Strategic Head of Risk & Compliance (Education)

St Rita's College; Albion; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

St Rita’s College in Queensland seeks an experienced Head of Risk and Compliance to lead risk, governance, policy frameworks and assurance functions. You will report to the Director of Business and Finance and guide a small team to strengthen accountability and ensure regulatory compliance across the College.

We are looking for a strategic thinker with strong leadership, integrity and excellent stakeholder engagement skills to navigate education-sector regulatory environments and safeguard the

Qualifications

• Experience in risk, compliance, governance or assurance.
• Strong knowledge of risk management standards and governance.
• Excellent communication, analytical and stakeholder engagement skills.
• High levels of integrity, discretion and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk management, compliance and assurance frameworks.
• Oversee policy governance and regulatory/accreditation compliance.
• Provide oversight of complex complaints, investigations and regulatory matters.
• Ensure governance of child safety, reportable conduct, WHS and privacy obligations.
• Build organisational capability and foster a culture of risk awareness and accountability.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Tertiary qualifications in risk management, governance, law, business, finance, HR or related discipline

Job description

St Rita’s College in Queensland seeks an experienced Head of Risk and Compliance to lead risk, governance, policy frameworks and assurance functions. You will report to the Director of Business and Finance and guide a small team to strengthen accountability and ensure regulatory compliance across the College.

We are looking for a strategic thinker with strong leadership, integrity and excellent stakeholder engagement skills to navigate education-sector regulatory environments and safeguard the