Risk & Compliance Manager

Risk & Compliance Manager
Large multi-campus Christian school
Drouin location
Ongoing position (0.6 FTE)

Chairo Christian School is a non-denominational Christian school with 1,900 Kinder to Year 12 students attending five picturesque campuses in West and South Gippsland, the Latrobe Valley and the south-eastern outskirts of Melbourne.

Our mission is to provide excellence in Christ-centred education in partnership with families within a caring Christian community.  In doing this, we aim to prepare students thoroughly for further study, careers, service and life in general.

We are currently seeking the services of a dedicated Risk & Compliance Manager based at our Drouin campus, commencing in Term 3 this year.

The Risk & Compliance Manager will assist the Executive Principal to manage the school’s risk and compliance across all campuses.  Some key responsibilities will include the following:

• Setting a godly example to students and fellow staff members through their practice, manner, relationships and general lifestyle
• In collaboration with the members of the Executive Leadership Team, assisting in the identification and development of appropriate risk management systems, procedures and controls
• Working with and training new staff members in risk and compliance awareness and implementation
• Working closely with staff members (both directly and via managers) to ensure risk and compliance obligations are met
• Ensuring appropriate culture, systems, processes and practices are regularly evaluated, planned, documented and audited

Having ideally obtained relevant experience in a leadership role within a school setting, the successful candidate will also possess the following important characteristics:

• Demonstrated commitment to the school’s Statement of Faith
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to develop plans, systems and processes
• Friendly and professional demeanour
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment
• Diligent and meticulous work habits with a keen eye for detail
• Ability to build strong partnering relationships and communication channels with all members of the school community

The safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all our students is a high priority. As part of our recruitment process, Chairo undertakes rigorous reference and background checking including, Working with Children and Police Record checks.  Before applying, applicants are requested to review Chairo’s Child Safety booklet.

An online application can be completed and submitted, together with a covering letter and resume, by selecting the Current Vacancies link on the Employment page on Chairo’s website (www.chairo.vic.edu.au/careers).

The closing date for applications is Sunday 27 April.