Head of Risk Culture

• Hybrid (Tue-Thu Pennant Hills Office) 

• Permanent Full Time 

• Up to $160K plus super 

Help drive cultural transformation from compliance to excellence. 

The Y NSW is a vibrant, not-for-profit organisation that believes in the power of inspired young people. We are proud to be part of the oldest and one of the largest youth organisations in the world, YMCA, and to deliver cause-driven programs that help strengthen young people’s lives, their families and the communities in which they live. 

The Risk & Innovation Team drives innovative digital enablement for young people, and leads the risk, safety and safeguarding areas, developing leading-edge capability that sets Y NSW apart from its competitors.  

About the role 

Reporting directly to the Chief Risk and Innovation Officer (CRIO) the Head of Risk Culture will lead the development and implementation of an organization-wide risk management and excellence framework. 

The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring The Y NSW implements best practice approaches to managing risk, safety and safeguarding taking the organisation from ‘compliance to excellence’ by empowering, uplifting and inspiring colleagues.  

• Develop and oversee the organisation’s risk management strategy and practices.  

• Conduct regular risk assessments and audits to identify and mitigate potential risks.  

• Collaborate with leaders to implement risk management strategies tailored to specific operational areas.  

• Develop and implement workplace health and safety practices that align with organisational goals and regulatory standards  

• Oversee worker’s compensation practices and outcomes   

• Oversee the development, implementation and revision of organisational practices related to risk and compliance.  

• Ensure risk and compliance policies are regularly reviewed and updated in compliance with regulatory changes and best practice.  

• Foster a culture of innovation within the risk and compliance framework and encourage proactive identification of new best practice approaches.  

About you 

You are a strategic thinker able to translate business needs into effective risk management programs and know how to influence at all levels of an organisation.

You have developed a suite of skills and knowledge essential for driving business success, not least technology innovation, human centered design, and data-driven decision-making.  

• Minimum of 10+ years' experience in risk management and compliance in a comparable environment. 

• Tertiary qualified in Risk Management, Business Administration, or a related field  

• Demonstrated ongoing professional development and certifications i.e. Certified Risk Manager (CRM) or Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP) 

• Proven experience leading compliance initiatives and managing risk in large (1000+) organisations.  

• Experience working in the not-for-profit sector and understanding relevant legislative requirements in NSW.  

• Expert knowledge of risk management and compliance technology 

What sets you apart is your collaborative and inclusive leadership style and passion for developing others to create a positive and productive work environment.  

Why Join Us? 

At Y NSW, we are creating a legacy of transformation. This role is not just a job - it is an opportunity to grow your career as part of a team driving meaningful change. 

Apply Now 

If you are ready to take on a role that combines coordination with delivery, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our team and help shape the future of Y NSW. 

Support Services

Our Support Services Team is the glue that holds the Y NSW business lines together. Whether you have expertise in administration, marketing, IT, compliance, communications, HR or finance, in the Support Services Team, your contribution will truly make a difference to the lives of young people and their communities. As part of the Support Services Team, you’ll be working with a group of inclusive, passionate, and encouraging individuals with access to continuous development and growth opportunities. Here at the Y NSW, we embrace diversity, encourage innovation and sharing of ideas so you can truly own your role and take your career anywhere. If you want to use your corporate skills to make a difference to the lives of young people and their communities within a supportive and values-driven organisation, join the Y family and find your forever role.

Who What Y?

The Y NSW is a profit-for-purpose organisation focused on healthy living, social impact and empowering young people. We operate 18 recreation centres, 47 out-of-school-hours care services, and two camping locations which employ 1,500 staff across NSW –  and fund our diverse range of enriching community programs.

We believe in building a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage people of all genders, ages, religions, disability, sexual orientation, family and caring responsibilities and cultures, including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, to apply.

Commitment to Safeguarding

 At the Y, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe, at the Y, in their families and in their communities. As such, we embed Safeguarding into everything that we do to make sure Children and Young People are kept at the front of our minds in all our programs and services. We also ensure that all our candidates are appropriately screened to make sure that the right people are in the right roles to keep our children and young people safe. 

To learn more about our Commitment to Safeguarding Statement and our screening processes, click here.