Risk & Compliance Associate
Job Summary
Employer: Broadleaf Projects Pty Ltd
Location: Melbourne, VIC
Job Type: Part Time – 0.6 FTE; Flexible hybrid working arrangements
Remuneration: $65,075 – $71,343 inclusive of superannuation
Closing Date: 11 July 2026
Travel: Travel is generally not required, except for occasional conferences or industry events.
About the Role
Supporting Risk & Compliance within a Leading Tertiary Institution
Broadleaf Projects is seeking a highly organised, analytical, and detail-oriented Risk & Compliance Associate to support risk, governance, and compliance activities within a leading tertiary institution’s operational and project delivery environment.
This role would suit someone who enjoys structure, governance, continuous improvement, stakeholder coordination, and working with systems, frameworks, reporting, and project risk processes in a complex institutional setting.
The successful candidate will work in an embedded capacity within a major tertiary institution while remaining employed and supported by Broadleaf Projects.
The Opportunity
This is a part-time position (0.6 FTE / 3 days per week) focused on supporting project risk management, governance reporting, compliance processes, operational risk activities, and continuous improvement initiatives across construction and infrastructure delivery programs.
Key Priorities
You will work closely with project managers, governance stakeholders, operational teams, and the Risk & Compliance Lead to support:
Risk and issue registers
Governance reporting
Risk assessments and reviews
Compliance processes and frameworks
Project delivery documentation
Lessons learned processes
Power BI and reporting support
SharePoint and Teams administration
Risk and compliance meeting coordination
Stakeholder communication and engagement
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys bringing structure, consistency, clarity, and accountability to complex environments.
About You
You are likely someone who:
Is highly detail-oriented and process-driven
Enjoys working with governance frameworks, systems, and reporting
Has strong written communication and organisational skills
Can manage multiple priorities with accuracy and professionalism
Enjoys identifying gaps, risks, trends, and process improvements
Is collaborative, calm, reliable, and outcome-focused
Builds strong working relationships across teams
Takes pride in producing high-quality work
Enjoys supporting operational excellence and continuous improvement
Experience & Background
We are open to candidates from a range of backgrounds including:
Risk & compliance
Project governance / PMO
Construction project administration
Audit or assurance
Institutional or university environments
Operational risk
Project coordination
Governance reporting
Business operations
Desirable
Audit, compliance, or risk-related certification, including training or qualifications through RMIA or equivalent professional bodies.
Certified Practising Risk Manager, risk associate, or equivalent credential.
Exposure to ISO 31000 or equivalent risk management standards.
Experience within tertiary education, infrastructure, construction, or project delivery environments
Experience with Power BI, SharePoint, Teams, or risk management systems
Position Details
Part Time – 0.6 FTE (3 days per week)
Salary Package: $65,075 – $71,343 inclusive of superannuation
Metropolitan Melbourne location
Hybrid working arrangement available
Continuing position
About Broadleaf Projects
Broadleaf Projects is a Melbourne-based project management and advisory consultancy supporting complex infrastructure and capital works programs across the tertiary education sector.
We work closely with leading universities and institutions across Victoria to deliver project management, governance, risk, energy, and strategic advisory services within live operational environments.
How to Apply
Please submit:
Your CV
A brief cover letter outlining your interest in the role and relevant experience
Accomplished Filter Questionnaire that can be found here.