Job Description
Posted: 24/03/2026
Closing Date: 10/05/2026
Job Type: Permanent - Part Time
Location: Sydney CBD
Job Category: Quality Assurance, Risk & Safety
About the RACP
The Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) connects, represents, and trains physicians and trainee physicians across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. The RACP provides services to support the delivery of training, continuing professional development, and health policy and advocacy to medical health professionals.
Our Values
Accountable | Collaborate | Indigenise and Decolonise | Lead the way | Respect
Why Join Us?
As part of our team, you will be offered a competitive remuneration salary and access to some amazing benefits including a flexible hybrid work model, additional paid leave between Christmas and New Year, paid parental leave, free annual flu vaccinations, professional development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Program, special corporate discounts and more! To view all our benefits, visit www.racp.edu.au/about/careers-at-racp.
Our 3-2-1 Hybrid Working Model
3 days from anywhere in Australia or Aotearoa New Zealand per week,
2 days from an RACP office location per week,
1 of the two days per week in office spent with your team.
Job Description
Permanent role
Part - time - 3 days a week (22.5 hours)
Friendly team
The Role
The Risk and Compliance Officer is responsible for:
Assisting the Risk and Compliance Manager (R&C Manager) in reporting to the SLT, the FRMC and the Board
Co-ordinating and facilitating the work of a team of Risk Champions drawn from the business units of the RACP in the identification, assessment, and treatment of risks to provide insights to the R&C Manager highlighting the key areas of risk
Reporting on the completion of actions in response to the findings of Internal Audit and consultants
Co-ordinating the completion and review of project and business unit operational risk registers
Main responsibilities;
Assisting the Risk Champions and College management to use the available tools and frameworks to identify, assess, and manage strategic and operational risks
Assisting the Risk and Compliance Manager in reporting to the Finance and Risk Management Committee and Board on risk management activities
Co-ordinating the updating of the operational and divisional risk registers
Provision of advice and support to the Risk Champions, management and staff in reviewing and assessing emerging issues and areas of risk in order to facilitate consistent reporting to the Senior Leadership Team, FRMC and the Board
Provision of risk management training and support to College Management and staff in order to increase awareness and promote uptake of the framework and risk management process
Provision of advice and support to the to the Risk Champions, management and staff in the design of internal controls and business processes designed to manage or reduce risks to the College
Monitoring of action points arising from Internal Audit and Consultant reviews and assisting in reporting to the SLT, FRMC, and Board
Desired Skills and Experience
The successful candidate will have:
Over five years’ experience in audit and risk management roles
Experience or understanding of the health/higher Education Sector
CA, CPA, or CIA
Demonstrated
problem solving skills and research/ analytical ability,, including the ability to obtain and interpret information and make specific recommendations
capacity to exercise sound judgement in dealing with sensitive and confidential issues at Board executive and senior level roles
project management experience
organisational and time management skills
Superior oral and expert written communication skills
Please click "Apply" to submit your CV and cover letter
For any questions please email [email protected]
Closing Date: 10/05/2026
Job Type: Permanent - Part Time
Location: Sydney CBD
Job Category: Quality Assurance, Risk & Safety
About the RACP
The Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) connects, represents, and trains physicians and trainee physicians across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. The RACP provides services to support the delivery of training, continuing professional development, and health policy and advocacy to medical health professionals.
Our Values
Accountable | Collaborate | Indigenise and Decolonise | Lead the way | Respect
Why Join Us?
As part of our team, you will be offered a competitive remuneration salary and access to some amazing benefits including a flexible hybrid work model, additional paid leave between Christmas and New Year, paid parental leave, free annual flu vaccinations, professional development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Program, special corporate discounts and more! To view all our benefits, visit www.racp.edu.au/about/careers-at-racp.
Our 3-2-1 Hybrid Working Model
3 days from anywhere in Australia or Aotearoa New Zealand per week,
2 days from an RACP office location per week,
1 of the two days per week in office spent with your team.
Job Description
Permanent role
Part - time - 3 days a week (22.5 hours)
Friendly team
The Role
The Risk and Compliance Officer is responsible for:
Assisting the Risk and Compliance Manager (R&C Manager) in reporting to the SLT, the FRMC and the Board
Co-ordinating and facilitating the work of a team of Risk Champions drawn from the business units of the RACP in the identification, assessment, and treatment of risks to provide insights to the R&C Manager highlighting the key areas of risk
Reporting on the completion of actions in response to the findings of Internal Audit and consultants
Co-ordinating the completion and review of project and business unit operational risk registers
Main responsibilities;
Assisting the Risk Champions and College management to use the available tools and frameworks to identify, assess, and manage strategic and operational risks
Assisting the Risk and Compliance Manager in reporting to the Finance and Risk Management Committee and Board on risk management activities
Co-ordinating the updating of the operational and divisional risk registers
Provision of advice and support to the Risk Champions, management and staff in reviewing and assessing emerging issues and areas of risk in order to facilitate consistent reporting to the Senior Leadership Team, FRMC and the Board
Provision of risk management training and support to College Management and staff in order to increase awareness and promote uptake of the framework and risk management process
Provision of advice and support to the to the Risk Champions, management and staff in the design of internal controls and business processes designed to manage or reduce risks to the College
Monitoring of action points arising from Internal Audit and Consultant reviews and assisting in reporting to the SLT, FRMC, and Board
Desired Skills and Experience
The successful candidate will have:
Over five years’ experience in audit and risk management roles
Experience or understanding of the health/higher Education Sector
CA, CPA, or CIA
Demonstrated
problem solving skills and research/ analytical ability,, including the ability to obtain and interpret information and make specific recommendations
capacity to exercise sound judgement in dealing with sensitive and confidential issues at Board executive and senior level roles
project management experience
organisational and time management skills
Superior oral and expert written communication skills
Please click "Apply" to submit your CV and cover letter
For any questions please email [email protected]
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Risk & Compliance Officer position is now open for candidates interested in the Legal Jobs sector. This role in Sydney offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Legal Jobs is a plus.
