Risk and Compliance Manager

Salesian College Chadstone; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Salesian College Chadstone in Chadstone, VIC, seeks an experienced Risk and Compliance Manager to strengthen risk management, regulatory compliance, child safety and workplace safety across the College.

Reporting to the Business Manager, you will oversee risk and compliance frameworks, advise across governance matters and deliver staff training in risk management and compliance. This 0.8 FTE, ongoing role commences Term 1, 2027 and offers the chance to contribute to a Catholic school community.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in risk management, compliance or a related field, preferably within education.
• Strong knowledge of legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Experience developing and implementing policies, procedures and risk management frameworks.
• Excellent communication, organisational and analytical skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with leadership, staff and external stakeholders.
• Commitment to child safety and the Catholic and Salesian values of the College.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk management processes, including maintaining the College's risk register.
• Oversee regulatory compliance, policy development and review.
• Support Child Safety and Ministerial Order 1359 compliance.
• Coordinate Occupational Health and Safety and emergency management processes.
• Manage privacy obligations and support incident management.
• Provide governance and administrative support to the College Board and committees.
• Support VRQA and CRICOS compliance requirements.
• Deliver staff training and professional learning in risk management and compliance.

Skills

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Policy development

Governance

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

OH&S

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Salesian College Chadstone – Chadstone VIC

Salesian College Chadstone is seeking an experienced and proactive Risk and Compliance Manager to lead and strengthen the College's approach to risk management, regulatory compliance, child safety and workplace safety.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to a Catholic school community, working closely with College Leadership, staff and the College Board to maintain a safe, compliant and well-governed environment.

Part-Time 0.8 FTE | Ongoing

Commencing Term 1, 2027

About the Role

Reporting to the Business Manager, the Risk and Compliance Manager will oversee the College's risk and compliance frameworks and provide advice and guidance across a range of operational and governance matters.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading risk management processes, including maintaining the College's risk register.




• Overseeing regulatory compliance, policy development and review.




• Supporting the College's commitment to Child Safety and Ministerial Order 1359.




• Coordinating Occupational Health and Safety and emergency management processes.




• Managing privacy obligations and supporting incident management.




• Providing governance and administrative support to the College Board and relevant committees.




• Supporting VRQA and CRICOS compliance requirements.




• Delivering staff training and professional learning in risk management and compliance.

About You

We are looking for someone who brings:

• Relevant experience in risk management, compliance or a related field, preferably within education.




• Strong knowledge of legislative and regulatory requirements.




• Experience developing and implementing policies, procedures and risk management frameworks.




• Excellent communication, organisational and analytical skills.




• The ability to work collaboratively with leadership, staff and external stakeholders.




• A commitment to child safety and the Catholic and Salesian values of the College.

A relevant bachelor's degree is required, and applicants must hold a current Working with Children Check.

Applications close Monday 23 November 2026.

Salesian College Chadstone is committed to providing a child-safe environment and upholding the Victorian Child Safe Standards.