About the role

Mater is seeking a dedicated Senior Risk & Compliance Specialist to join our team at the Newstead office. This permanent, part-time position plays a crucial role in supporting the Mater Foundation by identifying, assessing, and escalating key risk and compliance issues.

The successful candidate will help ensure consistent adherence to applicable laws, internal policies, and established standards, safeguarding the integrity and reputation of the organisation.

Salary: Commensurate with experience plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits!  

What you’ll be doing

• Develop and implement targeted risk management strategies tailored to Mater Foundation’s operations to effectively identify, assess, and mitigate business risks.
• Proactively monitor and evaluate emerging risks and potential threats, providing timely advice and taking necessary actions to manage risks within organisational risk appetites.
• Support internal and external audit processes by preparing documentation, coordinating management responses, and tracking control measures and remediation efforts.
• Assess privacy, data governance, and regulatory impacts of proposed technology changes and system integrations, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure risks are identified and mitigated prior to go-live.
• Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of Mater Foundation’s Data Governance Framework by partnering with internal teams and the Data Governance Forum to uphold data quality, access controls, and lifecycle management standards.

About you

• Tertiary qualification in business, law or finance or related field
• Approximately 3-5 years experience managing or involved with compliance programs, interacting with regulatory agencies, and implementing risk management strategies.

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare, education,  fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it’s our people who make the difference.

We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.

• Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
• Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
• Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
• Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
• Convenient, discounted on-site parking
• Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
• Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #GETBETTERWITHMATER

Applications close 9 June –please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW. Direct applications only — we are not engaging recruitment agencies at this time. All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‑employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks).

Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Visit our Reconciliation webpage. 

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