Risk And Compliance Business Partner

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Introduction:
Risk and Compliance Business Partner

Location: Melbourne

Employment type: 12 Months Fixed Term - Full Time

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. Part-time and job-share considered.
• Valuable benefits – increase your income through salary packaging.
• Supportive culture – be recognised and celebrated in an inclusive, values-driven workplace.

Description:
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.

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

Skills and Experiences:
About you

You will bring:
Demonstrated knowledge and practical application of risk, compliance, privacy, business continuity, crisis management and/or insurance frameworks.

Experience in fraud and corruption control, policy governance and/or working with outsourced internal audit providers.

Proven experience in a comparable role within the public, community, housing or transferable sector.

Experience preparing high-quality management, business and regulatory 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.

You must agree to undergo any required employment screening, including but not limited to a National Criminal History or Police Check, Working with Children or Vulnerable Persons Check, and NDIS Worker Screening Check.

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:
Putting people first – we listen, respect, and respond to our communities.

Working together – collaboration helps us achieve better outcomes.

Doing the right thing – we act with integrity and accountability.

Acting boldly – we innovate to address current housing challenges.

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: 11 March 2026 unless a suitable candidate is identified earlier.

For further information, please contact careers@hcau.org.au

If you do not meet every requirement, please still apply, as we value potential and diverse experiences as much as a perfect CV.

Disclaimer: To the best of Housing Choices Australia’s knowledge, this information is valid at the time of publication.

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