Shape risk strategy and drive impact across a growing NFP

Shape the future of a purpose-driven organisation making a genuine difference in people's lives.Lead enterprise-wide risk and compliance initiatives. Influence executive decision-making. Drive meaningful change across a complex and highly respected organisation

Your current company
This is an opportunity to join a large, values-led organisation that delivers essential services to communities across multiple locations. With a strong commitment to integrity, quality outcomes and continuous improvement, the organisation is investing in its governance capability to support sustainable growth and long-term impact.
You'll join a team-oriented leadership team where your expertise will be valued, your ideas welcomed, and your influence felt across the entire organisation.
Your new role
Reporting to the Head of Risk, you'll take ownership of key enterprise risk, compliance and business continuity frameworks, partnering with senior leaders to enhance organisational resilience and support strategic decision-making.This is far more than a traditional compliance role. You'll have the chance to shape culture, influence leadership conversations and play a critical role in helping the organisation achieve its mission.
Key responsibilities include:

- Leading the ongoing development and enhancement of enterprise risk and compliance frameworks.
- Driving strategic risk reporting and insights for Executive and Board stakeholders.
- Embedding business continuity and resilience practices across the organisation.
- Facilitating enterprise-wide risk workshops, assessments and capability uplift initiatives.
- Overseeing whistle-blower governance and associated compliance obligations.
- Supporting the ongoing optimisation of risk management systems and tools.
- Providing trusted advice on emerging risks, governance, compliance and organisational resilience.




- Building solid relationships with senior stakeholders to strengthen risk maturity and decision-making.

What you'll need to succeed
We're looking for a proactive and commercially minded risk professional who enjoys balancing strategic thinking with practical execution.
You will bring:

- Demonstrated experience leading enterprise risk and compliance initiatives within a large and complex organisation.
- Robust knowledge of enterprise risk management and governance frameworks.
- Experience designing, implementing or improving compliance, risk or business continuity programmes.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence at executive level.
- Strong Board reporting and governance capability.
- Experience facilitating workshops, delivering training and building risk capability.
- A collaborative and solutions-focused approach.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or professional certifications.
- Experience within community services, healthcare, education, government or other purpose-driven organisations will be highly regarded.

What you'll get in return

- Join a highly respected organisation that genuinely improves lives and communities.
- Play a visible role, partnering with Executives, senior leaders and Board stakeholders.
- Influence strategy while remaining close to implementation and tangible outcomes.
- Drive meaningful organisational change and uplift capability across a complex setting.
- Work within a collaborative and supportive culture focused on growth and continuous improvement.
- Enjoy genuine career development opportunities as the organisation continues to invest in its governance and risk function.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a recent position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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📌 Risk and Compliance Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Hays
📍 Sydney