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Risk and Compliance OfficerHybrid

LocationRichmond, VIC 3121
Work TypePart time
Positions1 Position
  • Data / Records Management
  • Administrator
  • Internal Auditor
  • Customer Service
  • Trauma-informed

A mixture of working from home and the office in Richmond, on Wurundjeri Country. This role will also require travel to regional offices and service locations.

Job no: 3ERCN
Category: Central Office and Administration
  • Hybrid of WFH and office in Richmond, Wurundjeri Country
  • Part time (0.8 FTE), permanent
  • Base $81K pro rata + super and salary packaging

The Opportunity

The Organisational Effectiveness - Quality and Risk team holds a large portfolio that spans across the whole organisation. Specifically the Risk and Compliance team are responsible for internal compliance of current programs and process.

This includes systems and policies that govern client data and information management, quality, audit, compliance, and risk. The Organisational Effectiveness portfolio also leads Berry Street’s Diversity and Inclusion initiatives, including Berry Street’s Reconciliation Action Plan. The portfolio is also responsible for Past Client Services, including Redress and the Heritage Service.

Reporting to the Senior Manager Risk and Compliance, the Risk and Compliance Officer will support Berry Street services and programs to meet their legislative and regulatory obligations by regular monitoring of Berry Street risk and compliance management systems and internal auditing.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conducting internal audits on a range of programs, creating reports and providing constructive feedback.
  • Support Berry Street teams in preparing for external audit.
  • Monitor and report on external compliance obligations and changes.
  • Manage and maintain contract management system.

About You

  • Analytical person with a keen eye for detail who enjoys interacting with a range of stakeholders.
  • Level headed person who is be able to think outside of the box and problem solve.
  • Experience in internal audits and thrive in a dynamic environment.
  • Holds a Diploma qualification in Quality Management, Information Management, Legal Studies, Compliance and Risk or related field and/or experience in similar field.
  • You will have excellent computer skills including MS Word, Excel and Outlook (Intermediate Level).  

Join our team! We are one of the largest independent agencies within Australia, providing diverse programs to over 35,000 young people, children and families across Victoria each year. We pride ourselves on our ingenuity, evidence-based based and multi-dimensional thinking to provide the best outcomes for our young people! We believe children, young people and families should be safe, thriving and hopeful and strive to make this happen each day!

Berry Street Benefits

  •  A culture that values and supports professional development. 
  • Additional salary packaging available for meals/accommodation.
  • Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including access for staff members’ immediate family.
  • $15,900 pa (pro-rata) Salary Packaging + Additional Salary Packaging for meals/accommodation
  • Generous leave conditions!
  • Annual leave loading 17.5% 

How to Apply

Applications including resume and cover letter addressing your suitability for the position to be submitted, applications close 11pm, Sunday 9 June 2024.

Queries about the role to Kylie Mussared, Head of Quality and Risk - 03 9421 7573.

Please Note; the successful applicant will be subject to comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check and National Police Check.

Berry Street is committed to being a child safe, child friendly and child empowering organisation. In everything we do we seek to protect children. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children; children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds; children with a disability; children who identify as LGBTIQA+. We aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.