Part-time (0.6 FTE) | Immediate start

St Michael's Collegiate School is seeking an experienced and proactive Risk & Compliance Officer to lead the School's risk, governance and compliance framework.

Reporting to the Director of Business Services, this newly created role is pivotal in ensuring the School maintains best practice governance, regulatory compliance, workplace health and safety, risk management and policy development across our K–12 learning community.

If you are passionate about governance, enjoy working collaboratively across an organisation and want to make a meaningful contribution to a values-driven school, we'd love to hear from you.

About Us

St Michael's Collegiate School is a leading Anglican independent school in the heart of Hobart, providing exceptional education from the early learning years through to Year 12.

Guided by our values of Courage, Integrity and Compassion, we are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and inspiring environment where every member of our community can thrive.

About the Role

As the Risk & Compliance Officer, you will be responsible for leading and continuously improving the School's:

- Governance, policy and procedure framework
- Risk management framework and risk registers
- Regulatory compliance activities
- Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) systems
- Incident management and reporting
- Emergency management planning
- Insurance and claims administration
- Compliance training and awareness programs

You will work closely with the Executive, School leaders,



Board Governance & Risk Committee and staff to ensure the School continues to meet its legislative obligations while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop, review and maintain School policies and procedures
- Coordinate governance and policy review processes
- Monitor legislative and regulatory changes and implement improvements
- Provide expert advice on governance, compliance and risk
- Lead the School's WHS management system and WHS Committee
- Manage incident reporting, investigations and corrective actions
- Coordinate emergency preparedness, evacuation and lockdown programs
- Maintain risk, compliance and WHS registers
- Prepare reports for Executive and Board Committees
- Deliver compliance training and build organisational capability

About You You are a collaborative and highly organised professional who enjoys building strong relationships while ensuring robust governance and compliance outcomes.

You will bring

- Qualifications in Risk Management, WHS, Governance, Compliance, Policy or a related discipline
- At least three years' experience in a similar role
- Strong knowledge of governance, compliance and risk management principles
- Excellent written communication and report-writing skills
- Outstanding organisational and project management skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability




- High-level stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
- A commitment to integrity, confidentiality and continuous improvement

Experience within an education or independent school environment will be highly regarded. Why Join Collegiate?

At Collegiate you'll become part of a supportive and purpose-driven community where your work has real impact.

We offer

- A values-led and collaborative workplace
- The opportunity to influence governance and organisational excellence
- A diverse and engaging role with broad organisational exposure
- Professional development opportunities
- A beautiful Hobart campus with a welcoming school community

Child Safety St Michael's Collegiate School is committed to providing a child-secure environment where the safety and wellbeing of children and young people is our highest priority.

The successful applicant will be required to satisfy the School's child safety and recruitment screening requirements, including maintaining a current Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Tasmania), a satisfactory National Police Check and evidence of eligibility to work in Australia.

Apply Now

If you are ready to help shape the future of governance, compliance and safety at one of Tasmania's leading independent schools, we encourage you to apply.

Applications should include

- A cover letter addressing your suitability for the role
- Current résumé

Applications close: COB Friday 14 August 2026 For further information, please contact the Human Resources Manager, Anouk Harding at [email protected]

📌 Risk & Compliance Officer (Hobart)
🏢 ST MICHAELS COLLEGIATE SCHOOL
📍 Hobart