Risk and Compliance Manager

Overview

Join a leading Independent School in a role that truly makes a difference. If you are a strategic thinker with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for creating safe, compliant, and ethically responsible environments, you may be our Risk & Compliance Manager.

Are you a strategic thinker with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for creating safe, compliant, and ethically responsible environments? Do you thrive in roles that require both big-picture planning and hands-on implementation? If so, we invite you to bring your expertise to our dynamic school community as our Risk & Compliance Manager.

About Us

Camberwell Grammar School is an independent Anglican day school for boys from Pre-Preparatory to Year 12. We aim to give every student in our care the very best education in order to prepare them for life beyond school. We are a learning community, which encourages staff, students, past students and parents to involve themselves fully in all aspects of school life and to identify themselves with its values : Learning, Respect, Integrity, Courage and Optimism. We are proud of the warm spirit and sense of community that characterises our school family.

Our School campus is located in the leafy inner east suburb of Canterbury, on land originally inhabited by the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation, and blends period architecture with exciting contemporary design and state-of-the-art facilities.

About the Role

As the Risk & Compliance Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in safeguarding our school’s operations. Reporting directly to the Business Manager you’ll lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of our risk management, compliance, and occupational health & safety frameworks—ensuring we meet the highest standards in governance, privacy, and care.

A cornerstone of your role will be championing our unwavering commitment to Child Safety. You’ll guide policies, practices, and training programs that foster a culture of trust, accountability, and protection for every student in our care. You’ll also serve on critical governance and safety committees, and contribute meaningfully to the school’s long-term planning and resilience.

This is a full time position.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and ongoing refinement of the school’s risk and compliance frameworks.
• Oversee and improve systems to support OHS, privacy, governance, and legal compliance.
• Champion a child-safe culture, supporting training, risk assessments, and policy alignment with Child Safe Standards.
• Maintain and test the school’s Business Continuity Plan and guide emergency preparedness.
• Provide expert support on insurance, contract reviews, school events, risk assessments, and policy implementation.
• Lead OHS practices across the school, including training, audits, incident and Workcover claims management, and legislative compliance.

What You’ll Bring

Why Join Camberwell Grammar School?

This is not a back-office role; it’s your opportunity to be a visible and valued contributor in a vibrant school community, shaping safety, governance, and quality outcomes that directly impact the lives of students, staff, and families.

Benefits of Working at Camberwell Grammar

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and as such, the recruitment process may commence immediately.

The successful candidate will need a Working with Children’s Check and National Police Check.

Child Safety Commitment

Camberwell Grammar School is unwavering in its commitment to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people in its care. We are dedicated to creating a secure, inclusive, and respectful environment where every student feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

Child Safety and Wellbeing Responsibilities

Camberwell Grammar School invites candidates who share our commitment to child safety and wellbeing to contribute to our community and help every student reach their full potential.

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