Risk Advisor

At Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd (MACS) we envision every student to be inspired and enabled to flourish and enrich the world. MACS is the largest Catholic school system in Australia. We own, govern and operate approximately 300 Catholic schools, employ over 17,000 staff and serve more than 118,000 students and their families in the Archdiocese of Melbourne. It is an exciting time to join MACS, where we are transforming to bring to life our recently launched strategic plan: MACS 2030: Forming Lives to Enrich the World.

It is an exciting time to join MACS, where we are transforming to bring to life our strategic plan - MACS 2030: Forming Lives to Enrich the World that will help all MACS staff come together to make the most of what a Catholic education has to offer so that we have the greatest and most distinctive impact in our classrooms, staffrooms and schools communities. More details on the MACS strategy can be found here.

WHY WORK FOR US?

• Professional development opportunities with a defined personalised annual budget
• Access to flexible working arrangements, which include working from home arrangements
• You will work in a tight-knit, supportive team to ensure you succeed in your role
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP) supported by Mental Health First Aiders in the workplace, providing a safe and caring environment to our staff and students

The MACS Code of Conduct (the Code) embodies our collective commitment to fostering a positive and supportive work environment that prioritises the health, safety and wellbeing of everyone, inspired by our Catholic faith. We ask that all staff read and understand the Code and model the behaviours that are expected of us.

YOUR ROLE

The Risk Advisor is a key role within the Governance and Legal Directorate, supporting the delivery of the MACS Risk Management Framework and embedding strong risk management practices across schools and central office. This role is designed to partner with schools and directorates to identify, assess, and mitigate risks, while ensuring consistent and effective processes across the organisation. This position would suit a risk professional with at least three years' experience in risk and assurance management, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to deliver practical solutions in a complex environment. The Risk Team is focussed on promoting a proactive risk culture and supporting schools to meet their obligations while reducing administrative burden.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Support the implementation of the MACS Risk Management Framework, policies, and practices.
• Provide advice and guidance to schools and leaders on risk-related matters, reviews, and updates.
• Facilitate workshops and training to strengthen risk awareness and capability.
• Plan, execute, and report on risk activities to evaluate the effectiveness of controls and governance processes.
• Apply consistent risk assessment methodologies and support the operation of internal controls.
• Contribute to the implementation and use of MACS' Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) platform.

ABOUT YOU

• You are a proven risk professional with a minimum of three years' experience in risk management, assurance, or internal audit.
• You have strong knowledge of ISO31000:2018 and risk management frameworks.
• You can demonstrate experience in conducting risk assessments, facilitating workshops, and supporting business improvement initiatives.
• You have excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• You are detail-oriented, data-savvy, and confident using Microsoft Office, with experience in Power BI or GRC software highly desirable.
• You are committed to the mission, vision, and values of MACS and to the ethos of Catholic education, including alignment with MACS' Child Safety standards.

HOW TO APPLY

Please refer to the position description for further details about the role and the Key Selection Criteria.

Click APPLY to submit your application. If you have any queries about this role, they can be directed to our HR team by email

You will need to provide:

1.  An up to-date Resume and

2.  A cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria, limited to two pages

Note: MACS is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care. The successful candidate must hold or acquire and maintain a Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) and/or Working with Children Check and must be willing to obtain and maintain a National Criminal History Check.

Candidates must hold full Australian Working Rights and provide evidence of this.

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APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 4.00pm Tuesday, 28 October 2025