Head of Risk & Assurance - Legal & Compliance
This role will ideally be based out of our Sydney office in a hybrid role, however, we are open to considering candidates in the eastern states - eg. Melbourne, Canberra, Brisbane.
Serco is a place where you can grow
Join a team of 12,000+ professionals across Asia Pacific (APAC) and experience a place of challenge, opportunity, and reward.
We offer plenty of room for growth and flexible benefits to support you at every stage of your life and career, including:
Strategic leadership role with regional influence
Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Inclusive, innovative, and supportive work environment
Comprehensive health and wellbeing initiatives
Make an impact at Serco
This role plays a key role in assisting the design and implementation of Serco's risk, compliance and assurance culture across AsPac. As Head of Risk, Assurance & Insurance, you'll spearhead the implementation of Serco's Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework across our APAC division. Reporting to the General Counsel, you'll lead compliance, risk, and quality management initiatives to embed a culture of continuous improvement. Your leadership will ensure that we meet our contractual, legal, and organisational requirements while driving operational excellence.
As Head of Risk & Assurance, you'll make a positive impact by:
Leading risk management, compliance audits, and quality assurance
Managing business continuity planning and crisis management
Overseeing corporate insurance programs and advising on risk mitigation
Providing strategic guidance on compliance and risk to senior leadership
Driving continuous improvement and embedding a strong compliance culture
Your ideal skills & experience:
10+ years of experience in a lead role - working in compliance, risk management, assurance & insurance
Proven leadership experience in developing and implementing risk frameworks
Strong analytical and reporting skills with expertise in ISO standards
Excellent people leadership skills with a proven ability to develop high performing teams
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
As a fast-growing and successful global company, Serco's services span areas such as Justice, Defence, Migration, and more. Join us to experience a supportive culture with trusted leaders, long-term government-backed contracts, and the flexibility to balance your professional and personal life.
Are you ready to do important work that really matters?
At Serco, we bring together the right people, technology, and partners to create impactful solutions for some of the world's most complex challenges. Our work touches millions of lives across Australia, New Zealand, and Hong Kong, offering you unique opportunities to grow your skills across a range of sectors.
We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQI+, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
Impact a better future at Serco.
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