<p>&nbsp;<strong>About us:</strong></p> <p>Catholic Education NT operates 18 Catholic schools across the Northern Territory —</p> <p>from Early Learning to Secondary — including five colleges, seven primary schools, one</p> <p>flexible learning centre, and five remote schools. Our schools are places of learning, connection, and growth, guided by the values of Wisdom, Justice, Courage,</p> <p>Compassion and Love.</p> <p><br><strong>The position:</strong></p> <p>The<strong> WHS &amp; Risk Manager</strong> provides proactive leadership and organisational support to ensure regulatory compliance and embed a contemporary risk management framework. This role drives improved processes and outcomes while fostering a culture of safety readiness across the organisation. You will be required to travel to remote locations, including occasional overnight stays.</p> <p>This is a full-time permanent position, commencing as soon as possible.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Key responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Oversee the operation and function of CENT WHS and WC/RTW through the WHS Officer.</li> <li>Manage the relationship with SafeNT and NTG Crisis Management teams.</li> <li>Maintain the safety reporting database and associated dashboards.</li> <li>Manage CENT’s Modern Slavery legal obligations and ACAN initiatives.</li> <li>Deliver expert advice and leadership to School Leaders and School Business Managers in WHS and Risk Management.</li> <li>Conduct internal and external WHS and Risk audits across schools.</li> <li>Identify, recommend and support operational improvements to CENT processes, policies, management approaches and tools in WHS and Risk Management.</li> </ul> <p>Full details of the role and requirements can be found in the Position Description within the Application Package.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About you:</strong></p> <p>You are passionate about safety and risk management and driven to build workplaces where safety is embedded and proactive. As an energetic and knowledgeable WHS and Risk professional, you will have:</p> <ul> <li>At least 5 years’ leadership experience managing WHS in a multi-site environment.</li> <li>Qualifications or certification in WHS, Risk Management, Internal Audit or Assurance.</li> <li>Highly developed written, interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and influence outcomes.</li> <li>An understanding of and commitment to the ethos of Catholic education.</li> <li>Experience working with safety reporting databases and dashboards.</li> <li>Willingness to travel to remote Aboriginal Catholic Community Schools.</li> <li>A current Ochre Card and NT Driver’s Licence.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Why work for Catholic Education NT?</strong></p> <ul> <li>Annual salary up to $130,000 plus superannuation</li> <li>Relocation assistance of up to $2,500</li> <li>Working hours: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM, 35 hours per week</li> <li>Five weeks annual leave plus additional leave entitlements</li> <li>Salary packaging and novated leasing options to maximise income</li> <li>Employee rewards program offering savings at over 450 retailers</li> <li>Discounted school fees for eligible employees</li> <li>Access to professional learning, development and leadership opportunities</li> <li>Access to a pool of motor vehicles for school travel and free onsite parking</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>How to Apply:&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>Click the link below to <strong>download the application package and apply:</strong></p> <p>For external applicants:</p> <p><a href="https://cent.t1cloud.com/T1Default/CiAnywhere/Web/CENT/Public/Function/%24ORG.REC.EXAPN.WIZ/RECRUITMENT?suite=CES&amp;token=dc64e50b-0d01-44b1-970a-18d858216152" rel="nofollow"><strong>https://cent.t1cloud.com/T1Default/CiAnywhere/Web/CENT/Public/Function/%24ORG.REC.EXAPN.WIZ/RECRUITMENT?suite=CES&amp;token=dc64e50b-0d01-44b1-970a-18d858216152</strong></a>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>For CENT employees:&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://cent.t1cloud.com/T1Default/CiAnywhere/Web/CENT/RedirectToFunction?token=fbb349fb-fbfc-4bde-83f9-760d21aaf70d&amp;f=%24ORG.REC.MYAPN.WIZ&amp;suite=CES" rel="nofollow"><strong>https://cent.t1cloud.com/T1Default/CiAnywhere/Web/CENT/RedirectToFunction?token=fbb349fb-fbfc-4bde-83f9-760d21aaf70d&amp;f=%24ORG.REC.MYAPN.WIZ&amp;suite=CES</strong></a>&nbsp;</p> <p><br> Please submit your resume and cover letter, addressing the essential criteria in the<strong> Position Description.&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>For more information, contact Recruitment on (08) 8984 1400.</p> <p><br> Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.</p> <p><br> Applications close: <strong>26 March 2026</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The Catholic Education Office reserves the right to close this advertisement early or extend it beyond the closing date.</p>