Shape and embed HCF's new Risk Assurance function, partnering with leaders across the business to strengthen risk, controls and outcomes.
About the Role
HCF is establishing a dedicated Line 2 Risk Assurance function, and we're looking for a passionate and experienced leader to shape, design and embed this capability across the organisation. Rather than stepping into a mature, established assurance team, you'll play a pivotal role in creating the framework, methodology, approach and education required to bring the function to life.
Balancing deep technical risk expertise with strong commercial business partnering, you'll provide independent Line 2 assurance to assess whether key risks are appropriately identified and managed, controls are designed and operating effectively, and regulatory obligations are being met.
Working closely with senior leaders, Heads of Function and Risk Owners, you'll help strengthen risk management practices, enhance control environments and drive better business outcomes across HCF.
With responsibility for a team of two Risk Assurance professionals, you'll foster a collaborative and high-performing environment, supporting team development and excellence in assurance delivery.
We're looking for a leader who enjoys driving improvement, influencing positive change and partnering with stakeholders to strengthen risk and control environments. Whether you've helped enhance an existing capability or delivered significant assurance initiatives, you'll bring the experience and passion to help establish a trusted and value-adding Risk Assurance function.
About You
You may come from a risk assurance, controls assurance, internal audit or risk management background. Importantly, you'll bring experience implementing or enhancing assurance frameworks, programs or methodologies and be energised by the opportunity to help shape a growing capability.
You enjoy collaborating with and developing others and are committed to fostering a positive, high-performing team environment. Whether you've formally led people or played a key role in coaching and mentoring colleagues, you'll be passionate about helping others succeed.
Commercially minded and highly collaborative, you're confident providing independent challenge and influencing stakeholders at all levels of the business. You enjoy working through complexity, bringing people on the journey and turning strategic objectives into practical outcomes.
You'll Bring
- 8+ years' experience in risk assurance, controls assurance, internal audit or a related discipline within the Australian financial services industry.
- Strong knowledge of APRA prudential standards, including CPS 230, and broader regulatory requirements such as FAR and ASIC obligations.
- Demonstrated experience developing, enhancing or implementing assurance frameworks, methodologies or assurance programs within complex organisations.
- Experience leading assurance reviews and assessing the effectiveness of risk management and control environments.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence, challenge and build trusted relationships with senior leaders.
- Experience coaching, mentoring or developing others, with the ability to foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
- Strong analytical, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Previous experience within a Big 4 or leading professional services environment will be highly regarded.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, Law, Risk Management or a related discipline.
- Professional qualification such as CPA, CA, CIA or equivalent.
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.
