The Opportunity: Newcastle Anglican have an exciting opportunity for a professional Business Partner to join the Risk & Compliance team.
You will be responsible for supporting the establishment and management of a robust compliance framework across Newcastle Anglican Corporation.
You will also develop, implement and continuously improve the risk management framework as well as policies and procedures across the organisation.
The successful applicant will manage insurance claims.
Liaising with brokers and insurers, you will maintain records, ensure compliance with delegation limits and manage general insurance administration including certificates of currency and risk documentation.
This is a full time permanent vacancy.
Why work for us?
Our people are the heart of what we do here at Newcastle Anglican.
As a part of our team, you have access to the following great benefits: Salary Package a range of everyday living expenses (Mortgage, Rent and Bills), up to $611/fortnight.
(cap limit of $15,900 each FBT year).
Meal entertainment/venue hire benefit, package up to a cap limit of $2,650 each FBT year.
Discounted enrolment fees for all Newcastle Anglican Schools Discounted private health insurance Career and development opportunities Flexible working options 14 weeks paid parental leave or 3 weeks paid partner leave.
Give back to the community and the people we support.
Access to Fitness Passport (over 800+gyms) Free access to our corporate Employee Assistance Program What are we looking for?
Administer and process insurance claims (excluding workers' compensation) below the deductible.
Review claim forms, policy wordings, invoices, and payments for compliance.
Refer claims above the deductible to brokers and insurers for processing.
Maintain a claims register and ensure accurate record-keeping.
Communicate with impacted parties to ensure clarity on the claims process and timelines.
Liaise with brokers and insurers for updates and clarification on claims.
Provide certificates of currency upon request.
Respond to insurance-related inquiries professionally and promptly.
Maintain and update policy wordings, certificates of currency, and related records Promote the use of R3 for hazard, incident, and risk assessment documentation.
Support the Quality, Risk and Safety team with ad hoc tasks as required.
Conduct regular reviews of operational controls to ensure ongoing compliance with high-risk obligations and regulatory standards.
Conduct regular risk assessments across Newcastle Anglican's operational and strategic areas, identifying, analysing, and evaluating potential risks, including process, system, and human-related risks.
Lead efforts to embed and enhance Newcastle Anglican's risk management framework, using benchmarking and best practice standards to elevate risk management maturity.
Support the development and delivery of training programs that build risk management capabilities within operational areas, enabling them to take ownership of risks and associated outcomes.
About you?
Tertiary qualification in Law, Business, Risk Management, or a related discipline.
A minimum of 5 years' experience in a risk management, compliance, audit, or consulting role.
Experience in Aged Care, NDIS, Child Youth and Family.
Proven experience in compliance management, risk management and insurance, within the not-for-profit sector.
In depth knowledge of regulatory requirements, compliance frameworks, and governance best practices across Aged Care, NDIS, Family and Community Services, Schools and Corporate Shared Services.
Excellent analytical and organisational skills, with the ability to interpret regulations and provide practical compliance solutions, with the ability to handle complex compliance requirements.
Strong communication skills, capable of building a compliance-focused culture across all organisational levels.
Experience working across several services with multiple key stakeholders in a business partnering role.
Proven experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining compliance frameworks, including managing compliance obligations and regulatory audits.
Demonstrated ability to build a compliance culture through training and leadership.
Direct experience engaging with regulatory bodies, managing audits, and addressing compliance breaches.
Professional, a fast learner, and committed to getting the job done to an exceptionally high standard every time.
Who we are?
Formerly known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, Newcastle Anglican is a faith-based organisation serving the people of the Hunter and the Central Coast.
We offer a leading Christian presence to our community through our parishes, four schools, Anglican Care and Samaritans.
Our vision is for people to flourish because of what we do, inspired by the way of Jesus.
We provide a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome all applications.
For more information visit www.newcastleanglican.org.au or for enquiries and a copy of the Position Description email the talent team at?******? ? You must have the right to live and work in Australia.