<p>Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, Risk and Governance, the Risk and Compliance Adviser is a pivotal role responsible for shaping and maintaining the College’s governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks. You will provide specialist advice to senior leaders, promote a strong culture of risk awareness, and ensure the College meets all legal and regulatory obligations. This is a broad specialist role spanning WHS, safeguarding, policy, audit, and incident management.</p> <p><strong>Duties</strong></p> <ul> <li>Develop and maintain risk management, internal audit, and compliance frameworks</li> <li>Advise the College Leadership Team on risk, WHS, safeguarding, and policy matters</li> <li>Lead compliance monitoring, reporting, and incident management processes</li> <li>Conduct risk assessments, compliance reviews, and internal audits</li> <li>Deliver staff training and guidance on risk and compliance practices</li> </ul> <p><strong>Skills and experience</strong></p> <ul> <li>Qualification in risk, compliance, governance, or a related discipline</li> <li>Demonstrated experience in risk and compliance management (education or NFP preferred)</li> <li>Proven ability to develop and implement risk management and audit systems</li> <li>Strong stakeholder engagement and written communication skills</li> <li>Current Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Culture</strong></p> <p>Join a team of highly motivated professionals who are passionate about education and committed to each other’s success. The College offers a supportive, collegial environment where your expertise is valued and your professional growth is encouraged. As a Catholic school in the Edmund Rice tradition, we are guided by values of inclusion, justice, and care for the whole person.</p> <p><strong>Benefits</strong></p> <ul> <li>Competitive salary: $100,000–$125,000 + super, commensurate with experience</li> <li>Permanent full-time role with job security in a stable, established institution</li> <li>Professional development and training support</li> <li>Collaborative, values-driven team culture</li> <li>Convenient Strathfield location — well-connected by train and bus</li> <li>Access to salary packaging options</li> </ul> <p><strong>How to apply</strong></p> <p>Click <a href="https://www.spc.nsw.edu.au/working-spc/" rel="nofollow"><strong>here</strong></a> to submit your application via the College's Careers Application Form. Your application should include a cover letter (max 2 pages) addressing the skills and experience and a current CV (max 5 pages) with contact details for two referees from your current employer.</p> <p>For a confidential discussion, contact the Human Resources Adviser on <strong>02 8705 9251</strong>.</p> <p><strong>Applications close: 4:00 PM Monday 30 March 2026.</strong></p> <p><i>This organisation is a child safe organisation with zero tolerance for harm to children. Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.</i></p>