Role Details

An exciting opportunity is now available for a Risk and Compliance Manager to join our expanding, multi-campus College in a permanent, full-time position under direction of the College Executive Officer, commencing early 2025. 

As the Risk and Compliance Manager, you’ll play a critical role in supporting our mission by managing the College’s risk and compliance framework and ensuring a safe and secure environment for all. 

The Risk and Compliance Manager will work closely with the College Executive team to ensure that the alignment of the College’s risk and compliance accountability framework is consistent with the vision of the College’s Strategic Plan. They will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of risk mitigation, ensuring policy and procedures remain up to date and compliant in relation to Risk Management, Work Health and Safety and Return to Work requirements.

Key Responsibilities 

• Develop and oversee the College’s risk management framework and policies
• Maintain and update the College Risk Register
• Ensure compliance with legal obligations, including SafeWork SA
• Promote a culture of risk awareness and compliance throughout the College
• Implement WHS practices in line with current legislation and organisational policies
• Coordinate emergency management plan, drills, and injury prevention initiatives
• Work closely with the Facilities Operations Manager on safety audits and incident prevention
• Provide guidance to the College Executive, Board and Committees
• Facilitate Safety Committee meetings and maintain accurate records

For a further information regarding the ‘Key Responsibilities’ of the role, please view the Position Information Documents

About you

We are looking for an individual with an a proactive and detail-orientated approach with a strong background in risk management, compliance, and workplace health and safety. You will be someone who thrives in environments where you can make a meaningful impact, bring expertise in a managing complex responsibility with precision and care. You will have the ability to critically assess situations and implement practical solutions to ensure risks are effectively manages, and compliance standards are met. You'll have a collaborative approach where you can build strong, respectful relationships with others to generate meaningful change. 

What you need to be successful

• Possess formal Tertiary qualifications (equivalent to 3 or more years of full-time study) in the area/s of Risk Management and/or Work Health and Safety and/or relevant demonstrated knowledge and experience in a comparable role 
• Strong proficiency across risk and compliance and work health and safety disciplines 
• High-level organisation skills, ability to plan, problem solve, prioritise and proactively manage time effectively, demonstrating a high degree of initiative, discretion and capacity to be self-directive and be responsible for own outcomes 
• High level of confidentiality, trust, integrity, and work ethic combined with ability to self-reflect and self-manage, as well as positively contribute to the development of the College 

Desirable requirements

• Previous experience working with a self-insured body and/or in a school setting
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment 

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