Do you have a background in compliance and a passion to ensure every child receives a quality education in a safe environment?

We invite you to become a valued part of the Integrity and Assurance team at the Victorian Catholic Education Authority as our Senior Assurance Advisor, School Compliance Reviews.

What you'll do

Within Education and Integrity, our Assurance and Integrity team is a dedicated group passionate about upholding and maintaining the highest standards in education compliance.

The newly created position of Senior Assurance Advisor, School Compliance Reviews; offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the compliance landscape within Victorian Catholic schools.

The key purpose of this role is to ensure that Victorian Catholic schools meet minimum standards, including the Child Safe Standards. This is achieved by overseeing the school review program, where the VCEA conducts compliance assessments for over 100 Catholic schools annually.

The core responsibility of this role is to review and audit the schools, which involves desktop assessments and onsite work with school leaders and liaison with school proprietors.

What you’ll bring

The Senior Assurance Advisor, School Compliance reviews holds an important role in the business to ensure that Victorian Catholic schools meet minimum standards, including the Child Safe Standards.

You will have in depth understanding and knowledge of key legislative and regulatory frameworks, within education or a complimentary industry . Such as a working knowledge of Education and Training Reform Act 2006 , Education and Training Reform Regulations 2017, and minimum standards for school and boarding premises registration would be held in high regard but not essential. Your compliance and regulatory expertise may have been gained in other sectors.

Prior experience in assessing and auditing compliance against legislative and regulatory requirements and against a clear and consistent set of criteria.

A passion for client care and customer service. Stellar interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills will position you for success. You will bring a demonstrated ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with diverse stakeholders; using an empathy led approach to deliver and provide feedback to proprietors and schools and prepare formal reports to a high standard.

You will have a sharp eye for detail, strong analytical skills, and the ability to think critically and assess risks. With a proactive mindset, you’ll thrive both independently and collaboratively, meeting deadlines, managing competing priorities, and contributing to the success of the team.

Key Responsibilities:

School Review Program

Professional Development

Stakeholder Management

Compliance and Reporting

Serve as an ambassador for 'service orientation'

Qualifications, experience and requirements

Relevant tertiary qualification in risk, audit, compliance, legal or other relevant field.

A minimum of three years' experience in education administration, law, audit, compliance, risk or a related field.

Previous experience in onsite auditing against a regulatory requirements across other industries would be in held in high regard.

Must hold and maintain a valid Victorian driver's license, have access to a reliable car and be willing to travel to schools in metropolitan and regional Victoria.

Why work with VCEA

As the peak body for Catholic education in Victoria, VCEA provides employees an opportunity to help shape the future of Catholic education across the state.

The Education and Integrity portfolio brings together both education compliance and education programs within a single division. It is responsible for promoting and upholding education integrity and compliance, strategic program delivery and supporting the enrichment and development of the Victorian Catholic education system.

VCEA offers flexible working, a central city office location, competitive remuneration with generous benefits (including tax-advantageous salary sacrifice options), and opportunities for career development and progression.

These benefits combined with our commitment to work life balance to make VCEA an employer of choice.

A note on inclusion and how to apply

If you are ready to make a difference in Victorian Catholic education, please submit your resume and a cover letter highlighting your unique skills and experience in line with our requirements.

A full position description can be found by navigating to our website: https://vcea.catholic.edu.au/about-us/work-with-us/

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible for anyone who wishes to apply.

If you would like further information about this role, or require any adaptations or additional support for your individual circumstances so you can perform at your best during the application or recruitment process please reach out to: [email protected]

We will be reviewing applications as they are received. Should we find a suitable applicant we will close the role early; therefore please don't delay your application.

Due to the volume of applications received; only successful applicants will be contacted.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo a pre-employment National Police History check, obtain a Working with Children Check and provide evidence of Australian Citizenship or Visa.