Risk & Compliance Officer

Santa Maria College Northcote; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 72,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Salary packaging

Gym access

Staff functions

Professional development

Job summary

Santa Maria College Northcote in Melbourne seeks an Ongoing Part Time Risk and Compliance Officer (0.6FTE). The role supports risk management, compliance oversight and documentation across college operations, reporting to the Principal via the Business Manager.

The ideal candidate will have compliance/risk credentials, experience with ERM and incident reporting, and the ability to translate complex legislation into plain language. Working with children checks are required.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to interpret legislation into plain language.
• Current Working with Children Check and National Police Check.

Responsibilities

• Administer risk and compliance documentation, audits and reporting.
• Support HR Manager when required and liaise with Business Manager.
• Collaborate with Operations, Learning Leaders and leadership team to manage risks.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Autonomous work

Confidentiality

ICT proficiency

Education

Cert IV in Compliance and Risk Management

Cert IV in Work, Health & Safety

Job description

Santa Maria College Northcote – Northcote VIC

1d ago , from Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools

Santa Maria College is a Catholic Girls’ Secondary School enriched with the tradition of the Sisters of the Good Samaritan catering for over 800 students from Year 7–12. Authorised as an International Baccalaureate global school, Santa Maria College offers the Middle Years Program (Year 7–10) as part of their contemporary approach to learning. Santa Maria College promotes the safety, wellbeing, protection and inclusion of all children and young people.

At Santa Maria College, our vision of One Community, Three Villages embodies our commitment to educate young women now and into the future. Acutely aware of the interdependence between Faith, Learning and Wellbeing, our curriculum aims to naturally wed the IB Program and the values of the Good Samaritans.

About the Role:

We are currently seeking a diligent Ongoing Part Time Risk and Compliance Officer (0.6FTE) with experience within HR (but not essential). The College is flexible around days and hours across either 3 or 4 days for the successful candidate.

The Risk and Compliance Officer works closely with the Business Manager, HR Manager, Operations, Learning Leaders and leadership team to ensure the College’s frameworks are developed and properly managed to control risks, improve operational efficiencies and ensure compliance with the relevant standards and regulations.

The role will involve administration, risk and compliance documentation, auditing and reporting across a range of key business areas and will also involve supporting the HR Manager when required.

The Risk and Compliance Officer is a member of the Administration Team and in this role is directly accountable to the Principal through the Business Manager.

About you

• Certificate IV in Compliance and Risk Management (desirable)
• Certificate IV in Work, Health & Safety (desirable)
• Previous experience managing Enterprise Risk Management, compliance and incident reporting systems
• Experience and expertise in providing risk and compliance support and supporting delivery of management strategies
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and guidelines with which the College must comply
• Experience supporting HR (desirable)
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to convert and interpret complex legislation or information into plain language
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills- effectively deal with others in a professional manner, remain calm in challenging situations and diligent in following up on matters
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality with both documentation and information pertaining to staff and college
• Ability to build, establish and maintain relationships and manage multiple stakeholders
• Proficient in the use of ICT for communication and record keeping.
• High Level of Organisation and Attention to Detail
• Ability to work Autonomously and as part of a team
• Current Working with Children's Check and
• Current National Police Check

Benefits

• Enjoyable and friendly work culture with a great team environment;
• Employee Assistance Program to support mental health & wellbeing
• Smart Salary Packaging available
• Use of School Gym
• Staff Functions, Celebrations and Events
• Commitment to Personal Development relevant to your role

We encourage you to visit our website for further insight into who we are at Santa Maria College.https://www.santamaria.vic.edu.au/

Please get your applications in early. We reserve the right to interview and offer the position prior to the closing date.

All young people who come to Santa Maria College have a right to feel and be safe. We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all young people. We are committed to providing a child safe and child friendly environment. We regard our child safety obligations and responsibilities with the utmost importance. All Staff are required to adhere to the College’s Child Safety Policy and the Child Safety Code of Conduct and be committed to the safety and wellbeing of children.