Compliance & Risk Officer

st edmund college canberra; South Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

St Edmund's College Canberra is seeking a proactive and highly organised Risk and Compliance Officer to support governance, risk management and regulatory compliance across the college. The role promotes a culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement; applicants must hold a current Working with Vulnerable People card to be eligible for appointment in ACT.

For confidential discussion, contact the Director of Business Services at [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Experience in governance, risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to promote safety, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Strong organisational and communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor risk management and compliance processes.
• Support governance and regulatory reporting across the College.
• Promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Skills

Risk management

Governance

Regulatory compliance

Safety culture

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 16 November 2026

St Edmund’s College is a dynamic Catholic all boys school located in Canberra. We are an inclusive educational community committed to living the message of Jesus Christ. We educate and develop boys into young men according to the values and experiences of a Catholic education in the Edmund Rice tradition.

Location: Griffith, ACT
Employment Type: Ongoing
Employment Status: Permanent Fulltime
Start Date: To be negotiated.

About St Edmund's College

St Edmund's College is a vibrant community that fosters personal and professional growth in a positive, engaging and supportive culture. Staff play a vital role in shaping the lives of young men within a highly collaborative team environment. The College promotes a strong sense of belonging and maintains a clear community focus. St Edmund's offers generous salary and conditions in line with the Teachers, and Support Staff (Daramalan College, Marist College and St Edmund's College) Multi-Enterprise Agreements 2025.

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and highly organised Risk and Compliance Officer to support the College’s commitment to excellence in governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance. This position plays a key role in ensuring compliance requirements are effectively managed, while promoting a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement across the College. Please refer to the role statement on the College website for more information regarding this position.

To be appointed to this position to teach in the ACT, the applicant will need a current Working with Vulnerable People (WwVP) card.

For a confidential discussion regarding the role, please contact Director of Business Services. Allison Wildman on [e-mail].

Applications: Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. You are encouraged to apply promptly as applications close once a suitable recruit is obtained.

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Combined
Gender: Boy

1026 Students
75 TeachingStaff
32 Non-Teaching Staff

St Edmund’s College Canberra is a Catholic school in the Edmund Rice tradition, educating boys from Years 4 – 12. It is an inclusive educational community, with a broad offering across academic and co-curricular areas.