Manager – Risk and Compliance Frameworks and Assurance (12month Mat Leave cover)

How will you make an impact

Youll strengthen Hostplus risk and compliance environment by delivering independent outcomesfocused assurance over frameworks and controls supporting sound governance regulatory confidence and informed decisionmaking across the fund.

The opportunity

As our Manager Risk & Compliance Frameworks and Assurance (12month parental leave cover) youll step into a highly visible handson assurance role with exposure across the business and close interaction with senior stakeholders Committees and the Board.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys getting into the detailreviewing frameworks testing controls identifying themes and translating findings into clear practical insights that help uplift risk maturity across the organisation. Youll work across a broad range of risk and compliance activities partnering closely with first line teams Enterprise Risk and Internal Audit to provide independent challenge and assurance.

Covering a parental leave period this is an opportunity to contribute immediately within an established framework maintain momentum across key assurance activities and build strong organisational context in a complex regulated environment.

• Work collaboratively with first line Enterprise Risk and Internal Audit to support the development and delivery of the annual secondline assurance plan as approved by the Audit Committee.
• Conduct independent assessments of the design and operating effectiveness of business controls in line with the Risk Management Framework.
• Review and uplift risk and compliance frameworks policies and supporting documentation to enhance risk management practices.
• Provide clear practical recommendations and guidance to support the business in strengthening processes and controls.
• Support compliance with statutory and prudential obligations including APRA reporting oversight and coordination.
• Assist with analysis of emerging risk and compliance matters impacting the fund.
• Prepare monitoring and assurance papers for senior leadership Committees and the Board as required.

About you

• 35 years experience in risk advisory controls assurance risk reviews and/or secondline risk assurance roles.
• Strong technical knowledge of the Australian financial services environment ideally within superannuation including relevant legislation such as the Corporations Act and SIS Act.
• Experience reviewing or assuring risk management and compliance frameworks.
• Welldeveloped analytical capability including investigation techniques root cause analysis and controls testing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce clear practical and credible reports.
• Proven ability to build effective working relationships with senior stakeholders across the business.
• Tertiary qualifications in commerce law or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).

What can we offer you

Our employees are passionate about what we do and are proud to be part of an organisation which helps everyday Australians achieve a brighter future. We value diversity of thought and have an open and flexible workplace. Some industry leading benefits we offer include:

• Hybrid and flexible work environment
• 15% superannuation
• Additional paid leave over Christmas and New Year
• Additional 5 days paid flex leave so that you can take time out when you need it
• 18 weeks paid parental leave
• Total Wellness Program including benefits such as free flu shots comprehensive EAP support access to medical experts and wellness related events throughout the year
• 3 days community service leave
• 4 weeks paid gender affirmation leave
• Access to long service leave at 5 years
• Access to subsidised financial advice
• Dedicated per person development budget to support your growth

Just to name a few!

About us

At Hostplus we passionately provide around 1.8 million members with the best possible service; constantly looking for new ways to deliver better value while helping members get the most out of their super. We are inspired to help our members achieve greater security for their future and ensure they retire with dignity.

Your role at Hostplus will make a difference whether youre in marketing financial advice operations or any of our other divisions - youll be contributing to ensuring our members retire with the best possible outcomes and what better feeling is there than knowing your role helps someone to retire with dignity and security

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and appreciated for being their authentic selves. We celebrate diversity and believe that different backgrounds and experiences enrich our relationships and bring meaningful benefits to our people our members and the communities we serve.

We welcome applications from everyone and if you require any adjustments made during the recruitment process we encourage you to reach out to us at and to let us know how we can support.

How do I apply

If you are interested in this opportunity please follow the prompts to make an application.

We have an important duty to our members all appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Bankruptcy and Insolvency Check. Applicants must have current and unrestricted work rights in Australia (sponsorship is not available for this role).