Senior Risk & Compliance Lead 9 Month + Fixed Term Contract

• Broad risk, compliance and governance role working closely with executives
• Real ownership, direct access to decision-makers and work that makes a difference.
• Sydney based. Hybrid. 9-month fixed term contract (negotiable). $170k + super

The Role

Working closely with the leadership and executive team, you'll develop, implement and monitor the compliance programs, risk management strategies and governance frameworks behind a large-scale initiative. You will also be responsible for:

• Developing, implementing and maintaining risk management and compliance frameworks aligned to regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Conducting risk assessments and compliance audits to identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Advising on privacy, data protection and information security compliance issues.
• Working with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory obligations.
• Supporting governance activities and contributing to policies and procedures.
• Monitoring regulatory change and ensuring compliance programs are updated on time.
• Delivering training and awareness programs that build a strong risk and compliance culture.

Skills and Experience

You'll be a detail-oriented, tech-literate risk and compliance professional with strong commercial acumen. You thrive on business impact and on delivering high-quality outcomes within ambitious timeframes.

• 8+ years' experience with a proven track record of managing risk and compliance across projects or transformation programs with minimal supervision.
• Solid understanding of regulatory frameworks, data handling and information security obligations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify risks and build effective mitigation strategies.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly to non-specialists.
• Comfortable working autonomously and collaboratively in a small, fast-paced, agile team, with sound judgment on when to elevate.
• A proactive, hands-on, solutions-focused approach.
• Experience in financial services, digital platforms or telecommunications is highly regarded, as is knowledge of the Privacy Act, CPS 234, OAIC guidance, ISO 27001, SOC2 or PCI-DSS, and cross-border contracting.

Benefits

This is a chance to put your name to a critical program impacting Australians.

• Real ownership and autonomy over your deliverables, with influence on business strategy.
• Strong chance of the role being extended or converting to permanent
• Direct access to decision-makers in a small company.
• Variety and impact from servicing the entire business.
• Flexible hybrid model and a culture that respects boundaries.
• Smart, approachable and non-hierarchical colleagues.