and executive reporting cycles.
- Partner with internal teams and external stakeholders, including regulators such as ASIC, APRA, CGC and OAIC.
- Drive continuous improvement through compliance monitoring programs and governance initiatives.

What You'll Bring

- A bachelor's degree in law.




- 3-7 years' experience in risk and compliance within financial services, with insurance experience highly regarded.
- Strong knowledge of the Australian regulatory landscape.
- Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to produce high-quality reports and documentation.
- Proven ability to think critically, make sound decisions and solve complex problems.
- Experience coaching or mentoring others and contributing to team development.
- Confidence working with data and systems, with the ability to adapt to new tools quickly.
- Experience building solid stakeholder relationships.
- Able to demonstrate resilience, adaptability and a solutions-focused mindset.

Why You'll Love Working at Adica

At Adica, people are our greatest asset, and we're committed to creating an environment where you can thrive. Recognised as an Employer of Choice, celebrating our commitment to culture, flexibility, and people-first values. Some of the benefits you'll enjoy include:

- Big discounts on car insurance for you and your family.
- 14 weeks Paid Parental Leave for all parents, plus superannuation on both paid and unpaid leave (up to 52 weeks).
- Quarterly Wellbeing Leave days and the ability to swap Public Holidays.
- A supportive Wellbeing Program and year-round employee events.
- Recognition Programs through monthly awards and the annual Excellence Awards.




- Strong culture of internal progression and career development
- Access to the Go1 learning platform with thousands of courses
- Leadership development programs in partnership with Hello Monday to support and empower your growth as a leader
- Hybrid working model- the best of both worlds.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free, 24/7 support for you and your family.
- Be part of community initiatives, fundraising drives, and volunteer events throughout the year
- And more because your wellbeing matters to us.

Who We Are

Adica Insurance is an Australian-operated and regulated general insurer, backed by the global strength of the MS&AD; Insurance Group, one of the world's top 20 insurance and financial services groups.

Adica exists to make insurance more human, more helpful, more transparent, and more empowering for our customers. We support our people with the same care and clarity. Together, we're creating a workplace where people thrive, teams collaborate, and customers feel truly supported.

What to Expect from Us

We aim to make the recruitment process as smooth and respectful of your time as possible.

Once you apply, our Talent Team will review your application. If your experience aligns with the role, we'll be in touch for an initial phone conversation to get to know you better. From there, the process usually includes two interviews with our team.

Throughout the process, we'll keep you informed and provide timely updates because we know how important clarity is when you are job hunting.

Accessibility & Support

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let your recruiting contact know when they first reach out. We're committed to creating an inclusive experience for everyone.

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📌 Compliance Governance Lead (Melbourne)
🏢 Adica Insurance
📍 Melbourne