Quality, Risk & Legal Manager

Reporting to the Executive General Manager, Corporate Service and Company Secretary, you will be responsible for the maintenance and evaluation of the organisational Quality, Risk, Governance and Legal frameworks, with a focus on compliance, continuous improvement, and risk control.   

• Act as a point of contact for any external enquiries from regulators such as the NDIS Commission and the NDIA
• Ensure that MSQ’s NDIS and other government accreditations and registrations remain current and manage all related audits and enquiries
• Manage the organisation’s insurance portfolio minimising risk and improving efficiency
• Work closely with external legal supports to manage the legal and regulatory affairs for the organisation
• Maintain the organisation’s contract register and internal legal review process
• Contribute as a key member of the Business Continuity Team and Emergency Response Team
• Implement, assess and evaluate policies and procedures
• Lead, coach and empower team members to successfully deliver upon their functional objectives

• Tertiary qualified in Business, Commerce or Law with relevant post graduate qualifications highly regarded
• At least 5 years’ experience in a quality, risk or legal management role
• Comprehensive understanding of risk management principles and experience in risk and compliance management
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Practice Standards or other accreditation processes
• Experience in the development and implementation of quality assurance, governance, risk and compliance models
• Senior level communication, negotiation, mediation, persuasion, conflict resolution and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated conceptual, analytical, and critical thinking skills

A NDWS clearance and completion of NDIS Online Worker Training Module will be required for this role (prior to commencement).

• Our cause – play your part in making an impact in the lives of people living with MS and other neurological conditions (ONC)
• Community- shared values, we foster an environment that reflects diversity and belongingness
• Peer to peer recognition program
• Not-for-Profit salary packaging which means an additional cash portion and non-cash benefits of your salary up-front, before tax
• Novated Leasing Options
• We are a Q-Leave employer, meaning you have access to build portable long service leave (community services sector)
• Award winning fundraising team who deliver outstanding events such as MS Brissie to the Bay, the MS Super Splash events and MS Moonlight Walk, fundraising and lottery activity year on year
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• New, easily accessible workspace in Milton
• Professional development options and pathways including free in-house Mental Health First Aid training + a range of online and in person learning opportunities
• Ongoing leadership development, including online learning, workshops, and coaching
• 6 weeks maternity leave + 2 weeks paid partner leave
• Financial Wellbeing Initiatives such as the ability to withdrawing 50% earned pay early and a savings program

For the past 65 years, MS Queensland has provided care and support to Queenslanders living with MS and other neurological conditions. MS Queensland is the Queensland-focused arm of the larger MS group of organisations. We leverage this national position as the MS experts and apply it to a specific focus on Queenslanders.

We exist to help people living with MS to get the best out of life; to advocate for change; and to search for a cure. Our promise is to put our customers’ wellbeing at the centre of everything we do.

MS Queensland hold a number of iconic charity events such as the MS Brissie to the Bay, MS Moonlight Walk and MS Super Splash events across Queensland to help raise critical funds needed for vital services and support for the 5000+ people living with MS and help power research into treatment and ultimately a cure.

As our new full time Quality, Risk & Legal Manager, make your impact and to ultimately help people living with MS and ONC get the best out of life!

Please click apply and submit your resume and your targeted cover letter. For further information on this opportunity, please contact Susanne Behrendt, our EGM, Corporate Services & Company Secretary on ***************@msqld.org.au.

For a copy of the full position description, please contact ***********@msqld.org.au    

Applications close: Thursday 4th of April 2024 at 5pm

Note: Suitable applicants may be contacted prior to the close date

If you have the above skills and experience and want to make a difference, we look forward to receiving your application.