Campus - Risk and Compliance Officer at St Stithians College

The Requirements for this Position are: 

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent tertiary qualification,  
• At least 7 years’ experience in a related role/field 
• Understanding of education legislation and regulations is beneficial. 
• Ability to interpret and apply legal requirements to school policies and procedures. 
• Good basic understanding of contract law, with particular exposure to service contracts
• Developing and implementing risk mitigation strategies. 
• Exceptional planning and organisational skills, with attention to detail 
• Excellent command of English (verbal and written) 
• Leading the development and implementation of compliance programmes. 
• Participating in strategic planning for safety and risk management. 
• High levels of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. 
• Previous experience in a school or educational institution is highly beneficial. 

Responsibilities: 

• Staying updated with changes in laws and best practices in risk and compliance management. 
• Ensure campus-wide adherence to legal and regulatory requirements (e.g., Child Safety, Privacy). 
• Conduct compliance assessments, audits, and implement corrective strategies. 
• Implement and report on the Risk Management Framework. 
• Develop and maintain risk registers with schools and departments. 
• Prepare risk and compliance reports for governance and executive committees. 
• Develop disaster and emergency plans and training. 
• Review and manage contracts for legal compliance. 
• Track renewals and deadlines. 
• Ensure the College stays updated on legislation changes and update policies, training and procedures accordingly. 
• Prepare and submit regulatory filings. 
• Maintain compliance records and coordinate training. 
• Assist with data entry and reporting. 
• Advise stakeholders on compliance matters specific to the education sector. 
• Promoting the values, Christian ethos and mission of the College, as well as participating in the broader life of St Stithians College