- Base Salary: $148,317 - $155,961 (p.a.)
- Total Effective Package: $179,023 – $187,663 (p.a.) *
- Full Time Continuous contract

Working with Central Australian Aboriginal Congress not only offers rewarding career options, but a wide range of employee benefits including.

- Competitive salaries
- 33 days annual leave
- Generous salary packaging
- A strong commitment to Professional Development
- Access to the Congress health services for you and your family at no cost
- Relocation assistance (where applicable)
- District allowance and Remote Benefits

About the role

The Chief Risk and Compliance Officer (CRCO) is the senior management position responsible for leading all functions within the Risk and Compliance Department. The CRCO ensures the organisation operates in alignment with regulatory, legislative, and accreditation obligations while embedding a robust, culturally responsive, and proactive risk culture across all divisions. The role holds overall accountability for incident and feedback management, risk management, accreditation performance, legislative compliance oversight, internal auditing, and facilitation of external audits

About you

As an experienced qualified,



you will have demonstrated experience in leading a sophisticated risk, safety and compliance function in a complex and diverse healthcare setting.

In addition to the above, you will demonstrate the following:

- Extensive experience (5+ years) working in risk management, internal audit, quality assurance, accreditation/certification and compliance
- Thorough and in-depth knowledge of risk management principles, quality systems, compliance and audit, including relevant Australian and International standards.
- Proven ability to interpret and understand legislative requirements, accreditation standards and regulatory obligations.
- Demonstrated experience managing multi-disciplinary teams
- Highly developed communication, interpersonal and team development skills
- NT Drivers Licence or ability to obtain one.

For more information on the position, please contact, Will MacNeil, General Manager Information Strategy and Risk on 0472 868 535

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Advertised until a suitable applicant is found.

Simply complete the application process by clicking the Apply Now button and we'll be in touch.

📌 Chief Risk and Compliance Officer (Alice Springs)
🏢 Central Australian Aboriginal Congress
📍 Alice Springs