Head of Regulatory Relationships, Governance and Reporting (Health Insurance)

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Name Head of Regulatory Relationships, Governance and Reporting (Health Insurance) Ref # 61264 Date Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Full / Part Time Full Time

Description & Requirements

At Bupa, purpose meets possible. Join us and help shape a future where healthcare is more connected, more personal and more human.  

 

We’re a global healthcare leader trusted by millions and committed to helping people to live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. Healthcare is changing, and so are we.  

 

We’re investing in more clinics, better systems and smarter, more connected ways to help our customers. As we continue to expand our services and invest in innovation, you’ll help create a healthcare system that meets people where they are, responds to what they need and leaves them better than before.  Here, your work has purpose, your voice matters and your future is full of possibility. Just imagine the impact you could make.  

 

The purpose of the role is:

This senior, strategic leadership role is responsible for shaping and strengthening regulatory relationships, governance frameworks, and executive reporting across the Health Insurance business. 

 

The Head of Health Insurance Regulatory Relationships, Governance and Reporting, is a key member of the Risk Health Insurance (line 2) leadership team. Acting as the primary interface with APRA, you will ensure high-quality, consistent and timely engagement, while driving alignment between regulatory expectations and business priorities. 

 

You will partner closely with executive and Board stakeholders within Health Insurance to deliver clear, insightful reporting on regulatory matters, emerging risks, and key themes. Leading through influence, you will embed robust governance, enhance transparency, and ensure the organisation is well-positioned to respond to regulatory requirements and scrutiny.

 

Reporting to the divisional Chief Risk Officer for Health Insurance, this role is offered as permanent, hybrid and may be based from Melbourne or Sydney. 

 

Why you’ll love it? 

We support our people to be the healthiest and happiest versions of themselves. From providing initiatives that develop careers to looking after our people’s health, wellbeing and futures. Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working, with a mix of time in the office and at home, while having plenty of opportunities to learn, grow, and take your experience to the next level.

 

What is needed to make it possible:

• Extensive experience in regulatory, risk, governance, or compliance within a complex, regulated environment (insurance, health or financial services preferred), suggested 10 years
• Deep understanding of Australian regulatory frameworks, including APRA and private health insurance obligations 
• Proven ability to operate at Executive and Board level, including preparing high-quality reporting, briefings, and insights 
• Advanced stakeholder management and influencing skills, with a track record of driving outcomes without direct authority 
• Experience managing regulatory relationships and coordinating responses to regulatory requests and engagements 
• Highly developed analytical and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex regulatory issues into clear, actionable insights 
• Demonstrated experience uplifting governance, risk or control frameworks and navigating regulatory change 

 

Here at Bupa your wellbeing, identity, and personal story are respected and valued. We are committed to building diverse teams that are reflective of the communities we serve and fostering a fair and inclusive workplace free from discrimination, bullying and harassment. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ applicants and are dedicated to removing barriers to participation.

Location Melbourne Office (33X) Recruiter Megan Noone