Senior Risk Compliance Assurance Advisor
Job Summary
Employer: South Australia Police
Location: CBD Adelaide
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: ASO7 - $116,089 - $125,490 per annum
Closing Date: 1 October 2026 5:00 PM
About the Role
Help shape the future of risk, compliance and assurance at SAPOL
This is a unique opportunity to join South Australia Police at a pivotal stage in the evolution of its enterprise risk, compliance and assurance capability. You will play a leading role in strengthening governance, enhancing organisational resilience, and supporting informed decision-making across one of South Australia's largest and most complex public sector organisations.
As the Senior Risk, Compliance and Assurance Advisor, you will work closely with executives, leaders and stakeholders across SAPOL to drive the development and continuous improvement of risk, compliance, assurance and business continuity programs. Your work will directly support SAPOL's strategic priorities and help deliver better outcomes for the South Australian community.
This is more than a traditional risk role. It is an opportunity to influence organisational culture, shape future frameworks and contribute to major initiatives designed to enhance SAPOL's organisational maturity and capability.
What you'll bring
You are a trusted advisor who can translate complex risk and compliance concepts into practical business outcomes. You enjoy influencing change, partnering with stakeholders and helping organisations strengthen governance, performance and accountability.
You'll bring experience in one or more of the following:
Enterprise risk management
Compliance management
Internal audit and assurance
Business continuity management
Governance frameworks
Regulatory compliance
Organisational change and capability development
Most importantly, you'll bring the ability to build relationships, influence outcomes and drive continuous improvement across a diverse and complex operating environment.
About Us
South Australia Police is committed to building a culturally responsive, inclusive workplace and strengthening trust, respect and partnership with First Nations communities. We encourage applications from First Nations peoples, people with disability, and candidates from diverse backgrounds.
As an equal opportunity employer, we support flexible working arrangements where reasonably possible and are committed to providing a barrier-free recruitment process. If you have any support or access requirements, please let us know at the time of application.
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
How to Apply
All applications must be submitted online.
Applicants must submit a covering letter (two pages) addressing the essential minimum requirements of the role outlined in the Position Information Document and a current resume. Referees required upon request. Applicants external to SAPOL must complete an RF2099 Pre-Employment Declaration Form and submit this with their application.
For more information please contact:
Bianca Holmes
Bianca.Holmes@harrisonmcmillan.com.au
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