• Newly created role, driving best-practice risk, compliance and governance frameworks
• Provide strategic advice and support to Board, CEO and the Executive Team

• Contribute to helping people across Victoria enjoy better health and wellbeing

Purpose of the role

The Manager, Risk, Compliance and Governance is an exciting newly created role, and you will play a pivotal role leading the development, operation and coordination of VicHealth’s risk management, compliance and governance frameworks and drive best practice in line with applicable Victorian Government requirements.

You will support the Executive Manager, Corporate Services fulfil their responsibilities as Board Secretary and foster a risk aware organisational culture that supports performance improvement through innovation.

VicHealth is committed to ensuring appointments represent the diversity of our community. Women, Indigenous people, people with disability, young people, LGBTIQ+ people and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Unit: Corporate Services Group

Tenure: Fixed term to 31 December 2025

Classification: VicHealth Grade E

Remuneration: $132,061-158,751 (plus superannuation and other benefits)

Qualifications and experience required include:

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications, plus relevant professional experience and training in one of the following areas: legal practice, audit, risk management, or governance
• Experience in developing, implementing and coordinating a strong internal risk, compliance and governance framework
• Proven track record of providing robust strategic advice and reporting support to the Board, the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee, and other Board committees, and to the CEO and the ELT

How to apply

Applications must include a current resume and a cover letter, which must include why you are suitable for the position and address the Key Selection Criteria from the Position Description.

Please refer to the Position Description to view the qualifications and experience associated with the position.

 Applications can be submitted by clicking "Apply Now".

You will be required to undertake a Police Check and Working with Children check.

For further information about the role, please contact Padam Chirmuley, Executive Lead, People & Culture, on (03) 9667 1336.

VicHealth acknowledges the support of the Victorian Government. 

A position description is attached.