Safety, Risk and Compliance Officer

St Columba's College · Essendon, VIC

Employment

Part time, Permanent

Subject

General

Sector

Catholic

Teaching level

Secondary

Closing date

16 August 2026

9 days remaining
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About St Columba's College

Enrolment

1,047

Total students

Staffing

78.3

Teaching FTE

47.6

Non-teaching FTE

ICSEA

1,107

ICSEA value

86th percentile · Higher SES

Diversity

21%

EAL/D Background

Source: ACARA My School data

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Role description

St Columba’s College is a contemporary Catholic secondary school committed to fostering excellence in learning, wellbeing and personal growth. We are dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive and supportive environment where every student is known, valued and encouraged to reach their full potential.

 

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and proactive Safety, Risk and Compliance Officer to join our Business and Operations Team. This specialist role plays a critical part in leading and overseeing the College's safety, risk and compliance frameworks, ensuring a safe, compliant and well-managed environment for students, staff and visitors. The position combines strategic oversight with hands-on operational responsibility and provides specialist advice to the Principal and Leadership Team.

 

This is a part time (0.8FTE) ongoing position to commence as soon as possible.

 

As the Safety, Risk and Compliance Officer, you will:

  • Lead and oversee the College's workplace health and safety, risk and compliance frameworks.
  • Manage the College Risk Register and provide specialist advice on risk management across the College.
  • Monitor legislative and regulatory obligations and lead policy, audit and compliance requirements.
  • Lead incident, hazard and injury reporting, investigation and follow-up processes.
  • Lead emergency management planning, workplace inspections and safety initiatives.
  • Provide reporting, analysis and recommendations to the Principal, Leadership Team, Board and relevant committees to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement.

 

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