Address• Continuing, Full Time, Term time role
• Qualifications in Law, business or related disciplines or relevant experience
• Salary is a School Officer Level 5
About the role:
The Risk and Compliance Officer is responsible for implementing and effectively managing the policies and procedures within the College, relating to Child Protection, Workplace Health and Safety, Student Duty of Care, Privacy, Governance, and Risk Management.
The role assists with all aspects of risk, compliance, and safety management, including completing and maintaining risk assessments, Risk and Compliance registers, and reporting through the College’s Risk Management System (CompliSpace).
Key tasks include ensuring the College is compliant with all child safety and protection measures, particularly regarding contractors, external providers on site, and volunteers. The position is also responsible for the coordination of Risk and Compliance audits, and investigations, as required to assist the Director of Business Operations, to drive a culture of continuous improvement.
About the contract:
The position is continuing, full time (76 Hours per fortnight), term time (41 weeks per year).
About you:
To be considered for this role you will need:
• Be committed to the goals, ethos and mission of the College as a Catholic school in the Edmund Rice Tradition.
• Be registered with the Queensland College of Teachers or possess a current Queensland Working with Children Blue Card for paid employees.
• Qualifications in law, business or related disciplines or relevant substantial experience in Risk and Compliance management.
• Demonstrated experience in Risk and Compliance management and development of policies and processes for a large organisation with a broad range of staff.
• Demonstrated experience using Information Technology systems.
• Demonstrated experience in building and sustaining positive relationships with employees and the wider College community, remaining adaptable and providing a prompt and professional service for the College.
• Demonstrated experience implementing WHS Systems and processes, and leading associated change programs.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to interact with a wide range of people, including staff and the wider College community.
• Effective time management skills and the ability to work autonomously and meet deadlines.
• The ability to be flexible and work in a busy team environment.
• Ability to maintain privacy and ensure confidential information is kept secure.
• Be professionalism and adhere to the College’s Code of Conduct.
• Experience in a school setting or similar is preferred but not essential.
• Understanding of CompliSpace Policy Connect – Risk Management System is preferred but not essential.
About our Organisation:
Ignatius Park College is a boys’-only Catholic secondary school located in Townsville, North Queensland. The College is a member of the Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA) network of 55 schools across Australia. Ignatius Park College has a tradition of academic, cultural, sporting, spiritual and personal excellence by providing the highest standards of staff and facilities and opportunities for students in a caring Christian environment. The successful applicant will make a positive contribution to enhancing our engaging and innovative learning community.
Edmund Rice Education Australia provides a supportive working environment where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission.
All applicants will be subject to EREA and legislative screening procedures. These checks are consistent with EREA’s commitment to child protection policies and procedures. Confirmation of employment is conditional upon the preferred applicant being registered with the Queensland College of Teachers or possess a current/valid Queensland Working with Children Blue Card for paid employees.
How to apply:
Applications must include a 2 page cover letter addressing the key requirements of the role, current resume detailing qualifications and work experience, EREA Child Safe Declaration, Copies of relevant qualifications and licences. Applications can be submitted online via the Ignatius Park College website https://www.ipc.qld.edu.au/our-college/staff-vacancies/
Applications close Monday 11 March 2024, unless filled prior. Ignatius Park College reserve the right to close applications before the closing date.
Edmund Rice Education Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people. Edmund Rice Education Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
