Supplier Management & Governance Lead
Procurement | Risk & Governance | Sydney CBD
Lead supplier governance and elevate supplier management
HCF is looking for a Supplier Management & Governance Lead to drive and embed its supplier governance and third-party risk framework across the organisation.
This role is responsible for strengthening how HCF manages supplier risk, service provider governance and operational resilience, with a strong focus on aligning with APRA CPS 230 requirements.
Working closely with Procurement, Risk, Legal, Technology and Cyber Security teams, you will play a key role in coordinating governance processes, enhancing and overseeing risk management practices and ensuring supplier oversight meets regulatory expectations.
This role suits someone who enjoys operating with autonomy and influence, while remaining hands-on in delivery, leading governance forums and driving improvements across a complex stakeholder landscape.
What you’ll be doing
You will lead the coordination, reporting and continuous improvement of supplier governance and supplier management activities across HCF.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading and coordinating supplier governance activities, including quarterly governance forums and executive reporting
Maintaining and overseeing the Material Service Provider Register
Driving the delivery of supplier risk assessments and governance processes
Providing independent challenge to business owners on supplier risk, resilience and control effectiveness
Developing and evolving supplier management frameworks, policies and processes
Coordinating cross-functional engagement across Procurement, Risk, Legal, Technology and business stakeholders
Ensuring supplier governance outputs are suitable for Executive and Board reporting
Using data and insights to strengthen risk oversight and supplier performance monitoring
Supporting regulatory engagement including APRA reviews, internal audits and external audits
Leading HCF’s approach to Modern Slavery risk and annual reporting
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone with strong experience operating within governance, risk or procurement environments, ideally within regulated industries. You’ll bring the ability to work independently, influence stakeholders and drive governance outcomes across the business.
Key experience includes:
Experience in supplier management, third-party risk, procurement governance or operational risk
Strong understanding of governance frameworks, risk management processes and control environments
Experience developing or improving policies, frameworks and governance processes
Ability to lead governance forums and produce senior leadership or board-level reporting
Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to challenge and influence constructively
Experience working across complex stakeholder groups including Risk, Legal, Technology or Cyber
Ability to operate with autonomy, ambiguity and accountability
Experience within APRA-regulated environments such as banking, insurance or superannuation will be highly regarded.
Why join HCF?
At HCF, our purpose is to make healthcare understandable, affordable, high quality and member-focused.
You’ll join a collaborative organisation where governance and risk management are critical to protecting our members and strengthening our operational resilience.
This is a unique opportunity to lead and shape supplier governance in a large, purpose-led organisation while working closely with senior stakeholders across the business.
If you’re interested in a role where you can drive governance outcomes, influence stakeholders and strengthen supplier risk management, we’d love to hear from you.
About HCF
At HCF, our purpose is to bring our human touch to healthcare. Since 1932 we’ve been putting our members and their health first. As Australia’s largest not-for-profit health fund, we cover 2 million members with health, life, travel and pet insurance and our vision is to make healthcare understandable, affordable, high quality and member centric.
We want to be true health partners to our members, easily guiding the healthcare choices that are right for them. At HCF, our values are the way we do things and create the necessary culture to help us realise our purpose and deliver our Strategy. Living our values in action we step forward, walk in their shoes, stay human, make it better and get there together.
Culture & Benefits
Purpose-driven passion
We’re united by a common purpose: to make healthcare affordable, understandable, high quality and member-focused.
Wellness and work-life balance
We’ll empower you with the necessary skills and tools to support your personal wellbeing journey, ensuring you perform at your best. Our offerings include:
Flexible working arrangements
50% subsidy on HCF hospital and/or extras cover
Family-friendly certified employer
18 weeks of parental leave for all new parents
Mental health and wellbeing programs, including workshops, fitness classes, flu vaccinations, skin checks and more
Discounts on HCF’s products, including life, pet and travel Insurance, as well as discounts at Fitness First gyms and on our eyecare products.
Collaboration and inclusivity
We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplace is welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and socio-economic status.
Continuous learning and growth
We believe in lifelong learning. HCF provides opportunities for personal and professional development. From workshops to mentorship programs, we encourage your growth and curiosity.
Next steps
If you require any adjustments to assist you in making your application or during the recruitment or onboarding process, please reach out to Talent Acquisition – [email protected] to discuss.
We encourage applicants to submit their applications at their earliest convenience, as at HCF, we review applications as they are submitted, and may have filled the role prior to the job closing date.
