Who we are
Footprints is a leading not for profit organisation supporting older Australians and people experiencing mental health challenges. Since 1991, we have grown into a multi-site provider known for person-led, innovative and integrated services that enhance wellbeing, independence and social connection. Through strong partnerships across health, housing and community sectors, we deliver meaningful, lasting impact. As a Best Workplace Award winner, we are guided by strong leadership, collaboration and a shared commitment to strengthening communities.
About the opportunity
The Compliance and Assurance Coordinator supports Footprints' Audit & Assurance Framework through the coordination and oversight of internal assurance activities and external audit requirements. The role is responsible for maintaining audit readiness, coordinating evidence management processes, supporting accreditation activities, and monitoring and analysing compliance against regulatory, contractual and accreditation requirements.
The role has primary responsibility for monitoring and actioning incoming legislative and regulatory compliance alerts, maintaining the organisation's legislative compliance register, interpreting emerging compliance obligations and administering the contract management system to ensure contractual obligations are met and risks are assessed and escalated in a timely manner. Working collaboratively across the organisation, the role provides assurance support and advice, facilitates external audits and accreditation assessments, and assists leaders to understand and demonstrate compliance with organisational and sector standards.
Success in this role requires a detail-orientated and proactive professional with strong organisational skills, a sound understanding of quality and compliance systems, well-developed analytical and professional judgement capabilities, and the ability to work collaboratively across teams. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills, integrity and an understanding of community services.
What you will bring:
- Demonstrated experience coordinating or supporting internal and external audits, including planning, evidence collection, reporting, analysis and stakeholder advisory support.
Strong understanding of regulatory, legislative and contractual requirements in community services (HSQS, Aged Care, Mental Health, privacy, safety), including the ability to interpret and- requirements within an organisational context.
- Experience monitoring regulatory and legislative changes, assessing organisational impact and maintaining compliance registers.
- Experience supporting assurance frameworks, audit programs, accreditation processes or governance activities.
- Proven ability to identify compliance risks, support corrective actions and monitor implementation, including advising stakeholders on risk mitigation strategies.
- Collaborative approach to teamwork, with a capacity to support and guide others in understanding compliance requirements.
- Ability to prepare clear briefing notes, compliance summaries and audit reports, including analysis and recommendations for leadership audiences.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and business systems.
- Experience using Quality Management system such as IonMy or similar.
- Previous experience in a not-for-profit, community services, health, housing, aged care or similar environment.
Requirements:
- Current Queensland Class C Driver’s Licence.
- NDIS Worker Screening Check or current Yellow Card and Blue Card.
- Relevant qualification in compliance, quality, contract management, project administration or a related discipline (desirable).
What we offer
- Salary packaging up to $18,550 to reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay.
- An additional day of birthday leave each year.
- Gifted leave during part of the end-of-year shutdown period, subject to organisational arrangements.
- Access to novated leasing for an eligible new or used vehicle and associated running costs.
- Confidential support through our Employee Assistance Program.
Contact
For further information, please contact Janine at [email protected].
To learn more about Footprints, please visit our website: https://footprintscommunity.org.au/work-with-us
Equal opportunity
Footprints encourages applications from all people. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees, no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, Footprints strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position. Footprints Community acknowledges the traditional owners of the land and pays respect to Elders past and present, and thank them for their wisdom and guidance.
