Compliance, Risk & Support Manager

Full-Time On-site 8am4pm Frankston South Salary $104375

Are you a proactive and solutionsfocused leader with strong capability in WHS risk compliance and operational support Do you thrive in a role where no two days are the same combining hands-on business support with organisationwide governance and safety leadership

The Village Baxter is seeking a Compliance Risk & Support Manager to join our team and help strengthen our safety risk and operational systems while directly supporting our mission to make a positive difference in the lives of older people.

Working closely with the CEO People & Culture (HR) Manager and Business Manager this role is central to maintaining organisational safety compliance and continuity across multiple key functions. You will lead our WHS and Return to Work programs oversee risk and compliance frameworks and step into frontline leadership roles when required to support business continuity.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Leading the organisation-wide WHS program and ensuring compliance with Victorian legislation.
• Acting as Return to Work Coordinator and supporting injured workers with compassion and professionalism.
• Coordinating enterprise risk management compliance monitoring and audit support.
• Providing business continuity support by stepping into operational leadership roles (Sales Village Finance/Business People & Culture) during periods of leave.
• Maintaining contractor compliance supporting financial/risk analysis and strengthening internal systems.
• Contributing to strategic projects and organisational improvement initiatives.

Note that this is a full-time role working on-site in Frankston South Monday to Friday 8am4pm.

Qualifications & Requirements

Essential

• Qualifications in WHS and/or Risk Management
• Accounting or financial qualification ideally degree-level
• Demonstrated WHS and RTW experience
• Strong regulatory compliance knowledge
• Excellent communication skills and stakeholder capability
• High attention to detail and analytical strength
• Ability to step into operational leadership roles as needed
• Unrestricted full drivers licence

Note that our employment conditions include a National Criminal History Check as well as the need to provide evidence of seasonal influenza vaccination.

Desirable

• Relevant experience in the aged care / health sector

Selection Criteria

Applicants are asked to address the following five selection criteria in their application:

1. Demonstrated leadership in Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) and Return to Work (RTW) including compliance with Victorian WHS legislation incident management hazard identification and coordinating supportive and appropriate RTW plans.
   
2. Proven experience managing risk and compliance frameworks within a highly regulated environment including risk registers compliance monitoring policy review cycles audits and contractor compliance.
3. Financial acumen and experience applying accounting/financial analysis to risk compliance WHS and operational decisionmaking (financial qualification required).
4. Experience contributing to operational continuity by stepping into cross-functional leadership roles (e.g. Sales Village Operations Finance/Business People & Culture) and maintaining service quality during leave coverage.
5. Strong communication stakeholder management and values alignment including the ability to work calmly under pressure maintain high integrity collaborate effectively across diverse teams and show genuine commitment to making a positive difference for older Australians.

Why Join Us

• A meaningful role supporting the long-term wellbeing and safety of clients residents and staff
• Genuine variety and hands-on involvement across key business functions
• Opportunity to positively influence operational systems at an organisational level
• Weekly pay and payday super plus generous salary packaging options to increase take home pay

Please submit your application online including a current resume and a brief cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the five selection criteria (listed above).

Applications close at midday on Wednesday 8 April 2026 but will be reviewed as they are received. Please note that the position may be filled earlier if a suitable candidate is identified. General enquiries can be direct to the People & Culture Manager via

A more detailed position description is available online here:CompliCare (