Risk Advisor

Details

Wesley Mission - Quality, Risk and Audit

• Part-time position (3 Days per week)
• Work location based in Pitt Street, Sydney
• Salary packaging benefits available.

About us

Wesley Mission is a high profile, multi-faceted Christian organisation making a real difference in the community. We work with the most disadvantaged in our community by providing over 200 services ranging from aged care, homeless services, child and family care, counselling, employment, training and education, and health services.

Our Vision is “A Spirit-led disciple-making movement: doing all the good we can because every life matters”.

About the Wesley Risk Team

The Wesley Risk team has several key responsibilities:

• Providing direction and oversight in relation to regulatory compliance matters.
• Leading the organisation's risk, compliance, quality, and insurance functions and systems.
• Providing leadership in relation to the organisation's risk management.

About the role

The Risk Advisor role is responsible for working with the Risk Manager to provide:

• Line 2’s implementation and oversight of Wesley Mission's Risk Management Framework, Compliance Risk Management Framework, Business Continuity Planning, Risk Systems & Processes.

• Leading, contributing to, and implementing risk initiatives across the organisation.

• Provide assistance with the annual review and update of Wesley Mission's strategic and key operational risk documents including the Risk Management Framework, the Strategic Risk Register, Risk Appetite Statement, Business Continuity Framework and the Continuity Plans.

Essential skills / knowledge

• Qualifications in risk, compliance, business continuity or project management or similar/equivalent discipline or equivalent experience.
• Background and track record in line 2 enterprise-wide risk management and compliance or Business Continuity Plan (BCP).
• Outstanding interpersonal, influencing and analytical skills with demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, simply and logically.
• Highly developed technical and process skills.
• Proven experience in managing internal and external stakeholders to achieve set objectives.
• Strong written and oral skills, public speaking and presentation capabilities commensurate with communicating at the executive level and initial versions of draft papers for the Board.
• Strong consulting, training and facilitation skills.
• Well-developed skills in identifying and improving systems.
• Proficient Microsoft Office skills.

Desirable Criteria

Exposure to implementing enterprise-wide risk & compliance management systems.

Total Remuneration Package (TRP)

Range Total Remuneration Package (TRP) for the Risk Advisor role, based on a three-day pro-rata arrangement:

$85,000 - $95,000. This amount includes base salary, superannuation, and salary packaging.

Benefits

• Fitness Passport membership for discounted access to gyms and pools across NSW.

• Blue Light Card membership offering discounts and rewards with retailers and services.

• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• A highly engaged and values-driven, inclusive workplace culture.

Closing date

Friday, 30 January 2026

Apply now

Please submit a copy of your CV/resume and a cover letter addressing the “Essential skills/knowledge” component and why you would be a good fit for the role.

Recruitment Process

1. Face-to-face interview
2. Reference & probity checks.

If you have any queries, please contact:

Vaibhav Muni at Vaibhav.Muni@wesleymission.org.au

Wesley Mission is a Christian organisation requiring all staff to affirm its values and Worker code of conduct. We are committed to providing an environment in which children can feel safe and valued.

The suitable applicant will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks for appointment to positions within Wesley Mission. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.