Risk & Compliance Business Partner

The Opportunity:

We have an exciting opportunity for a strong Business Partner to join Newcastle Anglican as part of the Quality, Risk & Safety team. There are 2 Full Time Permanent vacancies.

You will be responsible for supporting the establishment and management of a robust risk/compliance framework across the organisation. Working closely with the operational areas including Anglican Care and Samaritans Foundation, you will ensure that obligations are met and managed proactively.

Why work for us? 

Our people are the heart of what we do here at Newcastle Anglican. As a part of our team, you have access to the following great benefits: 

• Salary Package a range of everyday living expenses (Mortgage, Rent and Bills), up to $611/fortnight.
• Career and development opportunities
• Up to 40% off on school enrolment fees at any of our Newcastle Anglican schools
• Flexible working options (including compressed week, RDO’s & 9-day fortnights)
• 14 weeks paid parental leave or 3 weeks paid partner leave.
• Give back to the community and the people we support. 
• Access to Fitness Passport (over 800+gyms)
• Free access to our corporate Employee Assistance Program

What are we looking for? 

• Design and implement compliance management processes to ensure alignment with Newcastle Anglican’s unique operational and regulatory environment.
• Oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of controls to ensure legislative compliance and mitigate risks.

• Identify and document relevant compliance obligations, using a risk-based approach to prioritise high-risk obligations critical to Newcastle Anglican’s operations.
• Identify, assess, and recommend key controls to mitigate compliance risks across the organisation, developing strategies to address potential compliance gaps proactively.
• Conduct regular compliance reviews and audits, providing independent assurance of compliance practices and recommending corrective actions for non-compliance.
• Conduct risk assessments and support the development and implementation of risk mitigation plans across the organisation.

About you?

• Proven experience in compliance management and risk management, within the not-for-profit sector.
• In depth knowledge of regulatory requirements, compliance frameworks, and governance best practices across Aged Care, NDIS, Family and Community Services, Schools and Corporate Shared Services.
• Excellent analytical and organisational skills, with the ability to interpret regulations and provide practical compliance solutions, with the ability to handle complex compliance requirements.
• Strong communication skills, capable of building a compliance-focused culture across all organisational levels.
• Experience working across several services with multiple key stakeholders in a business partnering role.
• Proven experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining compliance frameworks, including managing compliance obligations and regulatory audits.
• Direct experience engaging with regulatory bodies, managing audits, and addressing compliance breaches.

• Experience in Aged Care, NDIS & Child Youth & Family is desirable

Who we are? 

Formerly known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, Newcastle Anglican is a faith-based organisation serving the people of the Hunter and the Central Coast.

We offer a leading Christian presence to our community through our parishes, four schools, Anglican Care and Samaritans.

Our vision is for people to flourish because of what we do, inspired by the way of Jesus.

We provide a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome all applications.

For more information visit www.newcastleanglican.org.au or email the talent team at careers@newcastleanglican.org.au   

 Must have full working rights

No third party applications