Risk & Compliance Specialist

Federal Government – Contract

Location: Open to all States
Competitive Hourly Rate | Immediate Opportunities

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Risk & Compliance Specialist to support the development, implementation, and ongoing improvement of risk management and compliance frameworks.

The successful candidate will play a key role in identifying, assessing, monitoring, and mitigating organisational risks while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, regulatory requirements, internal policies, and industry standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about strengthening governance, risk management, and compliance practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, and monitor operational, regulatory, and compliance risks across business functions.
• Develop, implement, and maintain risk management frameworks, policies, procedures, and controls.
• Conduct risk assessments, compliance reviews, and control effectiveness testing.
• Monitor changes in legislation, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
• Maintain risk registers, compliance documentation, and reporting frameworks.
• Investigate compliance incidents, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare risk and compliance reports, dashboards, and recommendations for senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal teams to implement risk mitigation strategies and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support internal and external audits, regulatory reviews, and compliance assessments.
• Promote a strong risk-aware culture through stakeholder engagement, guidance, and training.

Skills and Experience

Essential:

• Demonstrated experience in risk management, regulatory compliance, governance, or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of risk management principles, compliance frameworks, and internal controls.
• Experience conducting risk assessments, compliance monitoring, and control testing.
• Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into practical business processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reporting capabilities.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and relationship management skills.
• Experience preparing risk reports, maintaining risk registers, and developing compliance documentation.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively with minimal supervision.

Highly Desirable:

• Relevant qualifications in Risk Management, Business, Finance, Law, or a related field.
• Familiarity with ISO 31000, AS/NZS risk management standards, or other recognised governance frameworks.
• Experience working in highly regulated environments, including government, financial services, or large corporate organisations.
• Knowledge of Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) systems and reporting tools.
• Professional certifications in risk management, compliance, auditing, or governance.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive remuneration aligned with experience and expertise.
• Opportunity to work on meaningful risk and compliance initiatives.
• Collaborative and professional working environment.
• Exposure to complex governance, regulatory, and operational challenges

Please reach out to Edgardo Grajo at edgardo.grajo@outbacktalent.com