Compliance and Governance Specialist

• Location: National, Flexible
• Type: Permanent, full time
• Hybrid role, Happy to talk flexible working

The opportunity

An exciting opportunity exists to join the Risk, Governance and Regulation Team in Elders Insurance, a growing business in QBE AUSPAC division. Elders Insurance operates as a joint venture 80% owned by QBE and 20% by Elders Rural Services ownership.

Reporting to the Head of Risk, Governance and Regulation you will support the relevant function in ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements related to Risk and Governance. This involves coordinating and managing various aspects of compliance, working closely with internal stakeholders such as Compliance, Risk, Company Secretarial, and Legal to uphold regulatory standards.

About QBE

At QBE, we get to the heart of what matters for our customers. And we do it all with a human touch.

We’re an international insurer with more than 13,000 people working across 26 countries – which means we’re big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact. It’s an exciting time. We’re building momentum towards our vision to become the most consistent and innovative risk partner.

What if you could have a positive impact – at work and in the world? As part of the QBE team, you’ll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind.

Your new role

As a Compliance and Governance Specialist your key responsibilities will include;

• Coordinating quarterly papers for the Elders Insurance Underwriting Agency (EIUA) Board and Elders Risk and Compliance Committee
• Managing the Sale of Servicing Rights process and annual EIUA Disclosure Document
• Managing any oversight and supervision of Franchise requirements
• Responding to adhoc compliance and governance queries from the Elders Network and EIUA stakeholders
• Monitoring and tracking regulatory developments and representing Elders interests for these projects
• Leading and managing Compliance and Governance reporting
• Incident Management remediation, analysis and assisting QBE Compliance Team with investigations into legislative and code breaches
• Managing quarterly compliance reviews as part of EIUA Agency Remediation Framework

About you

To be successful in this role you will have proven experience in a similar role working in a regulated industry, with insurance, banking or superannuation preferred.

You will also have;

• Strong understanding of financial services laws, regulation and general insurance code of practice
• Strong written and communication skills, with an eye for detail
• Proven stakeholder management and influencing skills and demonstrated commercial acumen
• Ability to work autonomously

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from:

• ‘Hybrid Working’ – a mix of working from home and in the office to enhance your work/life balance
• Life Leave, supporting the life events we all experience, leaving your annual leave for rest
• 18 weeks’ gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid super
• A range of discounts on insurance products, car hire, hotels, goods and services

To learn more about benefits of working with us, click here. 

Rewards & Recognition

We value our employee’s experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:

• 2025 Winner of Excellence in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award at the Insurance Business Australia Awards for our Respect@QBE program
• Platinum employer on the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) – the definitive national benchmark on LGBTQI+ workplace inclusion
• Ranked in the top ten in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2025 for medium sized program as voted by graduates

APPLY NOW and let’s make it happen! 

If you’re looking for a career that combines your expertise and your empathy, click Apply today. Your career. At the heart of it.

Successful applicants will need to complete work rights, police and credit checks through our online provider as a condition of employment.

QBE recognise the value of diverse perspectives and experience. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. If we can provide support with access requirements, alternative work arrangements or you would like to connect with one of our networks please contact us at [email protected]

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Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.