Job details

Job details

Senior Risk & Compliance Lead | 9 Month + Fixed Term Contract

Contract Type:

Full Time

Location:

Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia

Salary:

170,000 - 170,000 Year + Super

Contact Name:

Jennifer Jones

Contact Email:

jen.jones@inkrecruitment.com.au

Contact Phone:

0409926897

Date Published:

07-Oct-2026

  • Broad risk, compliance and governance role working closely with executives
  • Real ownership, direct access to decision-makers and work that makes a difference.
  • Sydney based. Hybrid. 9-month fixed term contract (negotiable). $170k + super
The Role

Working closely with the leadership and executive team, you'll develop, implement and monitor the compliance programs, risk management strategies and governance frameworks behind a large-scale initiative. You will also be responsible for:
  • Developing, implementing and maintaining risk management and compliance frameworks aligned to regulatory requirements and industry standards.
  • Conducting risk assessments and compliance audits to identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies.
  • Advising on privacy, data protection and information security compliance issues.
  • Working with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory obligations.
  • Supporting governance activities and contributing to policies and procedures.
  • Monitoring regulatory change and ensuring compliance programs are updated on time.
  • Delivering training and awareness programs that build a strong risk and compliance culture.
Skills and Experience

You'll be a detail-oriented, tech-literate risk and compliance professional with strong commercial acumen. You thrive on business impact and on delivering high-quality outcomes within ambitious timeframes.
  • 8+ years' experience with a proven track record of managing risk and compliance across projects or transformation programs with minimal supervision.
  • Solid understanding of regulatory frameworks, data handling and information security obligations.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify risks and build effective mitigation strategies.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly to non-specialists.
  • Comfortable working autonomously and collaboratively in a small, fast-paced, agile team, with sound judgment on when to escalate.
  • A proactive, hands-on, solutions-focused approach.
  • Experience in financial services, digital platforms or telecommunications is highly regarded, as is knowledge of the Privacy Act, CPS 234, OAIC guidance, ISO 27001, SOC2 or PCI-DSS, and cross-border contracting.
Benefits

This is a chance to put your name to a critical program impacting Australians.
  • Real ownership and autonomy over your deliverables, with influence on business strategy.
  • Strong chance of the role being extended or converting to permanent
  • Direct access to decision-makers in a small company.
  • Variety and impact from servicing the entire business.
  • Flexible hybrid model and a culture that respects boundaries.
  • Smart, approachable and non-hierarchical colleagues.
How to Apply

If you want a contract where your work matters, we want to hear from you. Apply now by submitting your CV for immediate consideration.

For a confidential chat, contact Jen Jones at Ink Recruitment on +61 (0)409 926 897.

Full Australian working rights essential.
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