• Drive risk and compliance excellence to support our mission!
• Help leaders navigate risk and deliver strategic outcomes.
• $155,789 - $158,905 + super + salary packaging & leave loading!

Job: 1638678 | Full-Time | Permanent | Redfern, NSW | $155,789 - $158,905 (Based on Experience)

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Aboriginal Legal Service (ALS) was established in a critical act of self-determination over 50 years ago as part of the Aboriginal rights protest movement. We provide high-quality, culturally safe legal and support services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people throughout NSW and the ACT, and fight for social justice and equity for our communities.

Your Impact

As a valued member of Shared Services, you'll be the trusted lead for enterprise risk, compliance and assurance, driving a proactive and resilient approach to governance across the ALS. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, and working closely with the Board, Executives and senior leaders, you'll strengthen organisational capability, support strategic decision-making and help safeguard the organisation's mission and future success. Each day, you will:

• Lead the design, implementation and continuous improvement of enterprise risk, compliance and assurance frameworks, policies and systems.
• Drive a proactive risk culture by embedding risk management into strategic planning, decision-making and day-to-day operations.
• Partner with Executives, senior leaders and the Board to strengthen governance, accountability, organisational resilience and compliance oversight.
• Oversee enterprise risk registers, compliance obligations, controls, incidents and assurance activities, ensuring effective monitoring and timely action.
• Deliver high-quality reporting, insights and advice on key risks, emerging issues, regulatory changes and control effectiveness.
• Build organisational capability through training, coaching and continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen risk and compliance practices across the ALS.

Your Story & Strengths

You are an experienced risk leader who drives accountability, strengthens controls and embeds continuous improvement across complex organisations. You bring strong expertise in enterprise risk and compliance, influencing senior leaders and strategic decisions. You respect the cultural, social and historical context of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and you combine technical excellence with a deep commitment to justice, community impact and organisational integrity. Key strengths include:

• Extensive experience (7–10+ years) in enterprise risk, compliance, governance or assurance within complex environments.
• Strong knowledge of ERM frameworks, governance principles, regulatory requirements and compliance management systems.
• Proven ability to design, implement and mature risk and compliance frameworks, and operate as a trusted SME influencing Boards and senior leaders.
• Highly developed analytical, reporting and communication skills, with experience delivering clear, actionable Board-level insights.
• Capability to work autonomously as a sole risk lead, driving continuous improvement and embedding effective frameworks in evolving environments.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications and required clearances, with cultural awareness and respect for Aboriginal communities and practices.

Our Journey Together

At ALS, you’ll find a career that truly matters, one where your work has purpose and impact every day. We are proud to offer a supportive and rewarding environment with a range of generous benefits, including:

• Not-for-profit salary packaging to reduce your tax burden, which means you get to keep more of your hard-earned money in your pocket.
• Annual leave loading of 17.5%, ensuring that you are rewarded for your time off and can enjoy a well-deserved break.
• Career and professional development opportunities.

Caring for Community & You

To protect the communities we serve, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of safe recruitment practices. Therefore, it is essential that candidates either possess or have the capacity to obtain a current and valid National Police Check and Working with Children (NSW) for this role.

ALS is committed to equal opportunity and cultural safety in recruitment for all candidates. If you identify as a person with a disability and need any adjustments or support throughout the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Team at [email protected] using the subject line: Risk, Compliance & Assurance Manager (Shared Services) enquiry via EthicalJobs - we will work with you to ensure an accessible and supportive experience.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.