RISK AND COMPLIANCE MANAGER

About us

Edmund Rice Education Australia Victorian Schools Limited (EREA VSL) is responsible for the governance of six Victorian schools, and their associated campuses that enrol over 10,000 students.

EREA VSL is guided by the EREA Charter for Catholic Schools in the Edmund Rice Tradition. The Charter articulates the vision, mission, and objectives for schools.

Through the Charter Touchstones, schools strive to transform the hearts and minds of children and young people to build a more just and inclusive local and global community through presence, compassion, liberation and a commitment to justice and solidarity.

In all we do, EREA VSL operates with clarity, accountability and transparency.

The Role

We are looking for proactive, collaborative, and forward-thinking Risk and Compliance Manager to join our team. Working closely with the CEO, executive team, and stakeholders across our network of Victorian schools, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting EREA VSL’s commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Reporting to the Director, Safeguarding, the incumbent will be responsible for enterprise risk management strategy and initiatives, business continuity planning, corporate assurance and complaints management. There will also be a requirement to work in conjunction with the Board’s Risk and Child Safety Committee to ensure effective governance through the preparation of reports and advice on practice improvements, risk identification and early interventions.

This is a great opportunity to drive meaningful change, embed quality practice, and have real influence across a diverse and growing education organisation.

What We Offer

A supportive, values-driven team and inclusive workplace culture

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Hybrid working arrangement (office and work from home)

You will be employed on a fixed-term basis, for a period of 2 years.

The remuneration for the role is within the range of $150,000 to $160,000, plus leave loading and superannuation, depending on skills, education and experience.

You will need

Tertiary Qualifications in risk management, public policy or a relevant discipline

Extensive experience in the identification, assessment and management of strategic and operational risk, assurance and compliance functions, preferably in education settings.

Expertise in applying the principles of organisational risk management to the International Standard for Risk Management (AS/NZS ISO 31000:2018).

Understanding of legislative and regulatory environments for schools including compliance associated with the Minimum Standards.

Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills

Demonstrated leadership experience in effectively working with critical stakeholders at Executive, Committee and operational levels including regulatory and other representative bodies.

Ability to obtain a Working with Children Check and provide a National Police Check certificate (issued within the last six months) or Victorian Institute of Teaching Registration

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity.

To Apply

Please visit our website to learn more about our organisation at erea.vic.edu.au.

The position description is available on our Careers page at: erea.vic.edu.au.

Applications must be submitted to [email protected] by 11.59pm on Thursday 14 August 2025 including:

Letter of introduction (one page)

Responses to each Key Selection Criteria listed in the position description (maximum 2 pages in total)

A current Curriculum Vitae (CV) outlining experience and skills with the contact details for two referees (one referee from current or most recent place of employment. If this is a school it needs to be the Principal).

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.

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, please contact Dr Lina Di Paolo, Director, Safeguarding at [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.

EREA VSL is a child safe and child-centred organisation, committed to the protection of children and young people from harm. EREA VSL has no tolerance of abuse. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment in accordance with legislative and EREA VSL policies and procedures.