Risk and Compliance Manager: St Spyridon Parish (NSW)

EducationHQ; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

St Spyridon Parish is seeking an experienced Risk and Compliance Manager to strengthen organisation-wide risk management, governance, assurance, work health and safety and safeguarding. The appointee will report to the General Manager and work closely with the Head of College and Shared Services colleagues.

A key priority is to assess current arrangements, identify gaps and implement practical improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in risk and compliance management in educational or regulated settings.
• Three+ years of relevant experience and professional qualifications.
• Knowledge of enterprise risk frameworks, policy and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen organisation-wide risk management, governance, assurance, WHS and safeguarding.
• Assess existing arrangements, identify gaps and implement improvements.
• Develop enterprise risk frameworks and registers and support reporting to senior leaders and Board.
• Oversee audits, incident management, emergency preparedness, business continuity and reporting.
• Collaborate with staff, clergy and volunteers to drive compliance and safety.

Skills

Risk management

WHS compliance

Governance

Audits

Stakeholder engagement

Training and advisory

Business continuity

Education

Risk and compliance certification

Tools

CompliSpace

Job description

Risk and Compliance Manager: St Spyridon Parish (NSW)

The Parish seeks an experienced Risk and Compliance Manager to strengthen organisation-wide risk management, governance, assurance, work health and safety and safeguarding. Reporting to the General Manager and working closely with the Head of College and Shared Services colleagues, the appointee will support a diverse range of educational, Parish and community activities.

A key priority will be to assess existing arrangements, identify gaps and implement proportionate, practical improvements. The portfolio includes enterprise risk frameworks and registers, policy and regulatory compliance, CompliSpace, audits, incident management, emergency preparedness, business continuity and reporting to senior leaders and the Board.

The successful candidate will bring sound professional judgement, strong technical capability and the confidence to work collaboratively with staff, clergy and volunteers. Experience in education will be valued, although applicants from other regulated sectors are encouraged. An appreciation of, and respect for, the Greek Orthodox ethos and values of the Parish and College is essential; personal adherence to the faith is not required.

Key Selection Criteria

• Commitment to the values and Greek Orthodox ethos of St Spyridon, with integrity, discretion and sound professional judgement.
• Demonstrated understanding of child safeguarding, student safety and the regulatory obligations that support a safe K–12 learning environment.
• Proven capacity to evaluate existing risk and compliance arrangements and implement practical systems, policies and continuous improvement.
• Strong ability to build organisational capability through effective advice, training and collaborative engagement with staff and volunteers.
• Demonstrated expertise in enterprise risk management, WHS, governance, audits, investigations, assurance and business continuity.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including the capacity to work constructively with school, Parish and Board representatives.

This is a permanent appointment, initially full-time, with flexible working arrangements potentially available. A four-day working week may be considered after an initial full-time period. Applicants require at least three years of relevant experience and risk and compliance certification or other relevant professional qualifications.

St Spyridon College is committed to safeguarding children and young people and maintaining a safe environment for all students.

Applications close at 5pm, Sunday 22 November 2026.