Head of Governance, Risk, and Compliance | NFP sector

Head of Governance, Risk & Compliance
4 days/0.8 FTE
Location: Malvern + Hybrid working
Salary: Circa $160,000 + super (pro rata) + salary packaging

Tradewind Australia is proud to partner with a well-established and highly regarded not-for-profit organisation to recruit a newly created Head of Governance, Risk & Compliance.

Reporting directly to the CEO, this newly created leadership role offers the opportunity to shape governance across the organisation while partnering closely with the Executive and Board. You'll lead governance, enterprise risk and compliance, helping strengthen organisational capability and support strategic decision-making. With governance at the heart of the role, you will provide strategic advice, strengthen organisational frameworks and help shape best practice across the organisation.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced governance professional seeking a meaningful leadership role within a purpose-driven organisation committed to making a genuine difference in the community.

About the Opportunity

As the Head of Governance, Risk & Compliance, you will lead the organisation's governance framework and provide expert advice to the CEO, Executive and Board on governance, risk and compliance matters.

This newly established position has been created to centralise governance responsibilities and further strengthen organisational capability. Acting as the organisation's governance expert, you will play a pivotal role in supporting effective decision-making, maintaining robust governance practices and embedding a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and risk awareness.

You'll also oversee the Project Management Office (PMO), ensuring governance principles are embedded across organisational projects and strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead governance across the organisation and provide strategic advice to the CEO, Executive and Board.
• Act as Company Secretary to the Board and Committees.
• Develop and maintain governance, policy and enterprise risk frameworks.
• Lead compliance, regulatory obligations and organisational audits.
• Drive incident management and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee the Project Management Office (PMO).
• Foster a culture of governance, accountability and organisational excellence.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring demonstrated experience in governance, risk and compliance within a complex or highly regulated environment.

You will also possess:

• Significant experience supporting Boards, Committees and Executive teams.
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance principles and governance frameworks.
• Experience leading enterprise risk and compliance functions.
• Exceptional written communication skills, with experience preparing Board-level documentation.
• The ability to build trusted relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• A collaborative, pragmatic and solutions-focused approach.
• Experience within the not-for-profit, health, disability, community services or similarly regulated sector will be highly regarded.

Why Apply?

This is more than a governance role-it's an opportunity to build a function from the ground up and have a genuine influence on organisational performance and strategic decision-making.

In return, you'll enjoy:

• $160,000 + super (pro rata) + salary packaging benefits
• A newly created leadership position with genuine influence.
• Direct access to the CEO and Board.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
• Permanent part-time (0.8 FTE) opportunity.
• A supportive, values-driven culture committed to continuous improvement.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution within a respected not-for-profit organisation.

Appointment to this position is subject to satisfactory completion of a National Police Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check, Working with Children Check and verification of Australian working rights.

Apply Now

If you're an experienced governance professional looking to make a meaningful impact within a purpose-driven organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

Please apply today with your CV, or email View email address on au.fitly.work.
For more information, contact Angus Hayes on View phone number on au.fitly.work.

Commitment to Child Safety, Inclusion and to be an equal opportunities employer

Tradewind Australia is committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and vulnerable people. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

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