Compliance Officer

Catholic Education Office - Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn (see more jobs from this school)

Manuka, ACT 


Risk / Compliance / Safety

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 23 May 2025


The Compliance Officer ensures legal, regulatory, and policy adherence across the organisation, driving a culture of accountability through expert advice, audits, and continuous improvement in compliance frameworks and practices.

<p><strong>Location:&nbsp;</strong>Catholic Education Office, Manuka ACT&nbsp;<br><strong>Employment Type:</strong>&nbsp;Full-Time, Temporary&nbsp;<br><strong>Salary Range:&nbsp;</strong>$112,847&nbsp;plus superannuation &nbsp;<br><strong>Eligibility:&nbsp;</strong>Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident&nbsp;<br><strong>Start Date:</strong>&nbsp;Negotiable&nbsp;<br><strong>Closing Date:</strong>&nbsp;11.55 pm, Friday 23 May 2025&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;<br><strong>About the Role&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p>The Compliance Officer is responsible for upholding governance by ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal policies. This involves monitoring regulatory changes, assisting in the development of compliance frameworks, and engaging in internal audits and investigations. Providing expert advice to staff, reviewing and interpreting legislation, and supporting the implementation of clear, practical compliance practices are all key responsibilities. Through these efforts, the Compliance Officer helps foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement across schools, early learning centres, and service areas.</p> <p><strong>About Us&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>The&nbsp;Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited&nbsp;(CECG)&nbsp;provides education in the ACT and NSW, operating 56 Schools and nine Early Learning&nbsp;Centres&nbsp;(ELCs).&nbsp;The Catholic Education Office (CEO) provides corporate services to Schools and ELCs across seven Service Areas including: Education and Performance Improvement; Catholic Identity; School and Family Services; Strategy and Special Projects; Finance and Infrastructure; Information and Communication Technology;&nbsp;and People and Culture.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Benefits and Opportunities&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Attractive remuneration package&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Access to salary packaging, including novated leasing&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Support for professional development and study opportunities&nbsp;</li> <li>Access our People Wellbeing Program,&nbsp;Flourish&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li>Tertiary qualification in law, policy management or other relevant areas.</li> <li>ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) and NSW Working with Children’s Check (WWCC) registrations.</li> <li>Driver’s Licence.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Application Process&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>The CEO is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support our system of Schools and ELCs in delivering quality education outcomes for the students in our care.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>For further information about the role and&nbsp;CECG, please visit the&nbsp;<a href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">website.</a>&nbsp;</p> <p>If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the Recruitment Team Leader, on 02 6234 5427 or via email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Compliance%20Officer%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Compliance%20Officer%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29"></a><a href="mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Compliance%20Officer%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;<br> #S-DN&nbsp;</p> <p><br><br> &nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;<a href="https://careers.cg.catholic.edu.au/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/505355/compliance-officer">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>