Senior Advisor Risk And Compliance

Brisbane Catholic Education; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 138,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Flexible work

AI tools training

Salary packaging

Wellness programs

Employee assistance

Job summary

Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is the largest Catholic education provider in Queensland, employing thousands across roles. The Senior Advisor Risk and Compliance will strengthen BCE’s risk culture by delivering practical advice, robust frameworks and continuous improvement.

The role partners with BCE offices and schools to enhance governance, risk identification and reporting. The position involves leading initiatives, building capability with leaders, and delivering compliant, effective risk

Qualifications

• Experience providing strategic advice in risk, governance, policy or related field
• Strong understanding of risk and compliance frameworks, systems and controls
• Ability to analyse complex information and provide clear recommendations
• Confidence preparing reports for senior stakeholders
• Ability to influence and negotiate with diverse stakeholders
• Proactive, improvement-focused approach and building organisational capability

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic risk and compliance advice to improve BCE's frameworks and programs
• Lead projects strengthening risk management and governance
• Manage operational aspects of the risk and compliance system including reviews, findings and reporting
• Analyse data to identify issues and support decision-making
• Develop tools and strategies to improve governance and risk management
• Prepare technical reports and committee papers and other documentation to support risk, compliance, policy and reporting

Skills

Strategic risk advice

Compliance frameworks

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Report writing

Education

Tertiary qualifications in management, risk management, compliance, policy, governance

Tools

Risk management frameworks

Governance frameworks

Job description

About Brisbane Catholic Education

Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.

About our team

The Risk and Compliance team manages and provides expert advice on the development, implementation, evaluation, and reporting of risk management and compliance plans, frameworks, and programs. Key functions include developing and implementing the Enterprise Risk Management Framework, the Compliance Management Framework, and leading the School Accreditation Compliance Review program.

Summary

The Senior Advisor Risk and Compliance plays a key role in strengthening BCE’s risk and compliance culture through practical advice, effective frameworks and continuous improvement. This role works across Brisbane Catholic Education Office and BCE schools to support the development, implementation and ongoing improvement of risk and compliance management systems, policies, processes and controls. You will provide specialised advice on compliance, risk identification, assessment, mitigation and reporting while partnering with leaders to build capability and support informed decision‑making. This is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful organisational outcomes by helping teams understand risk and compliance, improve governance practices and align risk and compliance management activity with BCE’s strategic and operational priorities.

• Location: BCEO Woolloongabba
• Work hours: Fulltime | Flexible Working Arrangements
• Status: Permanent (Continuing) | Commencing November 2026
• Salary: $137,560 - $152,836 + super
• Ad Close date: 09 November 2026
• Contact: [e-mail]

About the opportunity

In this position you will:

• Provide strategic risk and compliance advice to support the ongoing improvement of BCE's frameworks, programs and operating practices
• Lead and contribute to projects and initiatives that strengthen risk management, compliance processes and organisational governance
• Manage operational aspects of the risk and compliance system, including compliance reviews, findings, recommendations and reporting
• Analyse data and information to identify issues, challenge perspectives, support decision‑making and recommend practical solutions
• Develop tools, strategies and advice to improve organisational performance in relation to compliance and risk exposures and governance non‑compliance
• Prepare technical reports, committee papers and other documentation to support risk, compliance, assurance, policy and reporting requirements
• Build strong internal and external relationships to share expertise, influence practice and support business outcomes
• Partner with BCEO managers, school leaders and school‑based role holders to build risk and compliance management capability

About you

To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:

• Experience providing strategic advice in risk, compliance, governance, policy or a related field
• Strong understanding of risk and compliance frameworks, systems, processes and controls
• The ability to analyse complex information, identify key issues and provide clear, practical recommendations
• Confidence preparing reports, committee papers and documentation for senior stakeholders
• Strong relationship‑building skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
• The ability to influence, negotiate and positively challenge perspectives to support effective decision‑making
• A proactive, improvement‑focused approach with a commitment to building organisational capability and operational effectiveness
• Tertiary qualifications in management, risk management, compliance, policy, governance or relevant experience in a similar role would be highly regarded

Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements:

• Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
• Positive Notice Blue Card for working with Children

Why choose BCE

Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards:

• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
• Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)
• Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards. Learn more here: The Rome Call for AI Ethics and Microsoft Australia News Centre
• Salary packaging and salary‑sacrificing options
• Active staff social club and wellness programs
• Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Fitness Passport access – discounted membership giving you flexible access to a wide network of gyms, pools and fitness facilities for you and your family.

Please note applications for this position may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.

Everyone at BCE models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults‑at‑risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults‑at‑risk.

Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.

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