Risk and Compliance Officer
Core
Lead risk, compliance, and governance practices across a school, ensuring policies, audits, and legislative obligations are met while managing student and staff safety.
Role type
Risk and Compliance Officer
Builds
Risk management and compliance frameworks, safety protocols, and governance documentation for a school.
Domain
Education / Regulatory Compliance
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
risk management principles, compliance frameworks, policy development, regulatory knowledge, audit coordination, emergency management planning, child safety standards, workplace health and safety, privacy compliance, stakeholder engagement
Preferred skills
experience in education or not-for-profit sectors, strong influencing skills, analytical skills, ability to work independently
Technologies
compliance registers, reporting tools, audit software
Responsibilities
Lead risk assessments for camps, excursions, and events; support leadership in implementing compliance frameworks; develop and monitor compliance registers; coordinate internal audits; monitor legislative requirements; support emergency management and business continuity; maintain accurate governance records.
Seniority
Mid-level, experienced professional
