ANZUK Executive is pleased to be partnering with Meriden in the appointment of a Director of Risk and Compliance.
Meriden is seeking an experienced professional to lead a whole school approach to enterprise risk, compliance, governance and assurance. Reporting to the Head of Operations, this permanent, full time role will help ensure that the School's systems support sound decisions, clear accountability and continuous improvement.
Working closely with the Principal, Heads, Director of Human Resources and risk owners across the School, the successful candidate will strengthen Meriden's risk and assurance framework, oversee its compliance program and provide clear, decision focused reporting to School leadership and Council.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and embed the School's Risk and Assurance Framework, including risk appetite, registers, controls and reporting.
Oversee the policy framework, compliance calendar, staff training and evidence of implementation.
Coordinate regulatory and statutory obligations, including NESA, CRICOS, child safety, privacy and school registration requirements.
Support School Council governance processes, including declarations, induction records and compliance reporting.
Establish consistent processes for control assurance, executive attestations and follow up of material actions.
Prepare concise risk, compliance and assurance reports that identify emerging issues, control gaps and decisions required.
Coordinate preparations for audits, reviews and spot checks, and monitor resulting actions.
Support emergency management, critical incident planning and business continuity processes.
About You
Experience and/or qualifications in risk management, compliance, governance, assurance, law, WHS, business administration or a related discipline.




A practical understanding of Australian risk, compliance and WHS requirements, with the ability to apply them in a school setting.
Experience developing frameworks, improving systems and working with leaders who retain ownership of risks in their areas.
Strong analytical, writing and reporting skills, including the ability to turn complex information into clear advice for senior leaders and a governing body.
Sound judgement, discretion and integrity when managing sensitive matters.
A collaborative approach and the ability to move confidently between strategic priorities and detailed implementation.
An appreciation of, and willingness to contribute to, the Christian life and broader community of the School.
Why Meriden?
This is an opportunity to shape how risk, compliance and assurance are understood and managed across a leading school community. You will work with senior leaders and Council to build practical systems that support the School's people, decisions and future direction.
If you are a thoughtful and capable leader who can bring clarity to complex obligations and build strong relationships across a school, we welcome your application.
Meriden is an Anglican school with a Christian foundation. Many of our staff live out their Christian faith in their lives and are active members of a local church. Staff at Meriden are required to actively invest in the Christian ethos of the school.
Applications close:
Friday 16th October
Meriden takes its commitment to child protection seriously. Child Protection legislation applies to all applicants, and a current Working with Children clearance is a requirement. Preferred applicants will be screened in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act (NSW). Applicants must have full Australian work rights.
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📌 Director Of Risk And Compliance (Sydney)
🏢 anzuk Education
📍 Sydney