Job Description - Head of Group Compliance and Regulatory Affairs (240001L5)
Job Number: 240001L5Contract Type: 12-Month Fixed Term
Are you a strategic leader with a deep understanding of compliance, regulatory affairs, and risk management in complex environments? Do you have the expertise to guide a team in designing and implementing robust compliance frameworks? If so, this exciting 12-month fixed-term opportunity could be the perfect next step in your career.
We are seeking a highly experienced Head of Compliance to lead the design and delivery of enterprise-wide compliance architecture and governance solutions for our APRA-regulated entities. This is a critical role where you will work closely with senior leaders, obligation owners, and regulatory stakeholders to shape and drive compliance practices that deliver better outcomes for members and the organisation.
Key Responsibilities: Lead the compliance and regulatory affairs function across the organisation, ensuring alignment with APRA prudential requirements (note that this role is not responsible for the Insurance arm of the organisation).Support the design and implementation of a comprehensive compliance framework that delivers risk-based approaches, governance controls, and an effective regulatory compliance culture.Provide expert advice and challenge to senior leaders to improve decision-making and ensure clear accountability in first and second-line management.Ensure the maintenance and maturity of the organisation's compliance architecture, policies, controls, and supporting infrastructure.Promote a strong culture of compliance across the organisation, encouraging ownership and accountability.Work closely with senior leadership to assess and improve compliance processes and ensure sustained adherence to Australian regulatory frameworks.About you A minimum of 10+ years' experience in a compliance, risk, or audit management role, ideally within a complex, matrixed organisation.University degree in Business, Commerce, Law, or a related field. Additional tertiary education in regulatory, compliance, or risk management highly regarded.Extensive knowledge of Australian regulatory environment, including key legislation such as the Corporations Act 2001, Privacy Act 1988, Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006, National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2010 and APRA's prudential standards.Proven experience developing enterprise-wide compliance frameworks, systems, and automated solutions, particularly in the financial services industry.Deep understanding of Australian prudential regulation and requirements for APRA-regulated entities.Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex regulatory information and present findings effectively.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence risk and compliance behaviours across all levels of the organisation.Demonstrated experience in delivering regulatory affairs functions and activities, with a sound understanding of corporate governance and compliance management systems.Why join RACQ? It is an exciting time to be part of RACQ as we continue our transformation towards better, smarter solutions that deliver more security and prosperity for Queenslanders. We are big enough to make a real difference in our community, yet small enough to nurture your professional and personal development.
By joining RACQ, you'll be part of new sustainability initiatives, including a commitment to being a carbon neutral organisation by 2030. We've invested in and partnered with sustainable companies, including the introduction home solar and batteries, Green Home and Car Loans, and many other products and initiatives. We'll continue to advocate for, research, and offer green solutions.
RACQ is committed to ensuring that every employee has access to flexibility in their role. We encourage all candidates to discuss what flexibility means to you, and how we can help you find your balance.
At RACQ we are passionate about building a diverse and inclusive workplace to create better outcomes for our employees and our members. We aim for our teams to be a true reflection of our communities and are committed to inclusion particularly people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, and those who may experience diversity or disability related barriers in securing employment. Applicants from these and other diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirement, please advise us at the time of applying.
What we offer you: Financial benefits and discounts on a range of banking, assistance and insurance productsGive back to our communities with paid volunteer leave, payroll giving and volunteering for community events such as MotorFest.A range of flexible working and leave options, parental leave of 13 weeks primary carer leave, purchased leave up to 4 weeks per year, cultural observance leave, substitution of public holidays for cultural/religious reasons, personal leave for wellbeing, gender affirmation leave.Prioritise your wellbeing with discounts on health programs and access to wellbeing initiatives such annual flu vaccinations, corporate health insurance offer and free and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP).Invest in your development with in-house development programs and access to an extensive digital learning platform.Please Note: to objectively and comprehensively assess your potential and suitability for the role, RACQ may require you to complete video interviews, psychometric assessments and/or criminal history check as part of the application process. If you require any adjustments during the application process, please advise the RACQ Careers team.
RACQ is a 'Circle Back Initiative' employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.
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