Risk And Compliance Officer - St Patrick's School, Nanango

• Commencing April 2024
• Continuing
• School Officer Level 5 - $37.17 per hour + super

Estimated start date: Commencing April 2024
Position tenure: Continuing
Weeks worked: School term weeks only (holidays unpaid)
Total Paid Hours (per week) & days required: 12.5 hours per week| Days negotiable
Salary level, range or hourly rate: School Officer Level 5 - $37.17 per hour + super /
Employment conditions: Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement
St Patrick’s is an integral part of the Our Lady Help of Christians Parish which encompasses the areas of Nanango, Yarraman, Blackbutt and Cooyar. A picturesque 2.5-hour drive from Brisbane, we are a co-educational primary school with an enrolment of approximately 70 students. Our vision is to be a proud Catholic School community through innovative learning for all, faith in action, and celebrating our identity.
Additional benefits
, Queensland’s fourth oldest town and the second largest in the beautiful region, is a vibrant centre steeped in heritage while still retaining its tranquil rural charm. We proudly offer teachers additional financial benefits as part of Brisbane Catholic Education’s Remote Area Incentive Scheme.
Our school forms part of Nanango’s friendly rural community where you can access a diverse region and plenty of recreational activities to keep you busy on the weekend. If you’d like to learn more about the role or the region, please contact our principal for a confidential discussion.
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About the role –
The Risk and Compliance Officer is responsible for supporting the Principal to embed and maintain the School’s Risk and Compliance systems, practices, and procedures to ensure that it complies with current legal and regulatory obligations, and aligns with BCE system requirements.
This is a newly created position which will be supported by Brisbane Catholic Education with training and a network of colleagues in the same or similar position across our primary schools.
The position includes Risk and Compliance elements across our school’s operations including workplace health and safety.
Key result areas include:

• Embed and maintain policies and procedures
• Promote a strong culture of Risk and Compliance awareness across our school
• Provide risk management training to staff
• Report on Risk and Compliance tasks
• Identify opportunities to adapt system processes to the school’s context
• Maintain strong connections to system and school stakeholders.

You will bring to the role:

• Previous Risk and Compliance administration or management experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• A people-centred approach that supports good relationships within the school and broader organisation
• Experience providing Risk and Compliance advice to leadership and colleagues
• An organised approach to work including time and priority management.

To be eligible to be considered for this role you will:

• hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement;
• be eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment; and
• have a commitment to and understanding of the ethos and traditions of Catholic Education.

Please note applications for this role may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.
Everyone at Brisbane Catholic Education models and fosters a and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. Successful applicants will complete requisite pre-employment screening, in accordance with legislation, prior to appointment.
Equity and inclusion are at the and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this role.
Contact: Nikki Rutten
Contact number: 0419239814
Contact email: nrutten@bne.catholic.edu.au
Closing date: 11-Mar-2024