Risk and Compliance Manager

**Role Description/Criteria**

**About the Role (Fixed-Term Contract)**

Reporting to the Business Manager and working collaboratively with the Principal and Executive Team, you will oversee the following within the College:

- ** Governance & Compliance** - Ensure all College policies and procedures meet VRQA minimum standards, MACS and CECV compliance obligations.
- ** Risk Management** - Maintain the College Risk Register, oversee safety checks, lead risk assessments, and deliver risk management training.
- ** OHS Leadership** - Chair OHS initiatives, deliver staff training, monitor risk registers, liaise with WorkSafe, and ensure staff, contractors, and volunteers meet induction and Working with Children requirements.
- ** Child Safety** - Partner with the Deputy Principal (Students) to review and strengthen child safeguarding practices, ensuring compliance with child safety standards.
- ** Emergency Management** - Coordinate emergency procedures, drills, maps, and ensure plans are reviewed, updated, and communicated annually.
- ** Policy & Complispace Administration** - Manage the College’s Complispace software and ensure policies are current and accessible.
- ** Incident & Reporting Management** - Oversee the effective capture, reporting, and investigation of all incidents including workplace injuries, near misses, compliance breaches, and reportable events.

**About You**

You are an experienced compliance, OHS, or risk professional with a passion for building safe and supportive workplaces. You will bring:

- Strong knowledge of OHS legislation, compliance frameworks, and risk management practices.
- Proven ability to develop, implement, and monitor compliance and safety systems.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage staff across all levels.
- Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and a proactive approach.
- Experience in the education sector or similar highly regulated environments (advantageous).

If you are passionate about safety, compliance, and creating a child-safe environment, we would love to hear from you.

**Applications close**9:00am, 3 October 2025**.**

**How to apply**: Application Instructions:

- A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role and why you would like to work at Saint Ignatius College Geelong.
- A current Curriculum Vitae (CV) with details of three professional referees. Please note that referees will only be contacted following the completion of the interview stage.
- A completed copy of the Saint Ignatius College Geelong Application for Employment form

For further information please visit our College website.

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**Application Procedure**:

- A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role and why you would like to work at Saint Ignatius College Geelong.
- A current Curriculum Vitae (CV) with details of three professional referees. Please note that referees will only be contacted following the completion of the interview stage.
- A completed copy of the Saint Ignatius College Geelong Application for Employment form

**Details**:
**Address**:27 Peninsula Drive
Drysdale

**Phone**:5251 1136

**Principal**:Mr Michael Exton

**Applications Close**:03/10/2025

**Position**: Other Position

**Type**:Fixed Term

**Hours per Week**:Full-time

ESO Risk and Compliance Manager Sept 2025.pdf SICG Application for Employment (1).pdf