Risk and Compliance Officer

St Rita's College; Albion; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

St Rita’s College in Albion, Queensland seeks a highly organised Risk and Compliance Officer to support risk management, compliance and governance across the College. This full-time position operates term-time with regular hours Monday–Friday, 7:30am–3:30pm, reporting to the Head of Risk and Compliance.

You will maintain records, support audits, and help safeguard student protection and regulatory obligations.

Qualifications

• Proactive and organised professional with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience in compliance, administration, risk management or a similar role.
• Ability to maintain accurate records, follow procedures and handle sensitive information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining compliance registers, records and systems including the Blue Card register.
• Monitoring compliance obligations, training requirements and key deadlines.
• Supporting risk assessments and risk management documentation for activities and events.
• Providing admin support across Student Protection, Child Safety, WHS and Privacy programs.
• Assisting with internal audits, accreditation reviews and compliance reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Related discipline or equivalent experience

Job description

Full-time, Term-time, Continuing position

Make a difference. Protect our community. Support a culture of accountability.

St Rita’s College is seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Risk and Compliance Officer to support the effective operation of the College's risk management, compliance and governance frameworks.

This is an opportunity to play an important role in maintaining a safe, compliant and well-governed school environment, supporting the College's commitment to student protection and organisational accountability.

Regular working hours are Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 3:30pm.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Risk and Compliance, you will provide day-to-day administrative, monitoring and coordination support across the College's compliance, risk management, child safety and WHS functions.

Key responsibilities include:

Maintaining compliance registers, records and systems, including the College's Blue Card register.

Monitoring compliance obligations, training requirements and key deadlines.

Supporting risk assessments and monitoring risk management documentation for College activities and events.

Providing administrative support across Student Protection, Child Safety, WHS and Privacy programs.

Assisting with internal audits, accreditation reviews and compliance reporting.

About You

You are a proactive and organised professional with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining accurate and confidential records.

You will bring:

Qualifications in administration, compliance, risk management, business, governance or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.

Experience in compliance, administration, risk management or a similar role.

Strong organisational and time management skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

The ability to maintain accurate records, follow established procedures and manage sensitive information with discretion.

A collaborative approach, high levels of integrity and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Experience supporting WHS, child safety or safeguarding frameworks will be highly regarded.

You will also demonstrate an 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.

Additional Requirements:

Provide two professional references (landline numbers preferred).

The position description is available on the College website.