policy, compliance and risk officer

2 weeks ago

Cairns, Australia Randstad Education Australia Full time

About the Role

As the Policy, Compliance and Risk Officer, you'll be instrumental in shaping the school's approach to risk and compliance. This role offers the opportunity to apply your substantial knowledge and expertise to a variety of complex activities, ensuring we meet all statutory, regulatory, and policy frameworks. Additionally you will ensure school policy and processes are regularly reviewed, documented and communicated to the leadership team.

Key Responsibilities will include:

- Risk Management: Supporting College-wide risk processes for on site and off site activities, regularly reviewing risks with owners, and providing expert advice.
- Compliance: Maintaining our College Policy Register, assisting with policy development, and advising staff on updates.
- Championing WH&S within the College culture, staying abreast of legal changes, setting measurable WH&S targets, and preparing an organisational chart identifying all WH&S risks.
- Assisting the WH&S Manager with Return to Work duties and processes, supporting injured employees through their return to work programs.
- Committee Secretary: Serving as Secretary to the College WH&S Committee, managing agendas and minutes.

To be successful in this role, you/'ll need:

- A current Queensland Working with Children Clearance (Blue Card).
- A relevant tertiary qualification.
- A minimum of three years experience in a similar role.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and familiarity with Microsoft Teams and Share Point.
- To be an ambassador for all of the schools policies, processes and systems
- Well-developed understanding of relevant statutory, regulatory, and policy frameworks.
- Accountability for maintaining risk management programs and contributing to strategic planning.
- Sound judgement in analysing complex issues and selecting appropriate courses of action.
- The ability to work under limited supervision, exercising discretion and initiative.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, capable of developing innovative solutions to complex issues.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills to liaise with diverse stakeholders

Candidates looking for part-time, school hours or full time employment will all be considered. This is a chance to be part of a supportive and dedicated team within a values-driven educational environment. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the safety and operational integrity of the school, whilst working in a supportive environment allowing you the flexibility of a true work life balance.

Please apply through the link below.

At Randstad HR Partners, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

Skills

Risk, policy writing, compliance, reporting, consulting, WH&S

Qualifications

Tertiary Qualifications preferred

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