Manager, Quality, Risk and Compliance

Join Men’s Family Violence Services Australia (MFVSA Ltd)

Following extensive consultation and careful review, the No to Violence (NTV) Board has made the decision to establish Men’s Family Violence Services Australia (MFVSA) as a fully independent organisation dedicated to delivering specialist services that work directly with men to end their use of family violence.

MFVSA aims become Australia’s leading specialist service delivery organisation focused on multi-session and place-based interventions for men who use family violence. MFVSA  is positioned to deliver high-quality, evidence-informed services that support safer outcomes for victim survivors, families and communities.

Shape the Future of a New Organisation

This is a unique opportunity to join a newly established national organisation at a pivotal moment in its development. We are seeking passionate, values-driven leaders and professionals who are committed to ending men’s use of family violence and want to help build a strong, sustainable and innovative service delivery organisation from the ground up.

Working at MFVSA offers the opportunity to:

• Contribute to the establishment of a new specialist national organisation.
• Influence the future direction of men’s behaviour change and intervention services.
• Work alongside experienced practitioners Help create an organisational culture grounded in safety, accountability, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Make a meaningful contribution to the prevention and reduction of family violence across Australia.

Recruitment Opportunities

Recruitment for an independent Board Chair and Chief Executive Officer is currently underway, with additional leadership and operational roles to be advertised in the coming weeks. Independent operations are expected to commence on or around 1 October 2026, subject to funding body approvals. If you are passionate about creating safer communities and want to be part of building Australia’s leading specialist men’s family violence service organisation, we encourage you to apply and help shape the future of MFVSA.

 About the role

Role Type: Permanent, Part-time (0.8 FTE)

Classification: SCHADS Level 6.3

Location: Hybrid or remote

Closing date: Applications will be reviewed as received until the position is filled.

The Manager, Quality, Risk and Compliance is a standalone leadership role responsible for strengthening MFVSA’s quality, safety, risk, compliance and governance systems. Reporting to the General Manager, Corporate Services, the role will lead the development, implementation and review of quality and safety frameworks, compliance plans, accreditation processes, risk management systems, internal audit activity, incident management and continuous improvement initiatives. This role will suit an experienced quality, risk and compliance professional who can work autonomously, influence senior leaders and provide clear advice to the Executive Team and Board. You will help ensure MFVSA meets legislative, regulatory, contractual and accreditation obligations while promoting a culture of safety, accountability, learning and continuous quality improvement.

About you

You will be highly organised, systems-focused and confident working across quality, safety, risk and compliance frameworks. You will bring sound judgement, strong communication skills and the ability to interpret data, monitor assurance activity, manage compliance obligations and support leaders to strengthen safe and effective service delivery.

• Experience developing, implementing and reviewing quality, safety, risk and compliance frameworks, systems, policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to support accreditation, regulatory compliance, internal audit activity and continuous quality improvement processes.
• Strong understanding of risk management, incident management, hazards, near misses, complaints, feedback and escalation processes.
• Ability to provide clear reporting and advice to leadership, executive teams, boards or committees on compliance, risk, quality and safety matters.
• Experience overseeing organisational knowledge management, policy review, strategic reporting or business management systems would be highly regarded.

Further details relating to the key responsibilities of this role can be found in the position description. Please contact peopleandculture@mfvsa.org.au for a copy.

What We Offer

Staff will have access to:

• Flexible and hybrid/remote working arrangements to support work/life balance
• Salary Packaging – tax free salary benefits of up to $15,900 per year plus up to $2,650 per year for entertainment benefits
• Additional leave including bonus leave, career break and paid parental leave (conditions apply)
• Purchased leave options available
• Generous paid study leave (conditions apply)
• Portable Long Service Leave

How to apply

Please submit your application outlining your relevant experience aligned to the role deliverables and selection criteria. Applications will be reviewed as received until the position is filled.

We recognise that everyone is unique, and you might require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply and put your skills forward for consideration.

If we can make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process to better enable you to participate, or if you have any other questions, please reach out to us at peopleandculture@mfvsa.org.au

MFVSA values diversity and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of colour. We value people of all abilities and diversity of culture, faith, gender identity and sexual orientation. We welcome unique contributions and perspectives of all people to ensure our workforce is representative of the communities we work with and live in.