Risk & Policy Advisor

Join to apply for the Risk & Policy Advisor role at Infinite Aged Care Infinite Aged Care is a progressive residential aged care provider with 17 established care homes across Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia & soon to be Victoria. Boasting over 30 years’ experience in the sector with its operational head office located on the Gold Coast and over 2,000 employees nationally, our company’s core mission is to #MakeAgedCareGreat for all our residents, their families, our employees and the communities in which we operate by committing to delivering consistent high‑quality care, inclusive cultures and best in class operations every day Opportunity Join a team where your expertise makes a real impact. As the Risk & Policy Advisor , you’ll champion a robust risk culture across Infinite Aged Care guiding leaders, shaping effective policies, and ensuring risks are identified, understood, and well managed. Your work will strengthen compliance, support operational teams, and help safeguard the wellbeing of residents and staff. In Summary Lead and enhance the organisation’s Risk Management Framework, including monitoring risks, supporting incident reviews, and maintaining the Enterprise Risk Register. Provide expert risk management advice to operational leaders and escape significant risks to senior management. Develop, review, and update organisational policies and procedures in line with legislation, standards, and best practice. Coordinate the Policy Review Committee and ensure complex regulatory information is translated into clear, accessible documents. Support quality, compliance, and continuous improvement activities, including audits, accreditation, and regulatory reviews. Ensure policies and processes meet Aged Care, NDIS, WHS, and other regulatory requirements. Maintain accurate documentation and records in accordance with organisational and legislative obligations. Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support risk, quality, and compliance initiatives. About You 3–5 years’ experience in residential aged care in a policy development or risk role (or equivalent) Strong understanding of the Aged Care Quality Standards and compliance frameworks. In‑depth knowledge of regulatory reform and sector changes within the Australian Aged Care environment. Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem‑solving abilities. High‑level written and verbal communication skills. Ability to interpret and apply legislation, standards, and compliance frameworks. Proven competence in technical writing and document management. Ability to build effective relationships and influence stakeholders. Proficiency with clinical information systems, incident management platforms, and Microsoft Office applications (desirable). Employee Benefits - Why work for us? FREE mandatory & self‑paced training modules throughout your employment. Earn extra income via Carefriends employee referral program (*unlimited referrals) Earn extra income via weekly shift bidding for extra shifts in your week. Discounted retail, fuel and technology items via Employee discounts provider – Flare. Fitness Passport to access discounted exercise, wellness and sporting facilities e.g aquatic centres FREE Employee Assistance Program for family, financial and wellbeing support services. Ability to cross‑skill into hospitality and resident engagement teams. Ability to span your career across our 17 homes nationally. Dedicated and structured workplace induction plan with an assigned buddy for your initial shifts. Companywide safety‑first workplaces for our residents, families and staff. Contact – If you would like to know more about us or this position before applying, please reach out to our recruitment specialist – Teri via email or phone . Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Other Industries Hospitals and Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr