We are looking for a Risk and Compliance Manager, responsible for overseeing risk management, workplace health and safety, compliance, and emergency management at Firbank Grammar School.

The successful candidate will have in-depth knowledge of compliance, OH&S; legislation, and governance, with a focus on maintaining regulatory standards and fostering a safe school environment.

Key Responsibilities

Risk Management:

- Provide specialist advice to the School Leadership and the Board on the design and implementation of the School’s risk management strategy and frameworks.
- Develop succinct and informative Board-level reporting on risk profiles and controls.
- Oversee the ongoing review of the School’s Risk Register.
- Partner with the Leadership in the implementation of risk mitigation strategies.
- Actively promote a strong risk management and compliance culture.
- Liaise with stakeholders, the Board and legal regarding privacy matters.
- Ensure risks are identified for extra-curricular activities (sport, incursion, excursion), and assist staff in managing risks via Consent2Go.
- Work with relevant stakeholders to develop Business Continuity Plans.
- Raise emerging risk and compliance issues with the Director of People and Culture and the Principal.

Workplace Health and Safety

- Keep up to date on legal and regulatory changes that may impact the School and make recommendations where existing procedures and practices may require review.
- Review and maintain the Incident Reporting System, procedures, tools and checklists.
- Investigate and report on incidents, recommending corrective and preventative actions as appropriate.
- Chair the School’s OHS Committee
- Coordinate Board H&S; and Child Safety Sub-committee meetings, prepare quarterly report for Board on H&S; issues.
- Conduct or coordinate OHS Audits with relevant stakeholders.
- Review and escalate as appropriate any Incident Reports, and ensure staff are supported.
- Develop and provide training for staff as required (including emergency procedures, OH&S; Induction, Child Safety Standards, and other training as required)

Injury Prevention/Management

- Develop and implement OH&S; inspection and management audit tools and implement an audit schedule for each Campus (based on OH&S; risk profile) to ensure continuous compliance with all legislative requirements and that safe systems are being followed.
- Assist in injury prevention through the implementation of risk management activities.
- Oversee the WorkSafe process for injured staff, including assisting staff in raising claims, manage ongoing claims,



oversee return-to-work obligations, provide ongoing support to impacted staff.

Compliance:

- Manage the development, implementation, documentation and dissemination of relevant policy, procedures, processes, controls and guidelines to promote a compliance culture and reduce risk across the school.
- Advise on legal and /or mandatory changes that may impact the School and make recommendations where existing policies and practices may need review.
- Maintain the School’s policy register.
- Undertake regular audits of policy versus practices; work with the relevant stakeholders to modify or bring into line non-compliance issues through re-validation, training support or process change of documented policies.
- Support government regulatory audits (e.g. VRQA).
- Develop and oversee systems and processes following best practice guidance for ensuring appropriate procedures for all visitors and contractors at the School (WWCC, Induction, Training).
- Liaise with and ensure the School’s insurance providers are providing the correct level of cover for all activities and facilities.

Emergency Management:

- Oversee the emergency management practices across all three campuses including updating of all management plans and maps.
- Coordinate Emergency Management training for the emergency management team and wardens.
- Coordinate emergency evacuation and lockdown drills with Heads of Campus.
- Seek and action feedback from staff after all drills.
- Coordinate termly testing of emergency tones.
- Oversee the development and review of the Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP) and any other specific safety plans for students who require one.

Qualifications and Experience:

- Formal qualifications in Risk Management or WHS, and/or significant relevant experience in a similar environment or organisation.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Ministerial Order No. 1359 – Implementing the Child Safe Standards and the ability to ensure compliance and prioritisation of Child Safety Standards.
- Experience of legal, insurance, financial obligations and risk requirements of business, including practical knowledge of Australian Standards pertaining to risk management.




- A high degree of judgement and interpersonal skills to resolve operational issues that may arise.
- Knowledge of the statutory requirements governing the operations of a OH&S; function including the OH&S; and Workers Compensation legislation, codes of practice, regulations and guidelines.
- Current Working with Children Check, current National Criminal History Police Check (or willingness to obtain).
- Current Victorian Driving Licence.

Applications close: 22nd September 2024. Candidates may be interviewed prior to this date.
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About Firbank Grammar School
For more than 110 years Firbank Grammar has been at the forefront of teaching and learning, providing exceptional education and outstanding opportunities to its students. We offer world-class learning programs, activities and facilities to give our students the very best launchpad into the future.
As a leading independent school in Melbourne, our students consistently achieve outstanding results both academically and in their co-curricular pursuits and are a part of a vibrant, kind and inclusive community.

Our Commitment to Child Safety and Wellbeing
Firbank Grammar is a child safe organisation which welcomes all children, young people, and their families. We have no tolerance for child abuse and take proactive steps to identify and manage any risks of harm to children at Firbank Grammar School.

We are committed to providing an environment where all children and young people are safe and feel safe, where their participation is valued, their views respected, and their voices are heard about decisions that affect their lives. Our child safe policies, procedures and practices are inclusive of the needs of all children.

Child safety is a shared responsibility. Every person involved in our School has an key role in promoting child safety and wellbeing.

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Why join Firbank?

- Inclusive and supportive culture.
- Opportunity to work in a highly regarded independent school in Brighton.
- Access to professional development opportunities.
- Onsite cafe with barista-quality coffee and delicious meals and snacks.
- Use of swimming pool facilities.
- Salaries and packages paid well above Award level.
- Close proximity to public transport.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to you and your immediate family.
- Paid parental and partner leave schemes.
- Staff social groups and events.
- Staff discounts for incredible School productions.

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