Our Opportunity for you

It is an exciting time at The Kids Research Institute Australia. We have recently launched our 2025-2035 strategy, Research Reimagined, focused on building the capability of the Institute and our many teams to achieve our Vision of Happy Healthy Kids.

As a result of growth and in line with our strategic vision, we have a leadership opportunity as Head, Governance, Risk & Compliance.

This role will have a direct influence on how we ensure risk management is not only a compliance requirement but also a strategic enabler as we work to improve the lives of children and families.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, and alongside a strong leadership team, we are looking for a suitably qualified Head of Governance, Risk & Compliance to support our strategic objectives and align our risk practices by coordinating the development, implementation, and management of an enterprise-wide Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) strategy and framework.

As a Department Head, you will provide expert advice, guidance, and leadership on risk management across the entire organisation, helping drive a risk-aware culture and ensure compliance with regulatory and legal standards.

Some other key focus areas include:

• Transitioning to a comprehensive, enterprise-wide risk management approach.
• Collaborating with senior leadership to align risk management strategies.
• Developing and enforcing risk management policies, procedures, and frameworks.
• Overseeing compliance programs, ensuring alignment with medical research regulations, data protection laws and industry standards.
• Developing regular reports and dashboards for senior leadership on key risks, mitigation strategies, and compliance issues.
• Ensuring clear and effective communication of risk management practices across departments.

About You

We are looking for a self-motivated, pragmatic and experienced Leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and who will develop and implement areas of change across the organisation. Along with a bachelor’s degree in business, finance, law, healthcare, or related field the key to your success will be your demonstrated experience in the following:

• Proven leadership, management and influencing capability in a similar role.
• Demonstrated experience in governance, overarching policy and regulatory reporting.
• Strong understanding of medical research regulatory requirements and compliance standards.
• Strategic thinking skills with the ability to align risk management strategies with long-term organisational goals.
• Proficiency in identifying, evaluating, and mitigating complex risks, with a focus on both short-term and long-term.
• Proven ability to develop relationships and partnerships (internal and external) at all levels.
• Excellent collaborator, negotiator and all-round team player.

About Us

Our aim is to create a workplace where people are respected and encouraged to fulfil their potential. We encourage a workforce that is innovative, eager to acquire knowledge and enhance skills; we embrace employee differences and foster a culture that supports diversity and inclusion.

Culture and benefits include:

• Work life balance through flexible work options.
• Additional annual leave over Christmas and Easter.
• Save on tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging up to $15,899 of Living Expenses and up to $2,650 on Entertainment Benefits each FBT year.
• Extensive health and wellbeing program with weekly events.
• Reward and recognition program.
• Professional development opportunities including access to unlimited online training with LinkedIn Learning.
• Modern offices and end of trip facilities, including sit to stand desks.
• Access to Corporate Health Insurance.
• Staff purchasing discounts including travel, IT Hardware, and stationery.

How to apply

If you think that this is the right role and an exciting new challenge for you, please click on 'Apply Now' to navigate to our Career Site to view the Job Description and submit your application.

Your cover letter (no more than 2 pages) should specifically address your skills and experience outlined in the “About You” section above highlighting your relevant skills and experience. You do not need to respond to the role requirements individually, but they should be broadly touched on in your response. Please be sure to include your resume/CV.

Applications can only be accepted through our career portal. If you are experiencing technical difficulties with our online portal, please direct your query to [email protected].
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please direct your inquiries to [email protected].

For more information about the role please contact Donna O’Hara - Chief Operating Officer

Contact Phone: (08) 6319 1166

Closing Date: 07.03.2025 - The Kids reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date