Job Description
Bialik College is a pluralist Jewish school, embracing an inclusive approach to Judaism.
All students attend one campus in Hawthorn, creating a close-knit community of students and learners from as young as three months old in our Children's Centre, three years old in the Early Learning Centre through to Year 12 in the Senior School.
Students come from throughout Melbourne, with many travelling to school on public transport or Bialik buses.
Bialik celebrates diversity and inclusion in its workforce, and has a thriving culture based on community and excellence in education.
Our workforce is comprised of employees from a diverse range of faiths and backgrounds.
Applicants of any faith (or no faith) are encouraged to apply.
Bialik College is committed to child safety.
We recognise the importance of, and our responsibility for, ensuring a safe and supportive environment which respects the rights of all children and fosters their enrichment and wellbeing.
All applicants must read, and be supportive of the contents, in the following link -Employment Opportunities | Bialik College
The Position
We are seeking a Compliance Officer who will be responsible for supporting the development, implementation, and monitoring of the College's compliance framework to ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations, internal policies, and ethical standards.
The role supports risk management activities, conducts compliance reviews, and promotes a solid culture of integrity and accountability.
The role works in partnership with Early Years leaders and Children's Services team, to review, refine and monitor compliance systems.
The successful candidate will work 4 days per week with the flexibility to work during school term time or a full year with four weeks of annual leave.
This is an ongoing, part-time role, commencing January ****.
Duties and Responsibilities
Assist the Principal,



Director of Business and Heads of Early Learning Centre / Bialik Children's Centre to ensure the College's compliance framework complies with statutory and other requirements relating to work health and safety, children's services, duty of care and other legislative requirements.
Maintain necessary and up to date knowledge in relevant fields and keep in contact with developments in legislation, technical and other guidance material which relates to health and safety within the College's existing or proposed activities.
Ensure central compliance registers are maintained and prepare data analysis and reporting for relevant committees to support governance, compliance oversight and continuous improvement of systems and procedures.
Coordinate the development, revision and maintenance of College policies and procedures, ensure policies align with legislative and regulatory requirements.
Maintain policy review schedules and governance records.
Ensure appropriate induction, and policies and procedures are in place and that the induction of contractors, visitors and volunteers is undertaken and records maintained.
Prepare regular compliance and risk reports for relevant College committees
Monitor updates from relevant regulators, including VRQA, VECRA, ACECQA and the NQF, and assess the impact of regulatory changes, emerging risks and sector guidance on Early Childhood operations.
Support continuous improvement by identifying gaps in systems, policies, procedures, training, risk controls and documentation, and recommending practical improvements aligned to the National Quality Framework and Child Safe Standards.




Support compliance with Victorian occupational health and safety legislation and associated regulations, including College's compliance obligations relating to psychosocial hazards under occupational health and safety legislation.
Support the Activities Manager and Sports Centre Manager with external audits, develop / enhance systems, templates and procedures that ensure camps and excursions meet risk and compliance frameworks.
Support HR with audits, accreditation and regulatory requirements and provide advice and support to HR for compliance and governance initiatives.
Skills and Experience
Bachelor's degree or proven experience in Law, Business, Finance, Risk Management, or related field
Experience in compliance, risk, audit, legal and/or governance roles
Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and industry standards
Experience conducting investigations and compliance review
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
High attention to detail and organizational skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Stakeholder management and influencing capability
Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
Up to7 days of gifted leave per year(Jewish Holidays) in addition to public holidays
Permanent full-time staff entitled to a 25% school fee discount for their children (Kindergarten to Year 12) Permanent part-time employees (working more than 50% of FTE) will be entitled to a pro-rata fee discount
Free private & secure onsite car parking with onsite security
Free membership & access to onsite gym & swimming pool
Onsite Canteen
Free access to confidential wellbeing support via our external Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Discounts at local retailers including cafes, car repairs & more
Discounted rental rates for hiring school facilities
Located close to the Monash Freeway, Tooronga Train Station(7-min walk) and trams (10-minute walk)
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📌 Compliance Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Bialik College
📍 Melbourne