Head of Risk and Compliance

St Rita's College; Albion; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

St Rita’s College in Queensland seeks an experienced Head of Risk and Compliance to lead risk, governance, policy frameworks and assurance functions. You will report to the Director of Business and Finance and guide a small team to strengthen accountability and ensure regulatory compliance across the College.

We are looking for a strategic thinker with strong leadership, integrity and excellent stakeholder engagement skills to navigate education-sector regulatory environments and safeguard the

Qualifications

• Experience in risk, compliance, governance or assurance.
• Strong knowledge of risk management standards and governance.
• Excellent communication, analytical and stakeholder engagement skills.
• High levels of integrity, discretion and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk management, compliance and assurance frameworks.
• Oversee policy governance and regulatory/accreditation compliance.
• Provide oversight of complex complaints, investigations and regulatory matters.
• Ensure governance of child safety, reportable conduct, WHS and privacy obligations.
• Build organisational capability and foster a culture of risk awareness and accountability.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Tertiary qualifications in risk management, governance, law, business, finance, HR or related discipline

Job description

Lead with purpose. Shape good governance. Make a difference.

St Rita’s College is seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Risk and Compliance to lead the College’s risk management, compliance, governance and assurance functions.

This is an opportunity to play a key leadership role in strengthening organisational accountability, protecting our community and supporting the College’s strategic objectives.

About the Role

Reporting to the Director of Business and Finance, you will provide strategic advice to the Principal, College Leadership Team and Governing Body, while leading a team of two.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the College’s risk management, compliance and assurance frameworks.
• Overseeing policy governance and ensuring legislative, regulatory and accreditation compliance.
• Providing oversight of complex complaints, investigations and regulatory matters.
• Ensuring effective governance of child safety, reportable conduct, WHS and privacy obligations.
• Building organisational capability and fostering a strong culture of risk awareness and accountability.

About You

You are an experienced professional with strong leadership capabilities, sound judgement and the confidence to navigate complex governance and regulatory environments.

You will bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in risk management, governance, law, business, finance, HR or a related discipline.
• Middle to Senior-level experience in risk, compliance, governance or assurance, ideally within education or another regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of risk management standards, governance principles and relevant legislation.
• Excellent communication, analytical and stakeholder engagement skills.
• High levels of integrity, discretion and professionalism.

You will also demonstrate an authentic appreciation of the mission and values of St Rita’s College and a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of young people.

Job Requirements:

All staff are required tohold a current Working With Children Check (blue card) or current Queensland Teachers registration before commencing at the College.

The position description is available on the College website.