Enterprise Risk, Strategy and Reporting Advisor

Catholic Education Sandhurst; City of Greater Bendigo; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

Competitive benefits

Career development

Salary packaging options

Job summary

Catholic Education Sandhurst Limited (CESL) is seeking an Enterprise Risk, Strategy and Reporting Advisor to join our team in central Victoria. This ongoing full-time role provides enterprise risk oversight, strategic Board and executive risk reporting, and capability uplift to support informed decision-making across CESL’s schools and central functions.

Expect a collaborative, regulated-environment professional who can develop risk appetite frameworks, deliver clear risk reporting, and partner

Qualifications

• Collaborative enterprise risk professional with experience in complex or regulated environments.
• Experience in board and executive risk reporting and risk frameworks.
• Ability to analyze and clearly communicate risk.
• Capacity to partner with schools and central functions.

Responsibilities

• Provide enterprise risk oversight and reporting to the Board and executives.
• Lead enterprise risk capability uplift across CESL.
• Support decision-making across schools and central functions.

Skills

Board and executive risk reporting

Risk frameworks

Risk appetite development

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Cross-functional partnering

Risk maturity uplift

Priority management

Education

Qualifications in risk or governance

Job description

Enterprise Risk, Strategy and Reporting Advisor

Catholic Education Sandhurst Limited (CESL) is seeking a Enterprise Risk, Strategy and Reporting Advisor to join us. This is an exciting ongoing full time opportunity to be part of Catholic Education in the Sandhurst Diocese.

Join CESL as a trusted advisor, providing enterprise risk oversight, strategic Board and executive risk reporting, and enterprise risk capability uplift to support informed decision‑making across schools and central functions.

The Position

• Title: Enterprise Risk, Strategy and Reporting Advisor
• Employment Status: Ongoing
• Other Requirements: WWCC and National Police Check, current unrestricted Driver’s Licence.

About You

• A collaborative enterprise risk professional with experience in complex or regulated environments.
• Skilled in Board and executive risk reporting, risk frameworks, and risk appetite development.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking ability, with excellent written communication skills.
• Confident providing constructive challenge and partnering across schools and central functions.
• Organised and able to manage competing priorities while supporting risk maturity uplift.
• Relevant qualifications or equivalent experience in risk, governance or a related field.
• A commitment to Catholic Education, child safety, and culturally respectful practice.

What We Offer You

• Flexible and hybrid working options, subject to role requirements.
• Competitive benefits, growth opportunities and a supportive work environment.
• An opportunity to work from Bendigo, Wangaratta or Tatura.
• Generous leave provisions for more quality time with family.
• Salary packaging options available.
• Dedicated support and a collaborative, supportive team.
• Career progression and growth opportunities.

About The CESL Office

The CESL Office Team comprises close to 150 employees working across seven key functional areas, supporting more than 50 schools and early childhood centres within the Sandhurst Diocese. We are a supportive and friendly team committed to working collaboratively with our schools to achieve the best outcomes possible for our students, with office locations in Bendigo, Wangaratta and Tatura.

In 2025, a diocesan first, a comprehensive and exciting new learning and teaching program was simultaneously launched across over 50 Catholic schools in the Sandhurst Diocese.

Magnify Sandhurst will be introduced across 2025 to 2027, with each phase designed to bring measurable improvements in each learning environment.

Magnify Sandhurst is set to transform learning for students with more specific and explicit teaching practices, bringing greater consistency and a more predictable and effective education experience for all students.

The Magnify Sandhurst program combines evidence-based practices in teaching and learning to support each student’s unique needs, strengths, and goals, focusing on strengthening core areas like literacy and numeracy, building supportive classroom environments, and integrating Catholic values in daily learning.

Learn more about Magnify Sandhurst.

It’s an exciting time to be in Catholic Education!

Catholic Education Sandhurst Limited (CESL)

CESL governs more than 50 schools and early childhood learning centres across Central and North Eastern Victoria, in large regional centres and small vibrant townships. As we Magnify Sandhurst with a special focus on learner growth, teacher professional development and healthy and well communities, we are committed to working in partnership with leaders, students and families, providing innovation and excellence inspired by the Catholic story.

We feature large regional centres of Bendigo, Wodonga, Wangaratta, Shepparton and Echuca, as well as many smaller communities where making people feel welcome is a speciality. Our motto is ‘Every Student, Every Teacher, Every School, Every Day’.

Child Safeguarding Statement for Applicants

Adhering and complying to CESL’s child safety expectations, policies, and commitments is essential for every CESL role, as all staff play a vital part in upholding and promoting a child-safe culture.

All applicants are encouraged to review the Catholic Education Office Sandhurst - Child Safeguarding information prior to submitting their application.

Diversity, Inclusion and Child Safety

CESL embraces diversity and social inclusion and encourages people from diverse backgrounds to apply. We are committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children.

Applications Close: 8 October 2026