General Manager Risk, Assurance & Compliance Posted: 03/05/2024
Closing Date: 20/05/2024
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: National
Job Category: Consulting and Strategy,Quality Assurance & Safety
Join us and share our Vision: 'All people affordably housed in neighborhoods that support life opportunities' Housing Choices Australia (Housing Choices) is a leading and growing national not-for-profit housing provider. Our goal is to ensure that people are housed in inclusive communities and to create homes that encourage a sense of belonging. We own and/or manage more than 7,000 homes, accommodating over 8500 tenants across Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, New South Wales and Western Australia.
We provide a culture that supports individuals to be their best, with opportunities for personal and career development. We are committed to cultivating an equal, diverse, and inclusive environment for our staff, residents, and stakeholders.
Job DescriptionHousing Choices currently has an opportunity for a motivated and commercially astute General Manager of Risk, Assurance & Compliance. Reporting to the Executive General Manager, Legal & Governance, the successful applicant will be responsible for the leading, driving and shaping of a consistent and robust risk management, assurance, and compliance frameworks to ensure they meet the needs and expectations of our various internal and external stakeholders which include government agencies, lenders, the Board and Assurance, Audit and Risk Committee and customer groups.
The Risk, Assurance and Compliance team is a close-knit, hardworking team that works well with a strong sense of trust and camaraderie as such this role will ideally suit a team-oriented person with a high level of engagement skills who is keen to develop and provide leadership and support to other members of the team.
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the community housing environment and the compliance requirements across the sector. Their ability to navigate complex, growing and multi-layered organisations will be critical to success.
This role is being offered on a permanent full time basis and can be located from any of the Housing Choices Offices in Rivervale (WA), Adelaide (SA) or Melbourne (Vic).
Download a copy of the Position Description here.
(Please note: SEEK applicants only - if you are viewing this job advert on SEEK you will not be able to view the position description until you click APPLY) Desired Skills and ExperienceAbout You: Highly skilled professional with strong internal compliance, risk management and internal audit experienceTertiary qualification in business, strategy, management, community housing or equivalent Demonstrated experience and gravitas with a successful track record leading governance, risk management and compliance functions across a complex organisation Demonstrated interest in NFP or community sectorWell-developed conceptual, analytical, and problem-solving skills, sound commercial judgement, and decision-making ability, including identifying key issues Strong interpersonal communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship development skills Ability to coach, mentor and support team members and operate in a strong team environmentA full list of selection criteria is available via the above linked position description.
What we offer in return: 5 Weeks Annual Leave Flexible working arrangementsSalary Packaging for living expenses, meal, and entertainment expensesRecognition program Salary Continuance Insurance16 weeks paid parental leavePlease note that it is a minimum requirement of this position that all appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Criminal History or Police Check conducted by Housing Choices Australia and the successful post holder to:
Agree and undergo any other employment screening as required by Housing Choices - including but not restricted to Working with Children or Vulnerable Persons and NDIS Worker (this will be as applicable based on the state location and/or function of the role) Agree and comply with Child Safety policies and proceduresProvide a current driver's license and willingness to travel across Housing Choices' locations, if and as required.For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Danae Benjamin, Executive General Manager, Legal & Governance on 03 8636 9412
Applicants should address the requirements of the role and include a covering letter outlining your suitability for the position as outlined in the job advert.
Housing Choices reserves the right to cease recruitment proceedings earlier upon appointing a suitable candidate for the role. This opportunity is only open to candidates with appropriate legal working rights within Australia. Housing Choices recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce. We celebrate and respect our people's differences and are committed to being inclusive. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and persons with a disability to apply.
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