With over 1.3 million members RAC is one of WA’s most iconic and trusted brands. We are a purpose-led member organisation striving to create greater value for our members and deliver on our purpose to be “The driving force for a better WA.”
We currently have 2 opportunities available at a Senior Risk & Compliance Specialist level; including one with potential direct reports (Team Leader level).
As our Senior Risk & Compliance Specialist, you'll play a key role in helping our Insurance business make confident, informed decisions by embedding practical risk management and compliance into everyday operations.
This is an opportunity to partner with leaders across the business, influence strategic initiatives and help navigate an evolving regulatory landscape, ensuring we continue to deliver great outcomes for our members.
What you'll be doing
As a trusted advisor, you'll work closely with leaders and stakeholders to strengthen risk and compliance capability across the Insurance business. You'll:
- Partner with leaders to identify, assess and manage operational and strategic risks.
- Facilitate risk reviews and support effective risk-based decision making.
- Review the effectiveness of controls and recommend practical improvements.
- Support business continuity planning and resilience activities.
- Provide compliance advice on projects, process improvements and business change.
- Monitor emerging regulatory developments and help implement required changes.
- Prepare meaningful risk reporting and insights for senior leadership and governance committees.
- Build capability by coaching stakeholders and promoting a proactive risk culture.
- Depending on the successful candidate's experience and capability, this role may include leadership responsibility for one to two direct reports, including coaching, development and day-to-day people leadership.
About you
You're an experienced risk or compliance professional who enjoys partnering with the business rather than sitting on the sidelines. You can simplify complex regulatory requirements, influence stakeholders and provide pragmatic advice that balances commercial outcomes with effective risk management.
You'll bring:
- Experience in risk and/or compliance within insurance or financial services.
- Strong knowledge of risk management frameworks and compliance principles.
- Exposure to regulatory frameworks, with knowledge of APRA, ASIC and the General Insurance Code of Practice highly regarded.
- Sound understanding of APRA CPS 230 and its application in areas such as operational resilience, business continuity management, and supplier and service provider risk management.
- Demonstrated knowledge of technology risk, cyber risk, data risk and emerging AI risk management practices, including relevant regulatory expectations, governance frameworks and controls. This includes the ability to provide practical risk and compliance advice on technology-enabled change, cyber resilience, data governance and the adoption of AI solutions (required for Team leader level)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complexity into practical solutions.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with confidence influencing at all levels.
- A collaborative mindset and a passion for continuous improvement.
What can we offer you?
- A workplace culture where our people feel valued, respected, and empowered.
- Work in flexible ways that meet work/life commitments and support wellbeing.
- Be part of a purpose-led organisation that gives back to the WA community.
- An environment that values ongoing career development.
- Free Roadside Assistance and discounts on RAC products and services including Insurance, holiday Parks and Resorts, Security, Finance and Auto Services.
- Opportunities for community engagement and corporate volunteering.
Apply now with a CV showcasing what you can bring to the role.
Applications Close COB Friday 16th October 2026.
We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as RAC reserves the right to close this vacancy without notice.
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