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.
About Our School
Holy Spirit School New Farm is a vibrant inner‐city school with an enrolment of over 260 students. The successful applicant will join a team of enthusiastic and committed educators who promote lifelong learning. Holy Spirit is a welcoming inclusive Catholic community that embraces hope, quality teaching and learning, tolerance and understanding of difference.
Summary
Use your expertise to advise on and manage the school's risk and compliance systems to ensure legal and regulatory compliance.
* Location: Holy Spirit – New Farm
* Start date: 27/05/2026
* Work hours: Flexible
* Risk & Compliance Officer: 12.5 hours
* Workplace Health and Safety Officer: 6 hours
* Salary: Level 5 – $39.44 per hour + super (School Salary Scale)
* Status: Term Time Continuing
* This is a combined Risk & Compliance, WHS Officer role
* Ad close date: 10 June 2026
* Contact: Bianca Murphy |
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.
About You
* 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.
* 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.
Benefits
* 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.
* Salary packaging and salary‐sacrificing options.
* Active staff social club and wellness programs.
* Personal support for employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.
We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds. Our commitment to child safety is absolute, and we maintain stringent background checks for all staff. By applying you agree to our privacy policy.
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