About Us

Lavalla Catholic College Catholic is a co-educational dual campus school located in Traralgon, within Latrobe Valley in beautiful Gippsland, and is 2 hours east of Melbourne, with the coast 1 hour south and the ski slopes under 2 hours to the north of the College.

The College is governed by Marist Schools Australia and provides an education to our young people in line with the five Marist Characteristics of Presence, Family Spirit, Simplicity, In the Way of Mary and a Love of Work. These characteristics are more than guiding principles; they are woven into the everyday life of our College and influence the way we teach, learn, lead and care for one another.

Lavalla is a community where people are known and loved. We value strong relationships between students, staff, families, and the wider community, recognising that young people flourish when they feel safe, respected, supported and genuinely connected.

About The Role

Lead Risk, Compliance, Governance, and Workplace Health and Safety across the College

Ongoing, Full-time position (Flexible conditions will be considered)

We are seeking an experienced Risk and Compliance Manager to join Lavalla Catholic College in Traralgon, Victoria on an ongoing full-time basis, with adaptable arrangements considered for the right applicant. The Risk and Compliance Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating the College's risk management, compliance, policy governance, workplace health and safety, return to work and assurance frameworks.

The position provides strategic and operational advice to College leadership and supports the College to identify,



assess and manage risks while maintaining compliance with applicable legislation, regulations, standards, Catholic education requirements, College policies and governance obligations in line with College’s governing body, Marist Schools Australia.

The position will promote a proactive culture of risk awareness, accountability, child safety, workplace safety, employee wellbeing and continuous improvement across the College.

Essential Qualifications and Experience Requirements for the Role

- Relevant qualifications in risk and compliance management, business administration or management.
- Demonstrated experience in management-level development implementation and or maintenance of organisational compliance frameworks.
- Hold an employee Working with Children Check and National Police Record Check.
- Demonstrated experience in compliance, governance, risk, assurance, OHS and/or policy.
- Experience in a contemporary education environment.
- Experience as a Return-to-Work Coordinator within an Australian workplace.

What we offer

- Lavalla Catholic College offers a supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.
- We provide career development opportunities to support your career growth and ongoing learning.
- The college promotes work-life balance and offers flexibility where possible to support employee wellbeing.
- We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
- If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.
- Enjoy 7 weeks leave each school year.

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📌 Risk and Compliance Manager (Traralgon)
🏢 LAVALLA CATHOLIC COLLEGE
📍 Traralgon