Executive Manager Grants, Governance & Compliance

Work Type: Full-time

Location: Wellington, NSW

About Us:

Wellington Aboriginal Corporation Health Service (WACHS) is an Aboriginal community-controlled health organisation that aims to empower Aboriginal people to take control of their individual, family and community health and wellbeing needs through our clinical and community programs.

Our main services are based in Wellington and Dubbo, and we provide outreach services to other towns and communities through our regional programs.

About the role:

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Executive Manager Grants, Governance & Compliance to lead WACHS’ governance, risk, compliance and grant management functions.

This is a senior leadership role where you will work closely with the CEO, Board and Executive Leadership Team to:

• Strengthen organisational governance and accountability
• Manage risk, compliance and accreditation requirements
• Drive funding growth and sustainability
• Support quality assurance and continuous improvement
• Lead a high-performing and culturally safe team

You will provide high-level strategic advice, maintain effective governance and assurance systems, and oversee the full grant lifecycle to ensure WACHS meets its regulatory, funding and organisational obligations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to organisational strategy as an active member of the Executive Leadership Team
• Provide high-level advice to the CEO and Board on governance, risk and compliance matters
• Lead and maintain governance, risk management and compliance frameworks
• Support Board and Committee reporting, governance calendars and statutory compliance
• Oversee internal audits, compliance reviews, incident management and risk mitigation strategies
• Lead accreditation processes, Quality Management Systems and continuous improvement initiatives
• Manage the end-to-end grant lifecycle, including identifying funding opportunities, preparing applications, reporting and acquittals
• Identify new funding opportunities and strengthen funding diversification and sustainability
• Maintain organisational policies, document control systems, compliance registers and internal controls
• Build strong relationships with funding bodies, regulators, auditors and key partners
• Lead, mentor and develop the Governance, Compliance and Grants team

Selection Criteria:

• Minimum five years’ experience in governance, compliance, risk or a similar senior role
• Demonstrated executive or senior leadership experience
• Strong knowledge of governance frameworks, risk management and compliance systems
• Experience managing grants, funding agreements, reporting requirements and acquittals
• Proven ability to develop and implement organisational frameworks, policies and procedures
• Experience working effectively with Boards and Committees
• Strong stakeholder engagement, influencing and relationship management skills
• High-level analytical, reporting and decision-making capability
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Governance, Law, Business, Public Health or a related discipline
• Experience within an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation or not-for-profit environment will be highly regarded
• Strong understanding of Aboriginal health, community control and cultural governance principles
• Current Working with Children Check
• National Police Check
• NSW Driver’s Licence
• Current COVID-19 vaccination, with a minimum of two doses

Benefits:

• Company car provided
• A competitive salary and generous not-for-profit salary packaging
• The opportunity to hold a key leadership role within an enthusiastic and dedicated Aboriginal community-controlled organisation

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply and bring their unique perspectives to our team.

For any enquiries, please contact us at hr@wachs.net.au.