The Risk and Compliance Specialist is responsible for advancing the maturity of our risk and compliance practices. The key focus of this role is to embed robust risk and compliance management frameworks throughout the organisation, fostering a culture of accountability and ownership.

The successful candidate will work closely with internal stakeholders, and will ensure the identification, assessment, management, and reporting of current and emerging risks, as well as management of compliance obligations. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring that the organisation adheres to all relevant laws and regulations, and manages strategic and operational risks.

About Us

The mission of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Western Operations) is to provide excellence in aeromedical and primary health care across Western Australia. Every member of the RFDS WO team contributes to that mission and living our values of showing respect, demonstrating fairness, utilising diversity and being safe.

Every year, the RFDS WO provides urgent retrieval for about 10,000 patients in regional WA. A further 10,000 appointments are provided in primary healthcare clinics in remote communities, including GP, nurse, dental and mental health care. RFDS crews are committed to providing the finest care to the furthest corners of the State, using the highest standards of clinical care, aviation safety and technology to make a difference to people living and working across WA – the largest and most remote health jurisdiction in the world.

The RFDS in WA operates five bases in Perth, Broome, Port Hedland, Kalgoorlie and Meekatharra. Our 24/7 operations centre at Jandakot Airport coordinates complex logistics for patient retrievals and clinics across the State. We work in partnership with government, business and the community, and are proud to work on Country with Aboriginal medical services and many local service providers.

About you

• Formal qualifications in risk and compliance management.
• Demonstrated experience (2+ years) and successful track record in managing Risk and Compliance Management Systems.
• Demonstrated experience in the interpretation and application of relevant legislation and Australian Standards.
• Well developed analytical and report writing skills.
• Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal and communication skills, at all levels of the organisation.

About the role

• Implement, monitor, promote and review the risk management framework processes, tools and systems to ensure effective risk management at all levels.
• Act as an internal subject matter expert and develop organisation capability around risk governance and decision processes.
• Implement, monitor, promote and review the compliance management system processes and tools.
• Oversee policy and procedure management system.
• Provide oversight of the audit program.
• Maintain and review policies, procedures, manuals, and records.
• Implement and maintain a Safety Promotion and Communication Plan that promotes safety awareness and a positive safety culture.

Benefits

• Permanent, full time role
• Salary packaging up to $15,900 per annum for everyday expenses and up to $2,650 per annum on meals and entertainment expenses
• Novated Lease options
• Hybrid work environment and flexible hours (work from home options available)
• Jandakot based office
• Free parking
• Workplace culture of teamwork and collaboration

How to apply

Submit your resume and cover letter by clicking on the 'Apply Now' button.

RFDSWO is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities to apply. Please note applicants require the right to work in Australia.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.