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About Relationships Australia
Relationships Australia NSW (RANSW) supports people through all forms of relationship distress, delivering timely, compassionate and expert care that strengthens wellbeing and connection across NSW.

For more information about us, read our 2024-2025 Impact Report, https://www.relationshipsnsw.org.au/about-us/annual-reports/

About the role
The Head of Risk, Governance and Project Management Office (PMO) is a pivotal leadership role that strengthens RANSW’s organisational integrity, risk maturity and governance culture. As a key strategic advisor to the CEO, Executive, Board and Sub‑Committees, you will play a central part in safeguarding service quality and ensuring programs are delivered safely, effectively and in line with requirements.

You will lead the organisation’s governance, enterprise risk, compliance, privacy and internal audit functions, managing the day‑to‑day oversight of corporate quality, risk and audit systems, including implementation of the Risk Management Framework and related processes. As RANSW’s Privacy Officer, you will also manage privacy compliance, breaches and corrective actions to protect both clients and organisational data.

Working closely with leaders and staff across the organisation, you will guide the PMO to support strategic and divisional project delivery, while fostering strong collaboration and embedding a culture of continuous improvement at both operational and Board levels.

Details

• Permanent role working 4/5 days a week
• Based at Macquarie Park Office
• Attractive salary + 12% super + tax-free salary packaging up to $15,900. (Increase your take home pay! Calculate Your Savings at https://www.salary.com.au/calculate-your-savings) 

What you’ll bring

• Relevant tertiary or postgraduate qualifications in business, law, management or a related discipline, with auditing or governance credentials highly regarded
• Extensive senior‑level experience in enterprise risk management, governance, compliance and/or privacy
• Deep knowledge of contemporary risk models, governance principles and ERM implementation, with the ability to produce high‑level strategic reporting
• Proven ability to influence Executives and Boards and foster a strong, organisation‑wide risk and quality culture
• Proven leadership of professional teams in complex environments, with strengths in innovation, priority management and navigating the human/community services or not‑for‑profit sector

Why work with us?

• Be part of a supportive and dynamic team, work with people who truly care about what you achieve together 
• Access a range of staff benefits, including flexible working options, additional leave days, the Employee Referral Reward program, and a Fitness Passport
• Increase your take-home pay through generous salary packaging options, including up to $15,900 per year for everyday expenses and $2,650 for entertainment
• Work in an organisation committed to deepening our relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We have a stretch Reconciliation Action Plan to guide our efforts to build strong relationships, increased employment, and enhanced respect between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other communities 
• We value inclusion and belonging. We're proud to be recognised as a Diversity Council Australia Inclusive Employer for 2025-2026. Our SWEET team (Staff Wellbeing, Engagement and Empowerment Team) brings together staff from across RANSW to champion diversity, wellbeing and workplace connection.

Next Steps 
Interested? Apply today! Applications close 6th February 2026.

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