Opportunity to lead and maintain ACRRM's enterprise risk management framework.
The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) is Australia's specialist medical college for rural and remote medicine. With more than 7,000 members across Australia, we are dedicated to supporting rural generalists and improving health outcomes in rural, remote and First Nations communities.
We are seeking an experienced and collaborative Manager Risk & Compliance to lead and continually strengthen our risk, compliance and assurance frameworks. This is a newly established leadership role that offers the opportunity to influence organisational governance, support strategic decision-making, and contribute to an organisation with a strong social purpose.
About the Role
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you will be responsible for the development, implementation and ongoing management of ACRRM's enterprise risk and compliance framework.
Working closely with the Executive Leadership Team and Governance Committees, you will help build organisational capability, ensure compliance obligations are met, and support a culture of accountability, transparency and informed decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and maintain ACRRM's enterprise risk management framework
- Identify, assess, monitor and report on strategic, operational, regulatory and reputational risks
- Develop and oversee compliance frameworks, registers and reporting processes
- Provide practical advice to leaders regarding risk management and compliance obligations
- Manage incident, breach and issue reporting processes
- Coordinate risk, compliance and assurance reporting for executives, committees and the Board
- Develop risk dashboards, metrics and insights that support effective governance
- Deliver training, guidance and awareness initiatives to improve organisational capability
- Drive continuous improvement of risk, compliance and assurance systems and processes.
About You
You are a confident risk and compliance professional who enjoys partnering with stakeholders and turning complex requirements into practical solutions.
To succeed in this role, you will bring:
- Tertiary qualifications in Risk Management, Governance, Compliance, Law, Business, Accounting, Audit or a related discipline
- Demonstrated experience in risk, compliance, governance, assurance or audit roles
- Experience developing and implementing risk and compliance frameworks
- Strong understanding of enterprise risk management and governance practices
- Experience preparing reports for executive leadership, boards or governance committees
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Strong analytical capability, sound judgement and attention to detail
- The ability to influence, educate and build capability across a diverse organisation.
Why Join ACRRM?
At ACRRM, you'll be part of an organisation committed to improving health outcomes for rural, remote and First Nations communities across Australia. Our values of Optimism, Conviction, Courage and Inclusiveness guide everything we do.
We offer:
- Meaningful work with national impact
- A supportive and values-driven culture
- Flexible working arrangements
- Opportunities to influence organisational strategy and governance
- A collaborative and highly engaged workforce located across Australia
- Competitive salary and benefits package
Apply Now
If you're an experienced risk and compliance leader looking to make a meaningful contribution in a purpose-driven organisation, we'd love to hear from you.
Applications close on Friday, 18 September 2026 and should include a current resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
ACRRM is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates from all backgrounds.
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