<p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Location:</strong> World Square, CBD and WFH&nbsp;<br><strong>Commencement Date:</strong> Immediate start or by negotiation<br><strong>Closing Date:</strong> Tuesday, 14 October 2025&nbsp;<br><strong>Capacity:</strong> Full-Time, Permanent<br><br><strong>About the Role</strong><br><br> This position is responsible for leading the development and implementation of Sydney Catholic Schools' (SCS) framework, systems, and initiatives aimed at identifying, assessing, and mitigating fraud and corruption risks within the broader enterprise risk management strategy. It plays a critical part in safeguarding the integrity and ethical standards of SCS, with a strong emphasis on proactive prevention, effective detection, and timely response to fraud and corruption threats.<br><br> Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:</p> <ul> <li>leading the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of SCS's fraud and corruption control framework, ensuring alignment with the broader enterprise risk management strategy</li> <li>conducting targeted risk assessments focused on fraud and corruption, integrating outcomes into risk registers and mitigation plans</li> <li>undertaking assurance projects that evaluate the effectiveness of fraud and corruption controls across the organisation</li> <li>providing expert advice and strategic guidance to staff and leadership on managing fraud and corruption risks, controls, and industry best practice</li> <li>developing and facilitating tailored training and awareness initiatives to foster a strong culture of integrity and ethical behaviour</li> <li>overseeing investigations into suspected fraud or corruption, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure procedural fairness</li> <li>preparing high-quality reports and briefings for executive leadership and governance committees, covering incidents, control effectiveness, and strategic insights</li> <li>monitoring regulatory changes and sector trends, ensuring policies and controls remain current and effective</li> <li>engaging with external agencies and professional networks to benchmark and strengthen SCS's fraud and corruption prevention strategies</li> <li>contributing to enterprise-wide risk management efforts by embedding fraud and corruption considerations into the organisation's overall risk profile</li> <li>any other duties as directed from time to time.</li> </ul> <p><strong>About You</strong><br><br> To be successful in this position, you must possess:</p> <ul> <li>a relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, Business, Law, or related field</li> <li>a minimum of 8 years' experience in fraud and corruption risk management within a complex organisation</li> <li>proven ability to design, implement, and review fraud and corruption control frameworks, including investigations and reporting</li> <li>a strong understanding of risk management and its role in fraud prevention</li> <li>demonstrated experience developing and delivering tailored professional learning programs</li> <li>experience leading and/or supporting transformational change initiatives to enhance an organisation's positive risk appetite</li> <li>experience working with regulatory requirements and best practice standards relevant to fraud management</li> <li>a willingness to respect, support and uphold the mission, ethos, and teachings of the Catholic Church and the values of Sydney Catholic Schools.</li> </ul> <p>Desirable:</p> <ul> <li>relevant professional certifications, e.g. Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Internal Auditor</li> <li>a current drivers licence and access to a car</li> <li>knowledge of Catholic Systemic Schools/Systems.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Why Work for Sydney Catholic Schools</strong><br><br> In joining <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/">Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS)</a>, you will be part of the largest Catholic education community in NSW. With a unified vision and shared resources, we encompass 147 schools and over 74,000 students. We enable job mobility across the system, diverse career opportunities, and an extensive suite of professional development programs.&nbsp;<br><br> SCS is renowned for excellence, with six schools in the top 100 and 13 in the top 150 of the 2024 HSC rankings. Over 51% of results were Band 5 or 6, and our students achieved 2,819 Distinguished Achiever mentions.<br><br> Be part of a system that fosters academic, creative and vocational success, shaping future leaders every step of the way.<br><br> In addition, we offer:</p> <ul> <li>a competitive salary plus superannuation</li> <li>salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually</li> <li>up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students</li> <li>ongoing training and development opportunities</li> <li>discounts on gym classes and memberships, activewear, healthy meals, and wellbeing products</li> <li>ex-gratia leave between Christmas and New Year</li> <li>generous Employee Referral Program.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Application Process</strong><br><br> Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the steps to submit your application. To complete the application process, please ensure you attach the following:</p> <ul> <li>current CV</li> <li>cover letter highlighting the criteria above.</li> </ul> <p>For internal employees, apply via the 'Careers' tile in Employee Self Service.<br><br> If you encounter technical issues or for any general enquiries please contact the People &amp; Culture Services team on (02) 9568 8297 (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri).&nbsp;<br><br><strong>Statement of Commitment to Child Safety</strong>&nbsp;<br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/12NXlXECGafjFW1YktzO9pufOa_ypn22x/view">Click here</a> to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.<br><br><strong>Working With Children Check (WWCC)</strong>&nbsp;<br> This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.<br><br><i>SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.</i></p>