Woolworths

• Permanent Opportunity
• Sydney Location - Hybrid working arrangements
• Join us at a pivotal time as we refresh our Group Compliance function, playing a key role in shaping our annual strategy and adding greater value to the business.

We are Woolworths Group

We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives connected by a shared Purpose – ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’ It’s that Purpose that fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week. 

If you’re excited to turn today’s blue sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you’ll find yourself supported and enriched in a dynamic, inclusive and empowering workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.

The Opportunity

The Risk Partner - Compliance role sits in Group Compliance within the Group Risk Platform, a Line 2 function for Woolworths Group. 

Woolworths has a decentralised compliance model in which compliance activities are led by each BU, supported by Group Legal and where relevant supported by specialist Line 1 compliance teams for key areas such safety (people, food and product), privacy, cyber, etc.

You will be joining at an exciting stage at Woolworths, refreshing the Group Compliance function to bring greater value for the Group. We see this role is an important part of the Group Compliance refresh.

What you’ll do

• Act as a key advisor on all compliance matters, balancing business objectives with risk management.
• Help shape and execute the annual Group Compliance work program and reporting for senior leadership and the Board.
• Apply the 'Three Lines of Defence' model to develop and implement a fit-for-purpose Group Compliance model.
• Maintain and update Group compliance policies, frameworks, and tools.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including Legal and specialized compliance teams.
• Lead efforts to improve compliance capabilities and knowledge sharing across the business.

What you’ll bring

• Experience in Line 2 compliance.
• Proven ability to be a self-motivated, autonomous team player.
• Strong skills in stakeholder influencing and collaboration.
• Excellent problem-solving and solution design abilities.
• Exceptional planning, prioritization, and execution skills.
• Drive to champion and implement change with an agile and growth mindset.

What you’ll experience

• Hybrid Flexibility: Blend in-office engagement with work-from-home opportunities for a balanced work week.
• A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network.
• Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work.
• 12 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers plus paid superannuation for up to 12 months while the Team Member is on parental leave - eligible from the first day of employment

Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group 

As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. 

Woolworths Group is an inclusive, team-first company and we value all skills and experiences. If you meet some, but not all of the requirements, we encourage you to submit your application.