WorkCover Queensland is entering an exciting new chapter, guided by a renewed strategic focus and strong executive leadership shaping our 2030 Strategy. We’re embarking on an enterprise-wide transformation to strengthen our impact and continue making a positive difference in people’s lives.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the design, development and embedment of WorkCover’s enterprise compliance framework, policies and obligations management approach from the ground up.
• Partner with senior leaders and the Risk Leadership Team to uplift compliance capability and build organisational awareness.
• Oversee compliance monitoring, reporting, incident management and obligations management, ensuring accurate insights for ELT, the Board and the Risk Committee.
• Build trusted relationships across the business, providing expert, practical and risk‑based compliance advice.
• Strengthen governance practices through continuous improvement initiatives, assessment and assurance frameworks, and proactive identification of emerging obligations.
• Lead, coach and develop the compliance team, creating a safe, inclusive and high‑performing environment.

What We’re Looking For 

We’re looking for a strategic and collaborative compliance leader who can confidently build trusted relationships, navigate senior stakeholders and drive uplift across a complex, regulated environment. You’ll bring strong judgment, a people‑centred approach and the ability to translate compliance requirements into practical, well‑balanced solutions that support good governance and better business decisions.

What You’ll Bring

• Demonstrated experience designing, developing and embedding compliance and governance frameworks, policies and obligations management approaches (government or regulated environment experience highly regarded).
• Strong leadership capability with experience developing high‑performing teams and building capability across a function or business.
• Proven ability to influence, educate and partner with senior stakeholders, including ELT and external regulatory bodies.
• Experience delivering compliance monitoring, reporting and incident management processes.
• Strong analytical, communication and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to translate complex requirements into clear, practical guidance.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Business, Law, Risk or related disciplines, with professional memberships (CA ANZ, CPA, IIA, Governance Institute, ACI) desirable.

A Bit About Us 

Our vision is to be the best workers’ compensation insurer, making a positive difference to people’s lives and keeping Queenslanders working. We turn care into action, act with integrity, and work together to unlock what’s possible. If you value empathy, collaboration, and continuous improvement, you’ll find a great community at WorkCover.  

At WorkCover, we deliver with heart, own our outcomes, work best together and stay open to what’s possible - and we’re looking for people who share these values. Working in a collaborative team environment within a supportive and engaged organisation, you’ll enjoy a hybrid work model, access to personalised learning and development opportunities and the holistic support of our health and wellbeing program. We offer industry‑competitive salaries, a generous superannuation scheme (including co‑contribution) and study assistance. You can find out more about our Employee Benefits by visiting Working at WorkCover Qld.   

How do I apply? 

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter by 4pm Tuesday 31^st March 2026.

We are committed to ensuring WorkCover reflects the diversity of the Queensland community. We welcome applications from First Nations peoples, members of the LGBTQIA+SB community, people of all ages, people who are neurodivergent, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. 

To ensure you have the best and most inclusive experience, please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to help you confidently showcase your skills and potential. You can contact us at recruitment@workcoverqld.com.au or let our recruitment team know during your conversation with them. 

Pre-employment checks will be conducted on all prospective employees. This includes a Right to Work in Australia Check, Police Check, Education Check, Reference Check, and where appropriate a Visa Check. The information provided will be treated as confidential in accordance with the Information Privacy Act 2009 (Qld). 

Please Note: WorkCover does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies and will not be liable for related fees. All recruitment is managed internally. Agencies must not represent or promote WorkCover roles without prior written authorisation.