Compliance Specialist

This role delivers Board-ready compliance reporting, advanced Power BI dashboards and disciplined CMS governance aligned to ISO 37301 and Three Lines of Defence principles. You will support Executive and ARC forums, translating complex compliance data into clear, decision-ready insight within a regulated environment.

Compliance Specialist

Salary: $140,000 - $155,000 + Super.

Location: Melbourne

Keywords: compliance reporting, governance coordination, BI dashboard development, data-driven insights, executive and board forums, documentation management, policy frameworks, stakeholder engagement, continuous improvement

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Compliance Management System Specialist to join a highly respected enterprise risk team in Melbourne. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on transforming complex compliance data into actionable insights that drive informed decision-making at the highest levels of an organisation. You will play a pivotal part in supporting the effective operation, reporting, and continuous improvement of the Compliance Management System (CMS), with a strong focus on analytics, governance reporting, and documentation management. The position offers exposure to executive and board-level forums, providing you with the chance to influence key compliance strategies while working within a supportive and collaborative environment. Flexible working opportunities are available, ensuring you can balance your professional ambitions with personal commitments. If you are passionate about compliance, governance, and making a tangible impact through high-quality reporting and stakeholder engagement, this is the ideal next step in your career.

• Play a central role in shaping enterprise-wide compliance performance by delivering clear, data-driven dashboards and executive reports that inform strategic decisions at the highest organisational levels.
• Enjoy flexible working arrangements and be part of a knowledgeable team that values collaboration, continuous learning, and professional growth within a regulated environment.
• Gain unique exposure to executive and board governance forums while developing your expertise in compliance management systems, policy frameworks, and business intelligence analytics.

What you'll do:

• Develop accurate, data-driven compliance dashboards and executive reports that translate complex information into clear governance insights for senior leadership and board committees.
• Provide structured secretariat support and governance coordination to ensure effective forum operations, including timely tracking of decisions and actions across multiple stakeholders.
• Maintain disciplined version control and continuous improvement of CMS policies, frameworks, templates, guidance materials, and supporting documentation aligned with ISO 37301 requirements.
• Monitor, analyse, and report on compliance training performance to support enterprise capability uplift and ensure organisation-wide adherence to regulatory standards.
• Strengthen reporting quality by enhancing data accuracy, process efficiency, and overall CMS maturity through regular review and optimisation of analytics workflows.
• Prepare comprehensive enterprise compliance performance reports aligned with CMS governance components, consolidating data from multiple systems to ensure integrity and accuracy.
• Draft clear, structured commentary tailored for various committees while coordinating governance packs such as agenda preparation, paper collation, quality assurance, meeting minutes, action registers, and follow-up tracking.
• Support implementation of the CMS Training Framework by monitoring completion rates across the organisation and escalating gaps where necessary to maintain robust compliance culture.
• Engage with Compliance Advisory, Legal teams, and business stakeholders to promote understanding of CMS roles and processes while capturing feedback for continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to enhance reporting clarity, dashboard functionality, documentation quality, automation workflows, and support execution of uplift initiatives aligned with business feedback.

What you bring:

• Demonstrated expertise in developing BI dashboards using Power BI or equivalent tools with advanced data analysis capabilities essential for translating complex datasets into meaningful executive insights.
• Proven experience drafting high-quality written reports suitable for board-level audiences with exceptional attention to detail in structured document management.
• Comprehensive understanding of compliance management principles including ISO 37301 standards and Three Lines of Defence responsibilities within regulated environments.
• Extensive background working within formal governance frameworks supporting executive or board reporting processes over at least five years’ experience in compliance or risk functions.
• Tertiary qualifications in Risk Management, Business Administration, Governance Studies, Data Analytics or related disciplines underpinning your technical proficiency.
• Highly organised approach with strong governance discipline demonstrated through meticulous version control practices across policies frameworks templates guidance materials procedural documents etc.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills enabling effective engagement with cross-functional teams including Compliance Advisory Legal business stakeholders etc.
• Ability to synthesise large volumes of data into concise actionable insights tailored for diverse audiences ranging from operational teams up through senior leadership boards committees etc.
• Comfortable operating efficiently within small high-performing teams where delivery focus personal accountability are paramount values shared by all members involved projects tasks assignments etc.
• Track record identifying implementing improvements related reporting clarity dashboard functionality documentation quality automation reconciliation workflows supporting broader CMS maturity objectives.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as a leader in its sector due to its unwavering commitment to regulatory excellence combined with a culture that prioritises knowledge sharing collaboration professional development among employees at every level. The team is renowned for its supportive leadership style which encourages open communication mutual respect ongoing learning opportunities so everyone feels empowered contribute ideas drive positive change together. Flexible working arrangements further demonstrate their dedication work-life balance allowing staff tailor schedules suit individual needs without compromising on high standards expected output quality service delivery clients partners alike. Employees benefit from being part dynamic forward-thinking workplace where innovation valued achievements recognised career progression actively supported making it an ideal environment those seeking long-term growth satisfaction their chosen field.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply please click apply or call Joseph Johnson on +61 3 8628 2122 for a confidential discussion.