Risk, Policy and Assurance Officer

**Introduction**:
**Description**:
Pymble Ladies’ College is a school of the Uniting Church in Australia for girls Kindergarten to Year 12 with boarding from Year 7. At Pymble, we foster a world-class educational environment with the importance of global citizenship and a worldwide perspective central to our strategic intent.

We believe our staff, both teaching and non-teaching, are our most valuable resource. We are proud to have passionate and dedicated staff who recognise the unique strengths and qualities of every Pymble girl.

The role

Pymble Ladies College are seeking a Risk, Policy and Assurance champion This exciting role is responsible for ensuring that the College has state-of-the-art risk management, policy compliance, and assurance systems and processes in place to manage its risks. This role oversees the College's Risk and Policy Management Framework and Assurance processes and helps with informed decision-making by fostering a strong culture of risk management, compliance, and safety.

The role involves the enhancement of our existing framework and the ongoing development of our policies, procedures, systems and controls. This position will take ownership of our Risk & Governance reporting system. In this role you will work with stakeholders who genuinely embrace the importance of a robust safety culture.
To be successful in this position you may have been working in a similar role within a school and be ready to take the next step in your career.

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Our kind of team member
- Minimum of 18 months experience in a Risk, Compliance and Policy role within the Education sector essential
- Experience with the ownership, maintenance and management of a Risk framework
- Industry Leading Governance, Risk & Compliance Software - CAMMS or similar system knowledge
- Demonstrated capability in developing quality relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders
- A track record of fostering a culture of integrated safety
- The proven ability to encourage employees to take ownership of risk management
- Detail-oriented and proactive, with the ability to anticipate needs and resolve issues efficiently
- Strong organisational and multi-tasking skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively
- Excellent interpersonal oral and written communication
- Demonstrated ability to display initiative, contribute new ideas, evaluate and challenge current systems and contribute to ongoing improvements
- Willingness to support the ethos and values of the College

Your kind of workplace

Pymble people are at the heart of what the College offers its students. That’s why every Teacher, Professional Services and Co-curricular staff member is valued for being the person they are, for the quality of their work, for their diverse contribution and for their wins - big and small. We express our appreciation in many ways, including through recognition programs, story sharing, celebrations, feedback, and competitive remuneration.

We treasure our caring, collegiate community, which Pymble people often refer to as the ‘Pymble family’. We also appreciate that our family is not the only one in the lives of Pymble people, so we ‘walk the talk’ when it comes to supporting work-life balance, providing family benefits and contributing to community connections.

Your kind of benefits

The salary for this role is competitive and commensurate with experience. We also offer a range of benefits, including:

- Professional development
- Access to our Aquatic and Fitness Centre, with free Yoga and Pilates classes
- Daily morning tea
- Discounted school fees (where applicable)
- A dedicated Staff Wellbeing team and regular social events, and
- Easy access with close public transport and onsite or nearby (street) parking

We also provide a wide range of opportunities for Pymble people to grow personally and professionally, including through growth strategies, training and professional development, career progression, access to technology and resources, and health and wellbeing opportunities.

Our kind of process

Applications for this opportunity are ongoing and will be reviewed as they are received. Interviews may occur prior to the closing date.

Pymble Ladies’ College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a workforce which represents the diverse society in which we live. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

We acknowledge the Durramurragal as the traditional custodians of the land on which our College is built. We pay respect to Elders past, present and future recognising the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.