Policy and Risk Coordinator

Posted: 05/11/2025

Closing Date: 21/11/2025

Job Type: Ongoing - Part Time

Location: The Friends' School, North Hobart

Job Category: Administration

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The Friends' School, Hobart, is a leading Independent School in Tasmania offering a globally focused, high-quality education from Early Learning to Year 12. Guided by the Quaker values of Integrity, Simplicity, Equality, and Peace, we foster an inclusive, supportive and welcoming environment where students and staff alike can thrive.

At Friends', we believe in lifelong learning - not just for our students, but for our staff as well. A career with us means becoming part of a dynamic community that values collaboration, personal growth and meaningful contributions. Whether in the classroom or beyond, our team plays a vital role in shaping the future through education, innovation and care.

If you're looking for a workplace that inspires, challenges, and supports you, we invite you to explore the opportunities at The Friends' School. Here, your work matters - not just to our students, but to the wider community and the world.

Why Work at The Friends' School?

At The Friends' School, we value our staff as much as our students. As part of our team, you'll enjoy a supportive and inclusive workplace with a strong focus on wellbeing, professional growth, and work-life balance. We offer:

Wellbeing – Free Employee Assistance Program, annual flu vaccinations and wellbeing initiatives. No cost use of Friends Health & Fitness (conditions apply).

Financial & Leave Benefits – Salaries are exclusive of super. Staff discounts on school fees. Paid parental leave, priority childcare access.

Professional & Community Engagement – Induction programs, social events and opportunities to contribute to outreach programs like Relay for Life, Loui's Van and Red Cross Blood Donation.

More information on our community can be found on our Friends' School website.

Join us and be part of a school that truly values its people.

The Friends' School is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Policy and Risk Coordinator to join our Business Office team.

In this key role, you will support the effective management of policies, guidelines, and compliance documentation across the School, ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and alignment with legislative and operational requirements.

Reporting to the Risk & Compliance Manager, you will also assist in implementing workplace health and safety, child safeguarding, and risk management strategies across all areas of the School, including Friends' Early Years, Friends Health & Fitness, and the Argyle Motor Lodge.

This is a permanent part-time (60% FTE) opportunity with flexible working days.

• Manage the review, approval, and publication of Friends' Controlled Documents, ensuring accuracy and version control.
• Support the Board's Policy & Guidelines Committee by preparing and circulating meeting papers and tracking action items.
• Review policy content and formatting for consistency and alignment with Friends' document standards.
• Assist in managing compliance training modules, incident reports, and workplace health and safety reviews.
• Provide administrative and operational support in relation to workers' compensation, return-to-work plans, and compliance monitoring.
• Collaborate with staff across departments to promote a culture of safety, risk awareness, and continuous improvement.

A full outline of responsibilities is provided in the Position Description.

• Qualifications in Corporate Governance, Risk and Compliance, or Work Health and Safety, or significant experience in a similar role.
• Demonstrated experience managing and maintaining policy or compliance frameworks.
• Strong written communication and proofreading skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• High level of interpersonal and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proven ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent computer literacy, including experience with document and risk management systems.
• Understanding of the 10 National Child Safe Standards and commitment to a child-safe environment.
• Current Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People (employment) registration and a National Police Check (less than 6 months old).

To apply, please submit the following:

• A cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role and also adressing the selection criteria Items 1,2,4,5,7 & 13.

• An updated resume detailing your qualifications and professional experience.