Description:
Wunan’s purpose is to ensure that Aboriginal people in the East Kimberley enjoy the capabilities and opportunities necessary to make positive choices leading to independent and fulfilling lives. Essentially, to have dreams and a real chance of achieving them.
We are seeking an experienced Compliance, Risk & Quality Assurance Manager to lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Wunan’s risk, quality, and safety frameworks. This role ensures compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements, promotes a culture of continuous improvement, and strengthens organisational resilience through effective risk management and safety strategies.
Your areas of responsibility would include:
- Risk Management;
- Legislative and Regulatory Compliance;
- Quality Management and Continuous Improvement;
- WHS and Compliance;
- Policy, Procedures, and Document Control;
- System Development and Support.
Your role would be across all of the Wunan entities, which include social enterprises: Indigenous Accounting and Business Support (iBASE), Wunan Health & Well-Being Centre, Lily Lagoon Resort & Wunan Maintenance Services which have both a social and commercial return. Wunan also has 9 commercial and 13 residential properties and shares in investment portfolios (some via subsidiary entities) and is a 50% joint venture partner in Job Pathways.
Critical Skills, Qualifications & Experience:
- Proven experience in risk, quality, and safety assurance roles;
- Strong understanding of legislative and regulatory frameworks relevant to WHS and organisational compliance;
- Demonstrated experience in internal auditing, incident management, and continuous improvement processes;
- Proven leadership in developing and promoting a strong safety culture; and
- Proficiency in compliance and document management systems (e.g., SharePoint, LOGIQC)
- Strong organisational and leadership skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders
Desirable Skills, Qualifications & Experience:
- Relevant qualifications in Risk Management, Quality Assurance, WHS, or similar fields;
- Experience working in Indigenous communities or not-for-profit organisations; and
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to foster collaboration and engagement.