Senior Risk & Compliance Officer

Job no: 907530
Work type: Full time
Location: To be negotiated
Categories: Administration, Business and Management, Audit and Risk Management
  • Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network, Location negotiable
  • Salary: ASO6 $98,478 to $104,165 p.a.  + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
  • Permanent Full-time position
  • Eligibility Open to Everyone 

About the Opportunity

Are you a skilled compliance and risk professional looking to contribute to the integrity and continuous improvement of a large regional health network? The Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network (BHFLHN) is seeking a detail-focused and strategic Senior Risk and Compliance Officer to join its Strategy & Governance team.

In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting the LHN's commitment to high-quality risk management and compliance, ensuring that internal practices align with policy, legislation, and community expectations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinate the maintenance and continuous improvement of BHFLHN’s risk management frameworks, including the strategic and operational risk registers.
  • Provide expert guidance on legislative and policy compliance across areas such as procurement, privacy, partnerships, payroll, and emergency response.
  • Lead targeted risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies in collaboration with key stakeholders.
  • Prepare reports and briefings for the Governing Board sub-committees and Executive Committee.
  • Deliver capability-building education and training sessions in risk management for staff across the LHN.
  • Promote a proactive culture of risk awareness and continuous compliance improvement.

About You

You're a confident communicator and analytical thinker who can work both independently and collaboratively. You bring:

Essential skills and experience:

  • Demonstrated experience in risk, compliance, governance, or assurance in a complex organisation.
  • Strong knowledge of AS/NZS ISO 31000 Risk Management principles.
  • Experience in drafting high-quality reports, policies, and correspondence.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and risk management systems.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and advise a broad range of stakeholders.
  • Strong organisation, prioritisation, and problem-solving capabilities.

Desirable:

  • Qualifications in management, public administration, audit, risk, finance, or a related field.
  • Experience in developing risk or compliance management systems. 

What will we offer you?

At BHFLHN, not only will you be working in an environment surrounded by beautiful scenery, wildlife and nature we see your work here as not just as a job, but an opportunity to either start your career or consolidate your career.  We offer you opportunities to access the following benefits:

  • Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information
  • Salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year Click here more information
  • Access to generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities
  • Support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program
  • Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to BHFLHN staff and their families. 

Find out more about working in Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We employ people as diverse as the clients we support and the environments we work in.  At BHFLHN we pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees and therefore we encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Applicant Information

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time.

Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

  • National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients) 

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category B (Indirect contact with blood or body substances)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

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For more information about the role please refer to the role description provided below. Job ref907530

Enquiries

Tanya Jarvis

Application Closing Date

4 July 2025 - 2 week close - 11.55PM

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information.

Attachments

Download File 907530 - ASO6 - Senior Risk and Compliance Officer Role Description.pdf

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Categories

SA Health

Locations

Multiple/Various Locations

Work type

Local Health Network / Business