Compliance And Governance Advisor

Make a meaningful difference with us

UnitingCare is seeking a Compliance and Governance Advisor to develop, implement, maintain and oversight systems to support organisation wide best practice policy management. 

Please note, this is a part time (0.5 FTE) permanent role with hybrid working options. 

Your part in our UnitingCare team

Policy

• Lead implementation of UnitingCare’s policy management framework and solution.
• Develop and drive processes to ensure policy documents are appropriately maintained.
• Analyse and consider the broader context to develop practical solutions that influence policy management and currency rates, and to improve policy application and reviews.
• Oversight, audit and report on policy management to deliver assurance that the organisation is effectively managing policy compliance issues and risks.
• Provide advice and input to policy development, and lifecycle management of policy documents for Governance and the wider organisation as required.
• Coordinate and chair governance networks to drive the attainment of strategic accountabilities for key activities in accordance with associated Terms of Reference.

Compliance

• Support management of the UnitingCare Enterprise Compliance Management Framework.
• Assist with reviews, and critical assessment of legislative and regulatory amendments to communicate relevant regulatory alerts across the organisation.

Privacy and Information Management

• Assist with development and management of privacy and information management systems.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures and processes for effective privacy and privacy incident management.
• Assist with the development and delivery of training material in accessible formats, to build awareness of privacy information management within business units and services.

Systems

• Identify innovative ways to utilise technology (e.g. PolicyStat, LawOne, Intranet, SharePoint) to achieve business strategies that include reporting capability, efficiencies, accessibility and awareness of Governance services.

What makes a difference for us? 

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience developing and implementing enterprise frameworks and policies and understanding their relevance to an operational context.
• Sound knowledge and experience applying risk management principles to framework and policy development.
• High level ability to provide operational recommendations and advice on policy management matters.
• Sound ability to analyse data to provide information and intelligence on policy and compliance trends and advice on possible business impacts.
• Proven stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships and influence across all levels.
• High level ability to communicate key messages and negotiate outcomes, including via written reports and presenting to groups.

What makes a difference for you? 

The opportunity to be part of the second-largest Queensland employer who has been leading by example as a proud not-for-profit, for more than 100 years.

• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
• Access to salary packaging, meal and entertainment benefits - up to $15,900 per year tax free as well as up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for meal and entertainment benefits
• A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, a wellbeing program and employee assistance program
• A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others
• Career development opportunities to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference
   

Diversity & Inclusion 

Our approach is simple –everybody is welcome here.  At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. 

Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare as part of our commitment to reconciliation and building long term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, would strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position. You can learn more about UnitingCare's Reconciliation Action Plan here.

Safe workplace 

We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.