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Risk and Compliance Officer

Part-time (.6 FTE), two-year, fixed-term position

Brisbane Girls Grammar School is one of Australia's leading independent girls' schools. It provides a broad, liberal education for 1420 girls from Years 7 to 12, establishing the foundation for young women to contribute confidently to their world with wisdom, imagination and integrity.

The role
The Risk and Compliance Officer will oversee and maintain the School's risk management systems and ensure its risk and compliance framework complies with current legal and regulatory obligations.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Risk and Compliance Officer will provide education and training to the School's staff on managing risk in a systemised way, improve operational efficiencies, and upholding best practice to support a positive safety, risk and compliance culture.

Key accountabilities
Duties include, but are not limited to:

• providing specialist advice to the School's Senior Leadership Team in the implementation and management of the School's Risk Management Strategy and Risk Management Framework. This includes the prioritisation of risk identification and implementation of mitigation strategies, development of risk policies and procedures, and mentoring of key stakeholders
• monitoring and maintaining an overview of the School's risk register, and working with staff to identify and implement appropriate mitigation strategies that minimise risks to within the School's articulated acceptable risk appetite
• facilitating delivery of all aspects of the risk and compliance functions, including implementation of processes, procedures, tools and systems to identify, assess, measure and monitor risk and compliance
• facilitating promotion of a strong culture of risk management and compliance awareness across the School, including staff training
• conducting risk assessments for School-approved events, excursions, tours and activities in accordance with relevant legislative and compliance requirements
• administering and using (and developing, where required) appropriate WHS and risk management tools
• maintaining current knowledge in relevant fields and keeping up-to-date with developments in legislation, technical and other guidance material that relates to health and safety at the School
• monitoring the School's work health and safety program (including fire and evacuation management) and making recommendations to the CFO on possible modifications and/or improvements
• providing specialist advice and reports as required on health and safety in the workplace, including audits and inspections for the purpose of proactively identifying unsafe practices or conditions, including recommendations for rectification

Qualifications and experience required

• Qualifications in Risk Management or Business Administration, or equivalent combination of relevant work experience and education
• Strong understanding and application of Australian Risk Management Standards
• Demonstrated advanced computer skills, including a sound understanding of the Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to interpret legislation, and translate information for key stakeholders
• Effective organisational skills
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills, including strong report writing
• Sound numeracy skills
• Ability to work independently and exercise initiative

Please visit www.bggs.qld.edu.au/employment for a copy of the position description.

Applications
Applications must include a cover letter and resume addressed to:

Principal
Brisbane Girls Grammar School
Brisbane QLD 4000

Please email applications to employment@bggs.qld.edu.au by 9 am, Monday 3 February 2020.

For further information regarding the position, please contact Human Resources Manager, Ms Brigitte Bickham, via 07 3332 1307 or email bbickham@bggs.qld.edu.au.