Risk & Compliance Specialist

Location: Open to All State
Competitive Hourly Rate | Immediate Opportunities

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Risk & Compliance Specialist to support the development, implementation, and ongoing improvement of risk management and compliance frameworks.

The successful candidate will play a key role in identifying, assessing, monitoring, and mitigating organisational risks while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, regulatory requirements, internal policies, and industry standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a collaborative setting and is passionate about strengthening governance, risk management, and compliance practices.

Key Responsibilities

- Identify, assess, and monitor operational, regulatory, and compliance risks across business functions.

- Develop, implement, and maintain risk management frameworks, policies, procedures, and controls.

- Conduct risk assessments, compliance reviews, and control effectiveness testing.

- Monitor changes in legislation, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.

- Maintain risk registers, compliance documentation, and reporting frameworks.

- Investigate compliance incidents, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions.

- Prepare risk and compliance reports, dashboards, and recommendations for senior stakeholders.

- Collaborate with internal teams to implement risk mitigation strategies and continuous improvement initiatives.

- Support internal and external audits, regulatory reviews, and compliance assessments.

- Promote a strong risk-aware culture through stakeholder engagement, guidance, and training.





Skills and Experience

Essential:

- Demonstrated experience in risk management, regulatory compliance, governance, or a related discipline.

- Strong understanding of risk management principles, compliance frameworks, and internal controls.

- Experience conducting risk assessments, compliance monitoring, and control testing.

- Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into practical business processes.

- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reporting capabilities.

- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and relationship management skills.

- Experience preparing risk reports, maintaining risk registers, and developing compliance documentation.

- Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively with minimal supervision.

Highly Desirable:

- Relevant qualifications in Risk Management, Business, Finance, Law, or a related field.

- Familiarity with ISO 31000, AS/NZS risk management standards, or other recognised governance frameworks.

- Experience working in highly regulated environments, including government, financial services, or large corporate organisations.

- Knowledge of Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) systems and reporting tools.

- Professional certifications in risk management, compliance, auditing, or governance.

What’s on Offer

- Competitive remuneration aligned with experience and expertise.

- Opportunity to work on meaningful risk and compliance initiatives.

- Collaborative and professional working environment.

- Exposure to complex governance, regulatory, and operational challenges.

- Opportunities for professional growth and career development.

📌 Risk Management Specialist (Melbourne)
🏢 Talent International
📍 Melbourne