Risk Manager, Child Safety & WHS for School

St Catherine's School Toorak; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite cafe

Gym facilities

Swimming pool access

Professional development

Job summary

St Catherine’s School Toorak is seeking a passionate Risk Manager to oversee risk and compliance across the school's operations. You will strengthen the Child Safe Program, lead WHS processes, and ensure governance aligned with regulatory requirements.

Reporting to the Director of Business, you will manage risk assessments, policy reviews, and incident reporting, supporting a safe, compliant environment for students, staff, and visitors while upholding the school’s ethos and values.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Risk Management, Compliance, OHS, Law, Business, or related field.
• Proven experience in risk management frameworks and incident reporting.
• Knowledge of child safety, workplace health and safety laws and reporting obligations.
• Experience with WorkSafe processes and return-to-work coordination.

Responsibilities

• Oversee implementation and management of risk and compliance frameworks.
• Maintain and strengthen the School’s Child Safe Program and WHS processes.
• Lead risk assessments, audits, and policy reviews for regulatory compliance.
• Engage with senior leadership and stakeholders to ensure safe, well-governed operations.

Skills

Risk management

Compliance

OHS

Work Health & Safety

Audits

Incident reporting

Policy reviews

Communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in Risk Management or related field

Law or Compliance background

Tools

Risk management software

Incident reporting system

Job description

St Catherine’s School Toorak is seeking a passionate Risk Manager to oversee risk and compliance across the school's operations. You will strengthen the Child Safe Program, lead WHS processes, and ensure governance aligned with regulatory requirements.

Reporting to the Director of Business, you will manage risk assessments, policy reviews, and incident reporting, supporting a safe, compliant environment for students, staff, and visitors while upholding the school’s ethos and values.