Risk and Compliance Officer

Loyola College; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Loyola College is seeking a part-time Risk & Compliance Officer (0.60FTE) to support an environment that is safe, compliant and well-governed for students and staff. The role reports to the Deputy Principal Staff & Operations and collaborates with the Business Manager, Facilities Team and College leaders to implement and monitor risk management, policy and governance frameworks.

The successful candidate will help maintain legislatively compliant systems, support MACS directives, manage SHSPs and

Responsibilities

• Oversee Emergency Management and Return to Work processes.
• Ensure Health and Safety compliance and policy updates.
• Review and develop policies aligned with MACS directives.
• Maintain oversight of child safety and related safeguarding.
• Monitor VRQA registration, school reviews and SHSPs.
• Maintain compliance registers and reporting systems.
• Support First Aid coordination and incident management.

Job description

The Risk & Compliance Officer is a key member of the Education Support team and plays a critical role in supporting Loyola College's commitment to providing a safe, compliant and well-governed environment for students, staff and the wider College community. Reporting to Deputy Principal Staff & Operations and working closely with the Business Manager, Facilities Team and other College leaders, the position supports the effective implementation, monitoring and continuous improvement of the College's risk management, compliance, child safety and occupational health and safety frameworks.

The Risk & Compliance Officer supports the development, maintenance and monitoring of the College's Risk Management and Policy Framework, ensuring compliance with legislative, regulatory and sector requirements. The role assists in identifying, assessing and mitigating organisational risks, maintains compliance systems and records, and contributes to strong governance practices across the College.

BROAD AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS POSITION:

• Emergency Management
• Return to Work Coordinator
• Health and Safety
• Policy review and development, including but not limited to updating and editing of College’s policies consistent with MACS directives
• Oversight of legislation and regulations which impact compliance or College policies
• Child Safety
• Consent2Go
• VRQA registration/School review
• Oversight of the compliance reporting system for all staff to ensure accountability, including but not limited to maintenance of required registers
• First Aid
• MACS Guard
• Oversight of Student Health Support Plans (SHSP)s including individual Anaphylaxis Plans in accordance with condition specific Action Plans provided by the Parent/Guardian

Details

Duration: Part-Time (0.60FTE) / Ongoing

Applications close: Wednesday 4 November 2026

Job commencing: January 2027