Program Manager - Whistleblower Protection and Competition Compliance

Reporting to the Program Director and Head of Transformation (LIRRICS), this role provides independent oversight of the Whistleblower Protection and Competition Law Compliance Programs, ensuring alignment with legislative obligations and organisational standards.

The role engages with senior leaders, legal and risk stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and support Board and executive-level reporting. This position offers flexibility and may be undertaken on a full-time or part-time basis (3, 4 or 5 days per week).

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain the whistleblower protection framework, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policies and organisational standards.
• Act as the Whistleblower Protection Program Manager, overseeing the receipt, assessment, management and reporting of whistleblower disclosures while maintaining confidentiality and appropriate protections.
• Serve as the Competition Compliance Officer, supporting the design, implementation, monitoring and enhancement of the Competition Law Compliance Program.
• Monitor emerging regulatory requirements, risks and industry developments, providing guidance and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Develop and deliver training, awareness and education initiatives that promote whistleblower protection and competition law compliance.
• Prepare high-quality reporting and insights for senior leadership, executive committees, Board committees and other governance forums.

What You Will Bring

• Demonstrated experience in compliance, governance, legal, risk or regulatory roles within a complex corporate environment.
• Strong understanding of whistleblower protection obligations, compliance frameworks and regulatory governance practices.
• Experience implementing, managing or enhancing compliance programs, investigations frameworks or risk management initiatives.
• Ability to interpret legislation, assess risk and translate regulatory requirements into practical business outcomes.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and build trusted relationships across all levels of an organisation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing reports and presentations for executive and Board-level audiences.
• High levels of integrity, discretion and sound judgement, with a commitment to ethical decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Relevant qualifications in Law, Governance, Risk, Compliance or a related discipline will be highly regarded. 

Benefits Of Working with Downer

• Work with an ASX listed company, working with market leaders.
• Grow your career with us, we are passionate about giving our people opportunities to grow through personal and professional development and continuous learning:
  • Professional development programs
    • Access to professional memberships and industry networks
• Be part of a team that cares, we foster a work environment built on support that is flexible around our employee’s wellbeing needs:
  • Flexible work arrangements
    • Parental leave
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Programs promoting diversity and inclusion
• A range of Corporate Benefits, including: 
  • Discounted services (car hires, hotels, insurance, retail stores, gyms) 

Why Downer?

As a trusted name in infrastructure, transport, facilities management, and construction, Downer is committed to delivering projects that create a lasting, positive legacy. We’re committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve, and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals.  Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with this role, we’d still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you.

As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it.