Location:Hybrid - World Square, CBD and WFH
Start Date:Immediate start or by negotiation
Application Closing Date:Sunday, 27 September **** at *****pm
Employment Type:Full-Time, Permanent

Why Join Us

JoinSydney Catholic Schools (SCS), NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students. At SCS, you'll make a daily impact, grow your career, and be supported by strong professional learning.

Perks include:
a competitive salary plus superannuation
salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually
up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students
ongoing training and development opportunities
ex-gratia leave between Christmas and New Year
access to Fitness Passport, WHEREFIT and other wellbeing products
generous Employee Referral Program
a wide range of furtherrewards and benefits.

About the Role

The Risk and Controls Officer delivers key operational activities within the enterprise risk management framework, including risk assurance and controls testing, while also building operational capability across SCS by leading training and communication initiatives that help risk owners confidently apply risk concepts and practices in their work.

We are seeking a candidate with strong professional capability, sound judgement and the ability to translate strategic objectives into practical risk management solutions.

Key responsibilities include:
stakeholder engagement- partnering with principals, school leaders and central office teams, and contributing expertise to safeguarding, assurance and compliance initiatives
enterprise risk support- implementing and maintaining the risk framework, supporting RCSA cycles, KRIs and assurance activities
assurance and controls testing- developing test plans, conducting process and control reviews, and preparing clear, structured findings




capability building and training- developing and delivering learning modules, resources and communications to strengthen risk practice across SCS
risk systems and reporting- maintaining high-quality data in the SCS risk platform, managing queries, and producing risk reports for leadership and committees
monitoring key metrics- tracking risk appetite, tolerances and indicators, and escalating emerging issues.

About You

You'll be comfortable navigating a complex organisational environment and influencing a variety of stakeholders to deliver positive risk and business outcomes.

Together with your operational experiences, you will bring:
a tertiary qualification in Risk Management, Accounting, Business, Law, Education or a related field
proven enterprise risk experience with a minimum of 6 years in operational or assurance roles, including controls testing
a strong knowledge of Australian risk standards such as AS/ISO ***** and COSO, ideally within not-for-profit, education or Catholic sectors
advanced capability with risk systems including GRC platforms and data analytics for reporting
demonstrated professional integrity with independence, objectivity and strong ethical standards
exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
experience in delivering professional learning across face-to-face, virtual and eLearning formats
a willingness to respect, support, and uphold the mission, ethos, and teachings of the Catholic Church and the values of SCS.

Desirable:




post-graduate professional credentials such as Certified Practising Risk Manager or Certified Internal Auditor (or equivalent)
strong data analysis capability with experience using tools like Excel, Power BI or Tableau and data modelling highly regarded
current driver's licence and access to a car
understanding of Australian schooling systems, particularly NSW and Catholic education contexts
practising Catholic with demonstrated commitment to the teachings of the Church and active engagement in a Catholic faith community.

How to Apply

Click 'Apply' to submit your application, including:
current CV
cover letter outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role.

For internal employees, apply via the 'Careers' tile in Employee Self Service.

If you encounter technical issues or for any general enquiries please contact the People & Culture Services team on ************** (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri).

Statement of Commitment to Child Safety
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Working With Children Check (WWCC)
This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.

SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.
'Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) continues to be a thriving and growing contemporary educational community with 147 Catholic primary and secondary schools, more than 71,000 current students, 10,000 staff and a large alumni community. We consider our local parishes to be the cornerstone of our local communities, which is why each parish has access to proud and affordable local Catholic schools which lay the foundation on which to build an even stronger future for our faith.

📌 Risk And Controls Officer (New South Wales)
🏢 Sydney Catholic Schools
📍 New South Wales