At a Glance
- Tasks: Strengthen risk management and compliance across educational and community activities.
- Company: St Spyridon Parish, a vibrant community with strong values.
- Benefits: Flexible working arrangements and potential for a four-day work week.
- Other info: Join a team committed to safeguarding children and fostering a safe learning space.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on safety and governance in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: 3+ years in risk and compliance with relevant certifications.
The predicted salary is between 75600 - 92400 $ per year.
Risk and Compliance Manager: St Spyridon Parish (NSW)
The Parish seeks an experienced Risk and Compliance Manager to strengthen organisation-wide risk management, governance, assurance, work health and safety and safeguarding.
Reporting to the General Manager and working closely with the Head of College and Shared Services colleagues, the appointee will support a diverse range of educational, Parish and community activities.
A key priority will be to assess existing arrangements, identify gaps and implement proportionate, practical improvements.
The portfolio includes enterprise risk frameworks and registers, policy and regulatory compliance, Compli Space, audits, incident management, emergency preparedness, business continuity and reporting to senior leaders and the Board.
The successful candidate will bring sound professional judgement, strong technical capability and the confidence to work collaboratively with staff, clergy and volunteers.
Experience in education will be valued, although applicants from other regulated sectors are encouraged.
An appreciation of, and respect for, the Greek Orthodox ethos and values of the Parish and College is essential; personal adherence to the faith is not required.
- Key Selection Criteria
- Commitment to the values and Greek Orthodox ethos of St Spyridon, with integrity, discretion and sound professional judgement.
- Demonstrated understanding of child safeguarding, student safety and the regulatory obligations that support a safe K–12 learning environment.
- Proven capacity to evaluate existing risk and compliance arrangements and implement practical systems, policies and continuous improvement.
- Strong ability to build organisational capability through effective advice, training and collaborative engagement with staff and volunteers.
- Demonstrated expertise in enterprise risk management, WHS, governance, audits, investigations, assurance and business continuity.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including the capacity to work constructively with school, Parish and Board representatives.
This is a permanent appointment, initially full-time, with flexible working arrangements potentially available.
A four-day working week may be considered after an initial full-time period.
Applicants require at least three years of relevant experience and risk and compliance certification or other relevant professional qualifications.
St Spyridon College is committed to safeguarding children and young people and maintaining a safe environment for all students.
Applications close at 5pm, Sunday 22 November 2026.
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