Risk Advisor

Catholic Education - Archdiocese Canberra & Goulburn; South Canberra; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive remuneration package

Salary packaging

24 weeks paid parental leave

Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave

Professional development opportunities

FLOURISH Wellbeing Program

Job summary

Catholic Education - Archdiocese Canberra & Goulburn Education Limited (CACGEL) invites applications for a Risk Advisor. The role supports the enterprise risk management framework and oversees risks across programs, schools and services, offering specialist risk advice for excursions, events and activities.

You will develop risk registers, reports, and treatment plans; create templates and guidance for risk assessments; and brief the Principal Risk & Assurance Officer, executive leaders and

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant field.
• Ability to obtain Accreditation in Work Teach and Lead policy.
• WWVP and WWCC clearance required prior to start.
• Current Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide risk management support across CACGEL programs and projects.
• Develop risk management plans, risk registers and treatment strategies.
• Prepare risk reports and briefings for leadership and boards.

Skills

Risk management

Stakeholder briefing

Policy development

Risk assessment

Education

Tertiary qualification in a relevant field

Accreditation in Work Teach and Lead policy

Job description

Catholic Education - Archdiocese Canberra & Goulburn – Manuka ACT

Salary:$134,112plus superannuation
Employment Status: Full-time
Eligibility:Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date: Immediate Start Available
Application Closing Date: 26 September 2026
Job Number:507258

About Us

Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CACGEL) operatesin the ACT and NSW, supporting 56 Schools and nine Early LearningCentres(ELCs).

The Archiocesan Schools Office provides a range of services to the system through four directorates including Faith in Learning, School Operations, Corporate Services and Governance and Strategy.

About the Role

The Risk Advisor plays a critical role in supporting the implementation and maintenance of the enterprise risk management framework for the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CACGEL). This role manages operational, strategic, program, and project risks across the organisation, and provides specialist risk advice to schools, Early Learning Centres, and School Aged Care Services for excursions, events, and other activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide risk management support to programs and projects across CACGEL, including development of risk management plans, risk registers, and risk treatment strategies.
• Develop templates, tools, and guidance materials to support schools and services in conducting risk assessments for excursions, events, and activities.
• Prepare risk reports and briefings for the Principal Risk & Assurance Officer, executive leadership, and Board committees on operational, strategic, program, and project risks.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Attractive remuneration package
• Access to salary packaging, including novated leasing
• 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)
• Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)
• Support for professional development and study opportunities
• Access to the FLOURISH Employee Wellbeing Program, offering a range of benefits and offers, traditional counselling and holistic wellbeing services

Qualifications and Eligibility

• Tertiary or qualifications in a relevant field
• Ability to obtain and maintain Accreditation in accordance with Work Teach and Lead in Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn policy
• Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration and Working With Children Check (WWCC) required to be obtained before commencing
• Current Drivers Licence

CACGEL is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces and welcomes applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support schools and ELCs to deliver quality education outcomes for students.

For further information aboutCACGEL, please visit thewebsite.