Risk, Policy And Compliance Manager

About the Role

Language Disorder Australia is currently seeking a motivated and passionate Risk, Policy and Compliance Manager to join the People and Culture team. This is a full-time permanent position based in our Toowong office in Brisbane. 

The important role of the Risk, Policy and Compliance Manager is responsible for ensuring that the organisation's policies and procedures comply with legal regulations and internal policies and that risk is managed. 

Main duties and responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of Policy and Compliance to meet legislative requirements using contemporary and best practice approaches.
• Lead the organisation to an understanding of better risk management practices. 
• Support risk owners to understand and embed processes for managing risk.
• Develop policies, procedures and associated documents consistent with legislation and regulatory requirements to mitigate risk. 
• Ensure policy documents are UpToDate, managed, accessible and communicated.
• Report on and manage compliance violations.
• Implement a reporting framework that includes lead and lag indicators.
• Ensure risk assessment processes and risk management solutions are embedded in management systems. 
• Develop and implement a Safety Management System, policies & procedures informed by evidence and contemporary approaches. 
• Lead work health and safety continuous improvement programs and initiatives. 
• Complete Incident Investigation and Reporting.
• Educate and prepare work areas for accreditation visits to ensure that visits are efficient, correct information is provided and operational impacts are minimised.

Please refer to our Position (Work) Description for more information on duties and responsibilities.

About you: 

• Bachelor’s degree in related field e.g. law, business, human resources. 
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in risk management, Policy and Compliance.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and industry best practices. 
• Understanding and experience of compliance in terms of ISO 37301:2023 or similar.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful risk management, compliance, and quality assurance programs. 
• Sound analysis and reporting skills. 

About Language Disorder Australia

Language Disorder Australia is a trusted network of professionals who are committed to ensuring extraordinary outcomes — beyond what anyone imagined possible — for children and young people with Language Disorder.

There are so many awesome things about us and our network. Check out our website to learn some more: www.languagedisorder.org.au

Language Disorder Australia's Difference and Benefits 

Remuneration and monetary benefits:

• Excellent remuneration
• Not For Profit Salary Packaging options to increase your take home pay by 6% - 12% per annum
• Company laptop
• Paid Parental Leave
• Gifted Leave between Christmas and New Year 
• 1-Day Health Screening Leave 

Professional Development:

• Participate in external and internal development opportunities.
• Opportunities for career development within Language Disorder Australia.

Culture:

• Supportive, positive and fun working environment and team culture

Any Questions?

For more information, direct your correspondence to Kerry Rule, Head of People and Culture and email **@languagedisorder.org.au

For the Position (Work) Description, head to the careers section of our website https://languagedisorder.org.au/about-us/work-with-us/current-positions-available/

How do I apply?

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2. Do something different and create a personal Cover Letter.
3. Click Apply
4. Submit your attachments and answer the employer's questions.
    

Language Disorder Australia is committed to safe and supportive work practices as a child safe organisation. All workers are required to participate in security screening relevant to their role including Criminal History/Police checks, Teacher Registration or Relevant Body checks, identification and references checks, Working With Children Checks and the requirement to disclose any information relevant to eligibility to engage in activities including children and young people. Additionally, our workers are required to understand and follow the Child Protection Policy and Processes