About CEHL

Common Equity Housing Ltd (CEHL) is Australia’s largest co‑operative housing provider. Our purpose led, community-based housing model delivers lasting social impact by putting people at the centre of everything we do. For more than 40 years, we’ve provided safe, secure and affordable housing across Victoria. We manage over 2,000 homes and work in partnership with more than 80 housing co‑operatives, supporting around 5,000 co‑op members and CEHL direct renters.

The opportunity

We’re seeking an experienced and motivated Compliance and Assurance Lead to join CEHL and build a meaningful career with a stable, respected registered housing provider.

You’ll be part of a collaborative and supportive team, working closely with CEHL teams to support the delivery of an innovative, renter‑centred housing model that genuinely puts people first.

Why work with us

CEHL offers excellent working conditions and benefits, including:

• Generous salary packaging, including meals and entertainment allowance
• Six additional days of paid leave
• Hybrid working arrangements
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Modern Carlton office close to Lygon Street cafés and local parks.

If you value purpose led work, integrity and collaboration, CEHL is a place where you can do work that matters.

About the role

As Compliance and Assurance Lead, you play a key role in strengthening CEHL’s governance, accountability, and performance. The position is responsible for managing CEHL’s compliance, assurance and complaints management functions, ensuring frameworks are effective, contemporary, and embedded across the organisation and support a culture of transparency and continuous improvement. Working closely with senior management, the role provides high-quality reporting, advice and assurance to support effective decision-making and organisational accountability.

About you

You will be known for your ability to embed governance and compliance frameworks in complex, multi stakeholder environments. You are able to lead with influence, demonstrate strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills and your subject matter expertise will have been developed through:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• At least 5 years’ experience in senior compliance and/or audit roles.
• Knowledge and practical understanding of (or ability to quickly attain) relevant regulatory and governance frameworks, including Housing Registrar Performance Standards, Corporations Act, Privacy Act, and sector-specific obligations.
• Comprehension of internal systems of control.
• Experience embedding governance and compliance frameworks in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Demonstrated experience preparing Board and Committee reports.
• Experience in team leadership, supervision and mentoring others will be highly regarded.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with a collaborative and respectful approach.
• Tertiary qualifications in Governance, Law, Business, or related field.
• Postgraduate study and/or certifications in compliance or auditing desirable.

If this sounds like you, and you're looking to join a purpose driven organisation dedicated to providing long-term, secure and affordable housing to communities across Victoria, please apply now with your CV and a Cover Letter outlining you interest in the role and why you would like to join our team. Please note that shortlisting will commence as applications are received.

All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will be required to undertake a Police Check. A Working with Children Check is also a requirement of this role.

CEHL is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ communities, and people of all ages.

We ensure fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and encourage candidates to let us know if any adjustments are needed to support full participation.

Due to the inherent requirements of this role, applicants must not have a current tenancy relationship with the organisation.

You will be notified of the outcome of your application within 4 weeks.