<p><strong>Location: </strong>Hybrid - World Square, CBD and WFH&nbsp;<br><strong>Start Date:</strong> Immediate start or by negotiation&nbsp;<br><strong>Application Closing Date:</strong> Sunday, 27 September 2026 at 11.59pm<br><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Full-Time, Permanent<br><br><strong>Why Join Us</strong><br><br> Join <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/">Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS)</a>, NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students. At SCS, you'll make a daily impact, grow your career, and be supported by strong professional learning.<br><br> Benefits include:</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>ex-gratia leave between Christmas and New Year</li> <li>access to Fitness Passport, WHEREFIT and other wellbeing products</li> <li>generous Employee Referral Program</li> <li>a wide range of further <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/careers/rewards-benefits">rewards and benefits</a>.</li> </ul> <p><strong>About the Role</strong><br><br> The Risk and Controls Officer delivers key operational activities within the enterprise risk management framework, including risk assurance and controls testing, while also building operational capability across SCS by leading training and communication initiatives that help risk owners confidently apply risk concepts and practices in their work.<br><br> We are seeking a candidate with strong professional capability, sound judgement and the ability to translate strategic objectives into practical risk management solutions.<br><br> Key responsibilities include:</p> <ul> <li><strong>stakeholder engagement</strong> - partnering with principals, school leaders and central office teams, and contributing expertise to safeguarding, assurance and compliance initiatives</li> <li><strong>enterprise risk support </strong>- implementing and maintaining the risk framework, supporting RCSA cycles, KRIs and assurance activities</li> <li><strong>assurance and controls testing</strong> - developing test plans, conducting process and control reviews, and preparing clear, structured findings</li> <li><strong>capability building and training</strong> - developing and delivering learning modules, resources and communications to strengthen risk practice across SCS</li> <li><strong>risk systems and reporting</strong> - maintaining high-quality data in the SCS risk platform, managing queries, and producing risk reports for leadership and committees</li> <li><strong>monitoring key metrics </strong>- tracking risk appetite, tolerances and indicators, and escalating emerging issues.</li> </ul> <p><strong>About You</strong><br><br> You'll be comfortable navigating a complex organisational environment and influencing a variety of stakeholders to deliver positive risk and business outcomes.<br><br> Together with your operational experiences, you will bring:</p> <ul> <li>a tertiary qualification in Risk Management, Accounting, Business, Law, Education or a related field</li> <li>proven enterprise risk experience with a minimum of 6 years in operational or assurance roles, including controls testing</li> <li>a strong knowledge of Australian risk standards such as AS/ISO 31000 and COSO, ideally within not-for-profit, education or Catholic sectors</li> <li>advanced capability with risk systems including GRC platforms and data analytics for reporting</li> <li>demonstrated professional integrity with independence, objectivity and strong ethical standards</li> <li>exceptional communication and interpersonal skills</li> <li>experience in delivering professional learning across face-to-face, virtual and eLearning formats</li> <li>a willingness to respect, support, and uphold the mission, ethos, and teachings of the Catholic Church and the values of SCS.</li> </ul> <p>Desirable:</p> <ul> <li>post-graduate professional credentials such as Certified Practising Risk Manager or Certified Internal Auditor (or equivalent)</li> <li>strong data analysis capability with experience using tools like Excel, Power BI or Tableau and data modelling highly regarded</li> <li>current driver's licence and access to a car</li> <li>understanding of Australian schooling systems, particularly NSW and Catholic education contexts</li> <li>practising Catholic with demonstrated commitment to the teachings of the Church and active engagement in a Catholic faith community.</li> </ul> <p><strong>How to Apply</strong><br><br> Click 'Apply' to submit your application, including:</p> <ul> <li>current CV</li> <li>cover letter outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role.</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&nbsp;</strong><br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/13DKE1LjBT2PfRxXxeE2lmEvoiUphuqr7/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)&nbsp;</strong><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>