About this role
Be inspired everyday – let your work make a difference #Superwithimpact More than one million Australians trust us with their money, and that trust shapes how we work every day. Our members sit at the centre of everything we do, guiding our decisions and the impact we strive to make. We’re looking for people who are purpose-driven and accountable, who value inclusion and collaboration, and who are proactive in managing risk to protect our members’ long-term outcomes. In return, you’ll be part of an organisation where your work contributes to strong returns, real-world impact, and a culture that reflects the communities our members serve. The opportunity - ‘Do what you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life’ #careerswithimpact 18 month maximum term contract - Melbourne, but will consider other locations Picture a role where you own the work from start to finish.
You will lead streams of our Obligations Management Uplift project and help strengthen how a fund for health and community workers protects its members' retirement savings. You will work directly with senior leaders using your established delivery and influencing skills. You will join a collaborative Legal & Compliance team that values trust, curiosity and honest conversation.
About the role
As our Senior Compliance Obligations Specialist, you will deliver your own streams of a project that gives HESTA a new approach to managing compliance obligations. You will turn complex superannuation requirements into clear, practical actions and work alongside business teams to put the right processes and controls in place. You will also help keep our Obligations Register and our GRC system, HESTAssure, accurate and easy to use. In this role, you will: Explain what each obligation requires and work with teams to map the processes and controls that meet it Support senior business leaders to review compliance arrangements for the obligations they own, identify gaps, and agree actions.
Take ownership of your streams, working out the steps between today and the outcome without waiting to be told Track actions through to closure, support reporting to executive and risk forums, and gain buy in from business leaders ensuring they're ready to own the outcome
About you
You bring deep superannuation compliance expertise and a delivery mindset. You enjoy getting stuck in with the business, and you explain things in plain language, so people know what to do and why. You build trust by establishing relationships with key stakeholders across all business teams. You will have: 7 or more years' compliance experience, ideally in superannuation or another APRA regulated setting Experience contributing to a transformation or uplift project (stream lead preferred), with a clear understanding of how projects run and a focus on delivering output within committed timeframes A hands-on coaching style with business teams, working with them to ensure they have the right compliance arrangements in place The confidence and credibility to engage with senior leaders, including Head of and General Manager level Strong problem-solving skills and the autonomy to manage a high volume of complex work If you have been looking for a Senior Compliance role where you own the outcome, we would love to hear from you.
Benefits that matter and make a difference for our employees Leave for those moments that matter , an additional 6 days of leave at the end of year, up to 6 days paid volunteer leave, gender neutral paid parental leave of 20 weeks, Gender Affirmation leave, reproductive health and wellbeing leave, Cultural and Ceremonial leave. Access your LSL after 3 years, take AL at half pay, and purchase up to 2 weeks additional leave (just to name a few!). Your Professional development matters , up to $5k per year professional development and up to 8 days professional development leave, HESTA scholarships and free access to a range of premium learning tools.
Your health and wellbeing matters , free annual flu shots and skin checks, incredible social events throughout the year and a comprehensive employee assistance program available 24/7. Your financial wellbeing matters , 15% super, financial planning support, end of year payment for all Enterprise Agreement-covered employees, incentivised Employee Referral Program and novated lease options.
We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures and abilities. We welcome and support applications from First Nations people, physically, neuro or culturally diverse, LGBTQI+, and people of any age. We are proud to be WGEA accredited as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equity. We want all candidates to feel safe, included and provided with the best opportunity to thrive, if you require reasonable adjustments during your application or throughout the recruitment process, please reach out to a member of the Talent team [email protected] and we’ll call you to discuss. We’ll close applications when we find the right person, so get in quick before you miss this opportunity. Please note: Applications via recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position #LI-JS1