Job Description
Immediate Start | Ongoing Position | Kew, Melbourne | 100% On-site
Looking for a role where your work has genuine organisational impact?
We're seeking an experienced Risk & Compliance Manager to 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.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced risk or compliance professional from construction, infrastructure, healthcare, government, manufacturing, education or another highly regulated setting looking to step into a rewarding role with exceptional work-life balance and outstanding benefits.
What's on offer?
0.8 FTE ongoing position (5 day work week)
Immediate commencement (or negotiated start)
6 weeks annual leave
Two additional paid leave days each year (Easter Tuesday and the day before Melbourne Cup) that don't come out of your annual leave balance
16 days personal/sick leave per year
One paid wellbeing day per semester
Annual salary increases every 1 February
Guaranteed 3.5% salary increase in ****
Comprehensive handover and supportive leadership
Meaningful work in a values-driven organisation
Stable, long-term opportunity with an excellent organisational culture
Previous education sector experience is not essential.
We welcome applicants from other regulated industries who can bring strong governance, compliance and risk management expertise.
About the role
You will oversee the organisation's:
Enterprise Risk Management Framework
Compliance framework and regulatory obligations




Policy and procedure governance
Internal audits and compliance reviews
Occupational Health & Safety framework
Incident management and corrective actions
Risk reporting to the Executive Leadership Team and Board
Staff compliance and risk training programs
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.
Key responsibilities
Lead and maintain enterprise risk and compliance frameworks
Develop, review and manage organisational policies and procedures
Conduct compliance reviews and internal audits
Prepare risk reports and executive-level reporting for leadership and the Board
Monitor legislative and regulatory changes and implement required updates
Manage organisational risk registers and compliance registers
Coordinate governance and policy review processes
Oversee workplace health and safety systems and committee activities
Investigate incidents, identify trends and implement corrective actions
Deliver compliance and risk training to staff
Support leaders with risk assessments for projects, events and operational activities
About you
You'll be a collaborative and proactive professional who enjoys building strong relationships while maintaining robust governance standards.
You'll ideally bring:
Demonstrated experience in risk management,



governance or compliance
Experience developing and reviewing policies and procedures
Experience conducting audits and managing compliance frameworks
Strong understanding of risk reporting and governance practices
Experience presenting information to senior leadership and/or Boards
Excellent written communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail
The ability to work autonomously while partnering across a diverse organisation
Highly regarded
Experience within education or another highly regulated industry
Background in construction, infrastructure, government, healthcare or manufacturing
Formal qualifications in Risk Management, Governance, Compliance, WHS or a related discipline
Mandatory requirements
Applicants must:
Hold (or be willing to obtain prior to commencement) a Working with Children Check
Hold current First Aid (HLTAID011 or equivalent) and CPR certification
Successfully complete a National Police Check prior to commencement
Be willing to complete Anaphylaxis Training (provided by the organisation)
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.
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.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion athttps://.
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