Squad Lead - Business Continuity, Third Party, Legal & Regulatory Risk

You’re only human.   

It’s a strange thing to say, because us humans are capable of incredible things. And at Medibank, we know our greatest potential lies in the people who work with us.   

We strive to make real, fundamental change, driven by a simple purpose: to create the best health and wellbeing for all of Australia.  

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a Squad Lead to play a critical leadership role in strengthening Medibank’s approach to Business Continuity, Third Party, and Legal & Regulatory Risk. Sitting within the Group Risk and Compliance function, this role partners closely with senior leaders across the business to provide trusted insight, oversight, and constructive challenge.

You’ll help embed Medibank’s risk and compliance frameworks, uplift risk maturity, and drive a strong risk culture across the enterprise. This is a high‑impact role suited to someone who thrives in complex environments, brings deep technical expertise, and enjoys influencing outcomes at a senior level.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide enterprise‑wide oversight, review, and challenge of Business Continuity, Third Party, and Legal & Regulatory risks
• Drive the implementation and continuous improvement of operational risk, compliance, and obligation management frameworks
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on risk assessment, treatment options, and mitigation strategies
• Lead risk and compliance workshops, including risk assessments for new initiatives, projects, and third‑party arrangements
• Oversee incident management and ensure timely escalation, resolution, and continuous learning
• Support and monitor adherence to regulatory obligations and compliance requirements
• Prepare and deliver clear, insightful reporting to senior governance forums, including Board and Executive committees
• Foster strong stakeholder engagement and contribute to embedding a positive, organisation‑wide risk culture
• Lead and influence cross‑functional resources in an agile, sprint‑based delivery environment

Must haves:

• Admitted legal practitioner with 7+ years post‑admission experience, or equivalent senior in‑house regulatory legal experience (financial services or private health highly regarded)
• Proven experience managing or overseeing legal and regulatory risk in complex environments
• Strong knowledge of operational risk, compliance, controls, and obligation management frameworks
• Hands‑on experience influencing senior stakeholders and providing credible challenge
• Ability to work in fast‑paced, initiative‑driven environments and deliver to agreed timelines
• Experience leading or contributing to agile, cross‑functional teams
• Strong analytical capability with the ability to interpret and communicate complex technical information clearly
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills
• Demonstrated integrity, sound judgement, and commitment to effective risk management

Imagine working with us…

We understand that work means different things to everyone...  We know happy, healthy people make great teams, and great teams put more heart into each customer and patient interaction. And that’s why we’re reinventing work.    

Imagine a workplace where work didn't feel like work.

A workplace where you could shape when and where you work to have more impact.

Where flexible working isn’t a buzzword, it’s a reality.  

Imagine a workplace that helps you and your family thrive. 

Where connection, personal development and health and wellbeing are front of mind.

Learn more about our benefits here: https://careers.medibank.com.au/culture/rewards-benefits/ 

For you, work should help you Live Better. It should bring you fulfillment and joy. And with Medibank, it could. 

Inclusion and Accessibility  

We believe in everyone's potential and strive to make Medibank inclusive for all because different perspectives make us better. We encourage applications from everyone, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, neurodivergent candidates, LGBTQIA+ community including transgender and gender diverse candidates and candidates with a disability.

If you need adjustments or alternative formats at any stage of the recruitment or employment journey, we’re here to help.  You can let us know directly in the application form, or if you’d prefer to discuss before applying, please reach out to us careers@medibank.com.au or (03) 8622 5666. Learn more about our commitments and employee stories at https://careers.medibank.com.au/diversity-inclusion/ (please copy and paste the URL onto your browser).