Risk and Compliance / WHS Officer - Sts Peter and Paul's School, BULIMBA at Brisbane Catholic Education

, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Apr, 26

Salary

35.9

Posted On

04 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Risk Management, Compliance, Legislation Interpretation, Policy Communication, Risk Assessment, Operational Systems Development, Safety Audits, Incident Investigation, Emergency Preparedness, Advising Staff, Reporting, Process Improvement, Stakeholder Engagement, Safety Culture Promotion, Workplace Health and Safety, Child Safety Commitment

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

About Brisbane Catholic Education Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education. About our school Saints Peter and Paul's is a Catholic Primary School located at 33 Alexandra Street, Bulimba, with an enrolment of over 550 students. Saints Peter and Paul's School strives to provide an excellent education, within a Catholic environment, which fosters each child's spiritual, intellectual, social, moral, emotional and physical development. Our motto is 'Learning Together for Life'. Explore our school website to learn more about us. Summary Use your expertise to advise on and manage the school’s risk and compliance systems to ensure legal and regulatory compliance. Location: Sts Peter and Paul's School, BULIMBA Start date: 21/01/2026 Work hours: 18 hours per week | 3 days per week Salary: $35.90 per hour + super (School Salary Scale) Status: Continuing Ad close date: 22nd December 2025 Contact: Lisa McCormick | lmccormick@bne.catholic.edu.au About the opportunity In this position you will be responsible for: Overseeing the development, maintenance and operations of relevant systems and resources and recommending improvements to processes and procedures. Developing and interpreting legislation, regulations, procedures and other guideline material relating to operations within the school. Delivering and advising staff, students, and the school community on policy updates and publishing via appropriate channels. Facilitating the completion and report on risk and compliance tasks through the appropriate avenues Advising and facilitating the conduct of risk assessments by responsible staff members for school events Ensure the school complies with all relevant workplace health and safety legislation, policies, and procedures. Identify, assess, and manage risks to create a safe and supportive environment for students, staff, and visitors. Lead safety audits, incident investigations, and emergency preparedness initiatives, promoting a proactive safety culture across the school community About you To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including: Expertise in developing, maintaining, and improving operational systems and processes. Strong understanding of legislation, regulations, and guidelines to interpret and apply within a school setting. Ability to communicate policy updates clearly to a wide variety of groups and stakeholders. Experience in managing and reporting on risk and compliance tasks effectively. Skilled in advising and facilitating risk assessments for events. Tertiary qualification at Associate Diploma/Diploma in a related field For this position you are not required to be Catholic. Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements: Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment Hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement. Why choose BCE Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards: Opportunities for career advancement and professional development Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent) Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards. Learn more here: The Rome Call for AI Ethics and Microsoft Australia News Centre Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options  Active staff social club and wellness programs  Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program. Please note applications for this position may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date. Everyone at BCE models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk. Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position. 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Responsibilities

The officer will oversee the development and maintenance of risk and compliance systems, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance. They will also advise staff and the school community on policy updates and facilitate risk assessments for school events.