Safety, Risk & Compliance Manager

St Michael's College; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

St Michael's College in Beverley and Henley Beach, SA, seeks a seasoned Safety, Risk and Compliance Manager to own WHS, risk and compliance across campuses. You will build a culture of safety and continuous improvement, safeguarding students, staff and visitors.

Reporting to the Business Manager, you will coordinate WHS activities, risk registers and audits, and ensure staff and contractor screening, training and RRHAN-EC compliance meet Catholic Education SA requirements.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in WHS, safety or risk management.
• Proven experience in a safety, risk or compliance role.
• Return to Work Coordinator experience.
• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation and its practical application.
• Experience with CompliSpace, SALT or similar systems.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• Discretion and sound judgement with sensitive matters.
• Experience in a school/education setting highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead the College's WHS program and coordinate the WHS Committee; manage drills, incidents, inspections, and first aid registers.
• Manage the College's risk management systems, including risk registers, audits and training.
• Oversee screening and police checks for staff, volunteers and third-party providers; ensure licensing and insurance compliance; manage SAVA audits.
• Identify, assess and manage psychosocial hazards and promote a proactive safety culture.

Skills

WHS knowledge

Compliance experience

Return to Work

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Education sector experience

Education

WHS / Risk Mgmt degree

Tools

CompliSpace

SALT

Job description

Shape safety and wellbeing across a thriving two-campus school community

St Michael's College is a Reception to Year 12 Catholic co-educational College in the Lasallian tradition, with a Primary Campus at Beverley and a Secondary Campus at Henley Beach. Our mission of Community, Challenge and Choice shapes an inclusive, respectful community where every individual is known, valued and cared for, and where students, staff and families are supported to flourish

St Michael's College is looking for an experienced Safety, Risk and Compliance Manager to take ownership of safety, risk and compliance across our Beverley and Henley Beach campuses. This is a chance to make a visible difference. You'll lead the systems that keep our students, staff, volunteers and visitors safe, and build a culture of continuous improvement in a supportive, values-based community.

Reporting to the Business Manager, you'll work with people at every level of the College, from leadership and teaching staff to contractors and the College Board.

About the role

• Work Health and Safety: Lead the College's WHS program and coordinate the WHS Committee. Manage emergency drills, incident, hazard and first aid registers, conduct investigations and workplace inspections, deliver WHS induction for staff, volunteers and contractors, coordinate Fire Warden training and manage Return to Work processes.


• Risk management: Manage the College's risk management systems (CompliSpace and Assurance), including the strategic, operational and hazard risk registers. Coordinate audits, risk assessments and risk training, support staff with risk planning for excursions, camps and events, and prepare the Safety, Risk and Compliance Report for the College Board.


• School compliance: Oversee screening and police checks for staff, volunteers and third-party providers. Monitor mandatory training, confirm that contractors are appropriately licensed and insured, and manage compliance for SAVA audits in line with legislative and Catholic Archdiocese of Adelaide requirements. Coordinate the College's compliance calendar, track policy reviews and report on outstanding risks and corrective actions.


• Psychosocial safety: Help the College identify, assess and manage psychosocial hazards. Guide leaders and staff, and promote a proactive, preventative approach to psychological health and safety.

About you

• Tertiary qualifications in WHS, Safety and Risk Management or a related field


• Proven experience in a safety, risk or compliance role


• Return to Work Coordinator experience


• Sound knowledge of WHS legislation and how to apply it in practice


• Experience with CompliSpace, SALT or similar compliance and training systems


• Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills


• The ability to anticipate problems and develop practical solutions


• Excellent organisation and attention to detail


• Discretion and sound judgement with sensitive matters


• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office and databases


• A positive, proactive approach, comfortable working independently and as part of a team


• Experience in a school or education setting is highly regarded.

Requirements

• Current driver's licence


• Applicable First Aid Certificate


• Current and acceptable Working with Children Clearance and screening to work in Catholic Education SA


• Current Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care (RRHAN-EC) certificate

St Michael's College is committed to providing a child-safe environment. The successful applicant will be expected to uphold the College's child safeguarding policies, practices and code of conduct.

Applications close: 9:00am on Monday 16 November 2026