Safety, Risk and Compliance Officer

St Columba's College Essendon (see more jobs from this school)

ESSENDON, VIC 


Risk / Compliance / Safety

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 14 June 2026


Drive safety, risk and compliance practices that support staff wellbeing and organisational excellence.

<p>St Columba’s College is a contemporary Catholic secondary school committed to fostering excellence in learning,&nbsp;wellbeing&nbsp;and personal growth. We are dedicated to creating a safe,&nbsp;inclusive&nbsp;and supportive environment where every student is known,&nbsp;valued&nbsp;and encouraged to reach their full potential.&nbsp;</p> <p>An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and proactive Safety, Risk and Compliance Officer to join our Business and Operations Team. This role plays a critical part in supporting the College's commitment to providing a safe,&nbsp;compliant&nbsp;and well-managed environment for students,&nbsp;staff&nbsp;and visitors through the effective coordination of workplace safety, risk&nbsp;management&nbsp;and compliance systems.&nbsp;</p> <p>This is a&nbsp;full time&nbsp;ongoing position to&nbsp;commence&nbsp;as soon as possible.&nbsp;</p> <p>As the Safety, Risk and Compliance Officer, you will:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Coordinate and support the College's workplace health and safety framework.&nbsp;</li> <li>Maintain the College Risk Register and support risk management processes across all areas of the College.&nbsp;</li> <li>Monitor compliance obligations and&nbsp;assist&nbsp;with policy,&nbsp;audit&nbsp;and regulatory requirements.&nbsp;</li> <li>Coordinate incident, hazard and injury reporting and ensure&nbsp;appropriate follow-up&nbsp;actions are implemented.&nbsp;</li> <li>Support emergency management planning, workplace&nbsp;inspections&nbsp;and safety initiatives.&nbsp;</li> <li>Provide reporting, data&nbsp;analysis&nbsp;and recommendations to support continuous improvement.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>We are looking for someone who has:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>A genuine commitment to workplace safety,&nbsp;wellbeing&nbsp;and continuous improvement.&nbsp;</li> <li>Experience in workplace health and safety, risk management,&nbsp;compliance&nbsp;or a related field.&nbsp;</li> <li>Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.&nbsp;</li> <li>Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.&nbsp;</li> <li>Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships across a diverse school community.&nbsp;</li> <li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports and&nbsp;maintain&nbsp;accurate&nbsp;documentation.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>Why Join Us:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Be part of a welcoming, values-driven school where staff feel supported and connected&nbsp;</li> <li>Access development opportunities, and the chance to build your career&nbsp;</li> <li>Join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and care for the school community&nbsp;</li> <li>Dedicated Staff Wellbeing Plan that honours our community and supports our staff&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>Your application, including the names of&nbsp;two&nbsp;referees, should be addressed to Ms Rita&nbsp;Grima, Principal, and&nbsp;submitted&nbsp;by clicking on Apply.&nbsp;</p> <p>Applications close 4:00pm on&nbsp;Sunday 14 June&nbsp;2026.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Candidates must hold a valid visa and/or full Australian Working Rights and provide evidence of this.&nbsp;</p> <p>Mary&nbsp;Aikenhead&nbsp;Ministries schools are committed to promoting the safety,&nbsp;wellbeing&nbsp;and inclusion of all children. &nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://web.martianlogic.com/smejobsearch/jsponly/downloadFile.jsp?jobAttachmentId=111425">Safety, Risk and Compliance Officer Position Description</a></li> </ul>