ABOUT LOWITJA INSTITUTE

Lowitja Institute is Australia's national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled health research institute. Named in honour of Dr Lowitja O’Donoghue AC CBE DSG, the Institute is dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Established in 2010, it continues a legacy dating back to 1997. The organisation supports high impact research, knowledge exchange and the development of the next generation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health researchers.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Risk and Compliance Officer, you will be an integral part of the Corporate Services Team, ensuring that Lowitja Institute operates with the highest standards of compliance and risk management. This dynamic role involves:

• Risk management leadership: develop, implement and manage the Institute’s risk management framework, including Work, Health and Safety (WHS) protocols and organisational policies
• Compliance oversight: support corporate, statutory and contractual compliance across all areas, ensuring the Institute meets its obligations and strategic priorities
• Collaboration and culture: work closely with teams to foster a risk-aware culture, encouraging accountability and excellence in all aspects of the Institute’s operations
• Governance and reporting: contribute to internal and external reporting, ensuring all actions align with Lowitja Institute’s business and strategic plans
• Continuous improvement: lead initiatives to promote a safe, healthy workplace and drive the Institute’s commitment to the Aboriginal Employment Strategy and internal audits.

ABOUT YOU

• Risk and compliance expertise: proven experience in managing and implementing risk management, compliance and quality assurance frameworks, including familiarity with tools like LogiQC (or similar), to ensure adherence to organisational and regulatory standards.

• Corporate services experience: extensive experience in a complex corporate services environment, including risk management, work health and safety, policy development and compliance.
• Relevant qualifications (highly desirable): tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline (or progress towards them) that demonstrate a commitment to professional development compliance and risk management.
• Safety and quality focus: ability to provide and support systems that promote a culture of safety and maintain high standards of work quality and accuracy.
• Self motivation and attention to detail: high levels of self motivation, conscientiousness and the ability to produce accurate, high-quality work consistently.
• Cultural competency: a strong understanding of the health and wellbeing issues impacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, with the ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively in a culturally safe environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary reflecting the importance and impact of this critical role
• 14% superannuation
• Salary sacrifice
• Annual leave with leave loading
• Health-related allowance
• Professional development allowance
• Hybrid
• Based in Melbourne

For more information, please download the position description attached.

How to Apply

Click Apply Now to submit your application including the following:

• A cover letter addressed to Ms Kim Waldron, People & Quality Officer, outlining why you have applied for the position and how you meet the selection criteria in the position description
• Up to date CV.

We will be shortlisting throughout the advertising period and should we identify suitable applicants, we may cease advertising early.