Based in Milton, you’ll lead governance, risk and compliance at yourtown—working with leaders, supporting accreditation, and providing trusted advice to executives and the Board, while building a strong risk and compliance culture.

yourtown is a trusted provider of services for young people, with a focus on mental health and wellbeing, long-term unemployment, prevention of youth suicide, child protection, as well as support for those experiencing domestic and family violence.

Powered by yourtown, Kids Helpline is here for children and young people whenever they need us, anytime for any reason 24/7, through tailored mental health counselling services in line with their changing preferences for help-seeking.

Realise your potential at yourtown.

your opportunity

Based at Milton, the Governance, Risk & Compliance Specialist supports yourtown to develop and maintain frameworks and management systems that are fit-for-purpose, meet internal and external requirements and are aligned with industry best practice. The role also supports yourtown to proactively manage risks through assisting with the administration and implementation of the risk and compliance frameworks.

your role will include:

·  Leading and championing governance, risk, and compliance frameworks, including policies, procedures, conflicts of interest and whistleblower processes

·  Partnering with leaders across the organisation to identify, assess and manage risk, embedding fit-for-purpose controls and maintaining registers

·  Driving accreditation outcomes by reviewing accreditation strategies, coordinating audits and ensuring ongoing alignment with best practice

·  Providing high-quality advice, reporting and insights to Executive Leadership, the Board and Committees on governance, risk and compliance matters

·  Building organisational capability through training, guidance and proactive promotion of a positive risk and compliance culture

what we are looking for

You are an experienced governance, risk and compliance professional who brings strong policy expertise, sound judgement, and a collaborative approach. You are comfortable influencing at executive and board level, thrive in complex environments, and balance technical rigour with practical, people-centred solutions.

You will bring:

·  Passion, commitment and belief in young people

·  Tertiary qualifications with significant experience in governance, risk, compliance or policy roles

·  Strong written communication skills, with demonstrated experience developing clear, accurate policies and procedures

·  Well-developed stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence, advise and work collaboratively across diverse teams

·  A proactive mindset with the ability to manage competing priorities, work autonomously and drive continuous improvement

your benefits

When you join yourtown you will be welcomed into a safe, inclusive, and diverse community and an established and reputable national organisation.  We are a resilient, resourceful, and dedicated team who strive to make a difference and not accept the status quo.

Your employment experience will include:

• salary sacrifice options to increase your take home pay
• ability to negotiate flexible work hours and work arrangements
• opportunities for internal and external professional development

• free access to LinkedIn Learning including over 16,000 learning modules
• a genuine focus on employee health and wellbeing

• yourWellness program includes free access to Calm & Centr Apps
• access to free and confidential counselling sessions for you and members of your immediate family

• access to discounted private health insurance, banking and finance, insurance, and superannuation through our partner organisations
• an environment that genuinely values diversity and cultural capability and is an equal opportunity employer

how to apply

If you believe in the power of young people and in yourself, join team yourtown and have an amazing impact on the lives of young people, their families, neighbourhoods and the wider community in Australia. Click “Apply” to submit your application and take the next step in your career.

To view the full Position Description please visit: https://glykcf.files.cmp.optimizely.com/yourtown.PD.SnrGovRiskCompSp

Contact: Kerry Smith - Talent Specialist on 0732147*** / *******@yourtown.com.au

Role closes: 1st June 2026

yourtown has a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and we believe that Safeguarding is a shared responsibility of all, for all.

yourtown is committed to providing services that protect and keep children, young people and adults at risk free from harm. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory screening for child-related employment including the completion of a National Criminal History Check and retention of a valid Working with Children Check.

At yourtown, everybody belongs. We welcome, celebrate, and support a diverse and inclusive workforce that represents the communities in which we work.