Risk And Compliance Business Partner

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Introduction:
Make a difference where it matters most

At Housing Choices Australia, we believe everyone deserves a safe and affordable home. We are a leading not-for-profit housing provider committed to building inclusive and thriving communities. Our Five-Year Strategic Plan (2024–29) prioritises people and aims to deliver social impact, sustainable growth, and empowered teams.

Join us in building a better future, one home at a time.

Why you will love working with us

Join a passionate, purpose-driven team where your work creates lasting impact, and your wellbeing, growth, and individuality are genuinely valued.

Purposeful impact – make a meaningful difference in people’s lives by supporting inclusive, safe, and affordable housing.
Growth and development – enhance your skills and advance your career through tailored learning opportunities.
Balance that works – enjoy 5 weeks annual leave and flexible working arrangements suited to your lifestyle.
Valuable benefits – increase your income through salary packaging, salary continuance insurance, and 16 weeks of paid parental leave.
Supportive culture – be recognised and celebrated in an inclusive, values-driven workplace.

Description:
About the role

We are seeking a collaborative, well-rounded risk and compliance professional to join our Risk and Compliance team. Reporting to the Director of Risk and Compliance, this role plays a critical role in strengthening Housing Choices Australia’s risk, policy and compliance capability. While the role spans several governance functions we are particularly interested in candidates who have had experience or exposure to enterprise compliance management and insurance. Melbourne (flexible location considered). 12 Months Fixed Term – Full Time, Part-time or Job-share

About the team

Housing Choices Australia is a child safe organisation. We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people and have zero tolerance for child harm. All employees are expected to uphold our Child Safety Policy and Code of Conduct to ensure a safe environment for children. Catherine House provides support for women over 18 years.

Our values in action

Everything we do is guided by our shared values:
People First - We build trust through empathy, kindness, integrity and active listening… we create meaningful relationships and deliver results that truly matter.
Responsible - We follow through on our commitments and take ownership of our actions… with transparency, honesty and accountability.
Purposeful - We aim high and take deliberate action… challenge the status quo, embrace change, and continuously improve to make a lasting impact.
Collaborative - We work together with flexibility and shared purpose… through teamwork, innovation, strong strategic partnerships and listening to those we serve.
Inclusive - We embed inclusion in everything we do… recognising and removing barriers and acting on diverse voices so everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

We are committed to a strategy that supports tenant wellbeing, organisational growth, environmental responsibility, and workforce empowerment.

Belong at Housing Choices

We are an inclusive and values-led employer, proudly welcoming people of all identities and backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those with lived experience of housing insecurity.

We support inclusive hiring practices. Please let us know your pronouns or if you require any adjustments during the application process, as we are here to assist you.

How to apply

Apply now! Applications close 20 March 2026, unless a suitable candidate is identified earlier.
For further information, please contact peopleandculture@hcau.org.au

Agencies, thank you for thinking of us, but our recruitment is managed internally; we will reach out to our preferred suppliers if we need assistance.

Skills and Experiences:
About you

You will bring:

• Demonstrated experience or exposure to enterprise compliance, including obligations management and policy governance or privacy, with the ability to apply this knowledge in practical business settings
• Demonstrated knowledge and practical application of risk, privacy, fraud and corruption control, outsourced internal audit, business continuity, and/or crisis management would be well regarded.
• Proven experience in a comparable role within the public, community, housing or transferable sector
• Experience preparing high-quality management reports
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and build effective working relationships
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical, conceptual and problem-solving capability
• Ability to manage competing priorities and high workloads while maintaining quality outcomes
• Demonstrated ability to support change, innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
• High level of integrity, professionalism and sound judgement
• Sensitivity to and understanding of issues affecting socially disadvantaged groups, including people experiencing housing stress, people with disability and culturally and linguistically diverse communities
• Willingness to undertake relevant screening and employment checks
• Willingness to travel across HCA sites (including interstate) as required; current driver’s licence highly regarded

Key responsibilities

• Support and embed HCA’s Enterprise Risk Management and Compliance Frameworks across the business
• Analyse and report on risk, compliance, privacy, insurance and audit matters to senior leaders and the Board
• Coordinate incident management, business continuity, crisis response and fraud & corruption control activities
• Maintain key governance systems and registers (risk, obligations, gifts & benefits, policies) and monitor regulatory change
• Provide advisory support, training and guidance on risk, compliance, probity and privacy matters
• Coordinate internal audit activities, management actions and insurance processes
• Contribute to continuous improvement, business planning and a high-performing Risk & Compliance function aligned to HCA’s strategy and values