Strategic Head of Risk & Compliance (Education)

St Rita's College; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to early long service leave

Generous 12.75% employer superannution

Staff training and developmentopportun

Dedicated Marking & Reporting weeks

Job summary

St Rita’s College in Brisbane seeks an experienced Head of Risk and Compliance to lead risk management, compliance, governance and assurance functions. Reporting to the Director of Business and Finance, you will guide a small team and advise the Principal and Governing Body.

Successful candidate will demonstrate strong knowledge of risk standards and legislation, exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement, and a commitment to safeguarding students and staff in a Catholic education

Qualifications

• Experience in risk, compliance, governance or assurance, ideally within education or another regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of risk management standards and relevant legislation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• High integrity, discretion and professionalism.
• Ability to lead a small team and advise senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the College’s risk management, compliance and assurance frameworks.
• Oversee policy governance and regulatory accreditation requirements.
• Provide strategic advice to the Principal and Governing Body.
• Oversee investigations and complex complaints and child safety governance.
• Foster a culture of risk awareness and accountability.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Tertiary qualifications in risk management or related discipline

Job description

St Rita’s College in Brisbane seeks an experienced Head of Risk and Compliance to lead risk management, compliance, governance and assurance functions. Reporting to the Director of Business and Finance, you will guide a small team and advise the Principal and Governing Body.

Successful candidate will demonstrate strong knowledge of risk standards and legislation, exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement, and a commitment to safeguarding students and staff in a Catholic education