Job Description

Immediate Start | Ongoing Position | Kew, Melbourne | 100% On-site

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Looking for a role where your work has genuine organisational impact?

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We're seeking an experienced Risk & Compliance Managerto lead and strengthen governance, risk, compliance and workplace safety across a highly regarded independent school. Reporting to the Executive Director – Business Operations, you'll partner with senior leaders, provide strategic advice to the Executive and Board, and ensure the organisation continues to meet its legislative and regulatory obligations.

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This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced risk or compliance professional from construction, infrastructure, healthcare, government, manufacturing, education or another highly regulated environmentlooking to step into a rewarding role with exceptional work-life balance and outstanding benefits.

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What's on offer?

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- 0.8 FTE ongoing position (5 day work week)
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- Immediate commencement (or negotiated start)
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- 6 weeks annual leave
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- Two additional paid leave dayseach year (Easter Tuesday and the day before Melbourne Cup) that don't come out of your annual leave balance
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- 16 days personal/sick leaveper year
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- One paid wellbeing day per semester
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- Annual salary increases every 1 February
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- Guaranteed 3.5% salary increase in 2027
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- Comprehensive handover and supportive leadership
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- Meaningful work in a values-driven organisation
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- Stable, long-term prospect with an excellent organisational culture
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Previous education sector experience is not essential.We welcome applicants from other regulated industries who can bring strong governance, compliance and risk management expertise.

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About the role

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You will oversee the organisation's:

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- Enterprise Risk Management Framework
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- Compliance framework and regulatory obligations
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- Policy and procedure governance
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- Internal audits and compliance reviews
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- Occupational Health & Safety framework
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- Incident management and corrective actions
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- Risk reporting to the Executive Leadership Team and Board
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- Staff compliance and risk training programs
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Working across all business areas, you'll identify emerging risks, develop mitigation strategies, ensure legislative compliance and foster a strong culture of governance and continuous improvement.

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Key responsibilities

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- Lead and maintain enterprise risk and compliance frameworks
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- Develop, review and manage organisational policies and procedures
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- Conduct compliance reviews and internal audits
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- Prepare risk reports and executive-level reporting for leadership and the Board
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- Monitor legislative and regulatory changes and implement required updates
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- Manage organisational risk registers and compliance registers
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- Coordinate governance and policy review processes
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- Oversee workplace health and safety systems and committee activities
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- Investigate incidents, identify trends and implement corrective actions
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- Deliver compliance and risk training to staff
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- Support leaders with risk assessments for projects, events and operational activities
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About you

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You'll be a collaborative and proactive professional who enjoys building strong relationships while maintaining robust governance standards.

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You'll ideally bring:

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- Demonstrated experience in risk management, governance or compliance
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- Experience developing and reviewing policies and procedures
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- Experience conducting audits and managing compliance frameworks
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- Strong understanding of risk reporting and governance practices
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- Experience presenting information to senior leadership and/or Boards
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- Excellent written communication and stakeholder engagement skills
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- Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail
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- The ability to work autonomously while partnering across a diverse organisation
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Highly regarded

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- Experience within education or another highly regulated industry
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- Background in construction, infrastructure, government, healthcare or manufacturing
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- Formal qualifications in Risk Management, Governance, Compliance, WHS or a related discipline
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Mandatory requirements

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Applicants must:

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- Must hold (or be willing to obtain prior to commencement) a Working with Children Check
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- Must hold current First Aid (HLTAID011 or equivalent)and CPRcertification
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- Must successfully complete a National Police Checkprior to commencement
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- Must be willing to complete Anaphylaxis Training(provided by the organisation)
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If you're an experienced risk and compliance professional looking for a role where you can influence organisational governance, partner with senior leadership and enjoy exceptional employment benefits, we'd love to hear from you.

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At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

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You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.

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📌 Risk and Compliance Manager (0.8 FTE) (Williamstown)
🏢 Chandler Macleod Group
📍 Williamstown