Roses in the Ocean is a national not for profit organisation founded on and operating through the lens of lived experience of suicide; we exist to save lives and reduce emotional pain. We seek to lead the significant cultural shift needed to save lives through harnessing the perspectives of all we represent, along with our own lived experience of suicide. With our actions driven and guided by those with a lived experience of suicide, we strive to innovate and transform suicide prevention, drive and deliver system reform and support organisations and government to effectively and meaningfully integrate lived experience expertise into suicide prevention.

Everyone who works within Roses in the Ocean has a lived experience of suicide which is defined as ‘having experienced suicidal thoughts, survived a suicide attempt, cared for someone through suicidal crisis, or been bereaved by suicide.’

About the role

Reporting to the General Manager Operations, the Operations & Compliance Coordinator supports organisational compliance, governance and quality activities across Roses in the Ocean by coordinating compliance requirements, maintaining registers and records, supporting audits and accreditation processes, and ensuring organisational documentation remains current and accessible.

Working collaboratively across the organisation, the role helps monitor compliance obligations, track actions and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen organisational effectiveness and support the achievement of governance responsibilities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating organisational compliance activities and monitoring key compliance obligations and deadlines.
• Maintaining compliance registers, tracking systems, evidence repositories and governance documentation.
• Supporting audit, accreditation and quality assurance activities.
• Coordinating policy review schedules and ensuring organisational documents remain current.
• Supporting the maintenance and continuous improvement of organisational WHS systems, registers, reporting and compliance activities.
• Preparing compliance reporting and tracking information for organisational oversight.
• Following up actions with stakeholders and supporting accountability for compliance requirements.
• Supporting the ongoing administration and coordination of quality management and governance systems.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen organisational effectiveness and compliance practices.
• Providing administrative and coordination support to the General Manager Operations as required.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

Essential

• Lived experience of suicide and a deep understanding of its impact on families, workplaces, friends, and communities.
• Experience coordinating compliance, governance, quality, risk, administration or operational activities.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines.
• High attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records, documentation and tracking systems.
• Demonstrated experience using systems, databases and digital tools to monitor and manage information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• A proactive approach with the capability to identify issues, follow through on actions and support continuous improvement.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, professionalism and discretion when working with sensitive information.
• A current Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain
• Complete a national criminal history check

Desirable

• Experience working within a not-for-profit, community services, healthcare or regulated environment.
• Knowledge of governance frameworks, audit processes, accreditation requirements, quality management systems or organisational compliance programs.
• Knowledge of WHS legislation, WHS management systems, incident management processes or workplace risk management.
• Experience supporting audits, policy management or organisational risk activities.

At our heart and soul are people with a lived experience of suicide. This means you are:

• Aligned to the values of Roses in the Ocean.
• Passionate for the Not-for-Profit sector and making a difference in the lives of people.
• Calm, composed, and solutions focused.
• Self-aware and responsive to own wellbeing needs.
• Able to demonstrate high levels of professionalism, maturity and attention to detail.
• Proactive in seeking new knowledge, building relationships and consulting with others.
• Able to maintain enthusiasm and focus whilst working autonomously.
• A team player that is committed to the success of the team and the organisation.

Why Roses in the Ocean?

You will be joining a passionate, purpose-driven workforce, Dedicated to transforming suicide prevention through lived experience leadership, connection and collective purpose.

You will also enjoy some great benefits:

• Salary packaging benefits of up to $18,550 per year to increase take home pay plus Novated Leasing options available
• Additional leave - Wellness Day Leave of up to 3 days per year
• Access to counselling sessions to support well-being and self-care
• Access to a wide range of discounts, saving on everyday expenses via the 'EH Work’ app
• Portable long service leave if you work in Queensland or Victoria
• Training and professional development opportunities and paid days
• A flexible and supportive workplace with excellent work-life balance initiatives

Salary: $94,145.15 – $96,593.10 plus super (Full-time equivalent), pro rata 0.8 FTE

Taking time to decide what feels right for you

Joining a lived experience organisation in suicide prevention is a deeply personal decision. It’s important to take the time you need to reflect on what feels right for you.

To support you in making an informed choice, we’ve gathered some resources that outline what involvement might look like, so you can consider this at your own pace.

1. Readiness to be involved document: https://rosesintheocean.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/20240614-Readiness-to-be-Involved_web69.pd...
2. Safe Language Guide: https://rosesintheocean.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Talking-About-Suicide-A-Guide-to-Safe-Lang...
3. Roses in the Ocean 000 position on engaging emergency services: https://rosesintheocean.com.au/our-000-position/

Click 'Apply Now'! We will commence shortlisting as applications are received, so don’t delay!

Please address your application to Kate Poulton, General Manager Operations, outlining how your knowledge, skills and experience align with this position and Roses in the Ocean.

For more information about our organisation please visit the Roses in the Ocean website www.rosesintheocean.com.au.

Please advise us if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. 

Roses in the Ocean is an equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome applications from a diverse range of social, cultural, ability and gender backgrounds that reflect our community including First Peoples.

Commitment to Safeguarding

At Roses in the Ocean, we are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all people, including vulnerable individuals, children and young people. We strive to create an environment where everyone is respected, valued, and protected from harm. All team members are expected to uphold this commitment and promote a culture of safeguarding in their work. As part of our recruitment process, successful applicants will be required to undergo relevant background checks.