Risk and Audit Officer

About Ruah

Ruah is a leading values-driven employer in Western Australia’s community services sector. Our staff go boldly, not just supporting people in need, but working to end homelessness, end domestic violence and create opportunities for people struggling with poverty and mental health challenges.

Our professional team of operational and corporate services staff is backed by one of WA’s biggest Peer support workforces. Our staff reflect our commitment to diversity and inclusion, where difference is valued, celebrated and embraced.

By choosing to work with us, you are helping transform the lives of vulnerable and disadvantaged people in our community.

About the Role

The Risk & Audit Officer assists in developing and coordinating risk management, audit and assurance activities and initiatives across Ruah. You’ll support our corporate governance framework, accreditation and quality standards, and help foster an organisation‑wide culture of improvement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the development, implementation and evaluation of Ruah’s Risk Management Framework and program, including strategic, operational and project risk registers
• Coordinating and assisting with internal audit and assurance activities, including tracking actions and continuous improvement initiatives
• Monitoring, analysing and reporting quality and risk data to support leaders and governance forums
• Contributing to policy development, review and legislative and regulatory compliance activities
• Supporting training and providing advice to stakeholders on risk and quality practices
• Building strong relationships across Ruah and with external stakeholders to stay across emerging governance, risk and quality requirements

This is a full-time permanent position.

What we’re looking for

You’re analytical, collaborative and confident working with data, stakeholders and governance requirements. You can demonstrate:

Essential

• Knowledge of contemporary corporate governance frameworks and quality and risk management principles and practices
• Strong conceptual and analytical skills in audit and data analysis, including the use of Microsoft 365 and relevant systems and tools
• Ability to plan, interpret and present information, including writing clear reports and presenting findings to diverse audiences
• Well‑developed interpersonal communication skills, including consultation and negotiation, and the ability to build trusted working relationships at all levels
• Experience applying change management approaches to support continuous improvement

Nice to have

• Understanding of diversity and social inclusion, including Aboriginal culture
• Experience in community services, health, mental health or other human services sectors

What do we offer?

• Salary aligned with Level 4 of the Ruah Enterprise Agreement (SCHADS Award), starting at over $88,000
• 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% annual leave loading
• 16 weeks paid parental leave, with flexible options (including access after 6 months’ service)
• Excellent salary packaging to significantly increase your take‑home pay, including:
• Up to $15,900 in core salary packaging
• An additional $2,650 in meal entertainment packaging
• Options for travel, accommodation, parking, education expenses and more
• Free, independent and confidential Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Free Ruah‑paid Journey Cover (insurance for travel to and from work)
• Opportunities to be active in the Ruah community through Pride events, working groups and reconciliation initiatives

Required compliance documents:

• Current driver’s licence
• National Police Certificate

How to apply 

We’d love to hear from you!

Please click apply, login/create your LiveHire profile, and submit your current CV along with a cover letter of no more than two pages, helping us understand your fit for this role.

Closing date for applications: 29 May 2026.

The Job advertisement may be closed earlier than the date mentioned above.

For further information please contact Simon Pham, Head of Governance, at simon.pham@ruah.org.au

We are building a workplace where difference is embraced and encouraged - and to do this, we need people on our team who are representative of the clients we work with, who are passionate about change and courageous enough to stand up for what is right.  Everyone is welcome. Everyone belongs. 

We are committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All applicants will undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.