About the Role:

Reporting to the Head of Audit, Risk and Compliance, this role plays a key part in strengthening the organisation’s risk and compliance capability. You will work closely with business leaders to embed practical frameworks that support informed decision-making and ensure compliance with regulatory obligations and internal policies.

Operating within the Three Lines of Defence model, you will partner with the business to identify, assess, and manage risks, implement effective controls, and provide guidance on regulatory requirements. The role also monitors risk decisions and delivers clear, timely reporting to senior leadership.

You will support the ongoing implementation and maintenance of risk management, compliance, and business continuity frameworks, helping to foster a strong risk culture across the organisation.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Act as a trusted business partner, providing guidance on risk and compliance.
• Facilitate risk assessments and apply enterprise risk management frameworks (ISO 31000).
• Provide second-line challenge and support robust risk and control practices.
• Translate regulatory obligations into practical policies, procedures, and controls.
• Monitor compliance, support audits, and assist with regulatory interactions.
• Maintain and improve risk registers, controls, and assurance frameworks.
• Coach, guide, and train teams to enhance risk and compliance awareness.
• Lead business continuity planning, training, and simulation exercises.
• Manage incidents, breaches, and regulatory changes, driving corrective actions and lessons learned.
• Prepare insightful risk and compliance reporting and support governance committees.
• Support continuous improvement of the risk management framework across all business units.
• Track, validate, and report on remediation actions and control effectiveness.
• Oversee compliance attestations and control testing cycles, addressing non-conformances.
• Conduct third-party due diligence and manage related risk exposures.
• Embed regulatory changes into the control environment and support business compliance readiness.

About you:

The ideal person for this role will have/be:

• A team player who works effectively with colleagues and stakeholders, sharing knowledge and skills.
• An effective communicator, able to partner with the business while maintaining independence.
• An innovative thinker who seeks ways to improve processes and provide creative solutions.
• Proactive in personal development, continually identifying and building skills and talents.
• Demonstrates integrity, acting with honesty, transparency, and trust.
• Presents professionally with a positive attitude and approach to work.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing business needs and management priorities to achieve results.

Essential Experience:

• Tertiary qualification in risk, governance, or a related discipline, or equivalent applied experience in operations, risk management, or business continuity.
• Experience in operations, risk management, compliance, or assurance, preferably in telecommunications, technology, or other regulated industries.
• Experience partnering with operational and technology teams to embed risk and compliance into day-to-day decision-making.

About us:

Uniti Group is an exciting, dynamic and fast-growing word-class digital infrastructure company.

At Uniti Group we are absolutely committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We strongly encourage applications from individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nations people, and people with disabilities. We believe that diversity a key driver of innovation and success. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all employees, regardless of their background or identity, and are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. Join our team and become part of a company that values diversity and inclusivity at its core.

All genders are encouraged to apply.

If this role sounds like you, we would like to hear from you! You must have the right to live and work in in Australia to apply for this role. For current opportunities, please visit our Careers Portal at https://unitigrouplimited.elmotalent.com.au/careers/careers/jobs

Questions about the role to be emailed directly to our HR team at recruitment@unitigrouplimited.com

No recruiters please, we manage our recruitment in-house.