Compliance Officer

At Estia Health, we’re more than just a workplace: we’re a community dedicated to enriching lives and making a difference. If you’re passionate about aged care and want to be part of something meaningful, then we want to hear from you.

Everyday, over 14,000 employees choose to make a difference at Estia Health, sharing a joint purpose to enrich and celebrate the lives of our residents. With 94 homes (and growing), across Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia and Victoria, you will play a part in positively impacting the lives of our residents and their families.

Join us in playing a special role in the future of aged care.

About the role:

This newly created Compliance Officer role reports through to the Chief Legal and Risk Officer (CLRO) and plays a critical role in ensuring that Estia Health meets its legal and regulatory obligations.

In this role you will manage compliance frameworks and systems, monitor legislative and regulatory requirements, and partner with business units to provide proactive compliance advice and risk mitigation strategies. You will also participate in assurance activities, including reviews and control testing, and prepare compliance reports.

In addition, you will assist with risk-related activities such as maintaining risk registers and supporting assurance programs. Through accurate reporting, analysis, and collaboration, you will help embed a strong compliance culture and contribute to informed decision-making across the organisation.

Responsibilities:

The ideal person will have:

• A relevant tertiary qualification (e.g. law, compliance, risk management, business or a related discipline).
• Professional certifications or demonstrated commitment to ongoing development in compliance or risk management.
• Experience in other compliance roles, ideally within a regulated industry, including monitoring and interpreting legislative and regulatory changes and managing compliance programs.
• Had exposure to audit, quality, or risk management activities, such as maintaining risk registers and supporting risk assessments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to produce clear, accurate documentation and reports.
• Well-developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills , with the ability to build strong relationships across the organisation

You will be someone who enjoys a “hands on” position and is looking for a role offering fantastic development opportunities, a breadth of responsibility in a fast paced and dynamic environment.

Benefits available:

• Discounted gym memberships at Goodlife and Fitness First

• Retail savings with the Blue Light Card

• Discounted car hire

• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family

• Free Wellbeing App to support your mental and physical health

• Novated leasing for vehicles

• Workplace banking support

• ACN membership discounts for nurses

• Discounted health insurance with nib health

• Discounted JB HiFi

Estia Health is committed to embracing diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplaces. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities. If you need assistance to participate in our application process, please let us know.

Please be advised that we do not accept emailed applications for this position. To apply, simply click the 'Apply' button and follow the instructions provided.

Note: All shortlisted applicants will need to pass the required background checks. During the influenza season, all staff are required to provide evidence of a current influenza vaccination. If you are interested in a role, please ensure you apply online, as we do not accept emailed resumes.