Risk and Compliance / WHS Officer - St Thomas' School, CAMP HILL
Date: 31 Mar 2026
Location: CAMP HILL, QLD, AU, 4152
Company: Brisbane Catholic Education
About Brisbane Catholic Education
Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.
About our school
St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Camp Hill is an inner-city school, on Yuggera Country, with an enrolment of over 320 students, from Prep to Year 6 come to learn every day. Since the school's humble beginnings in 1929, we have followed the tradition of the Sisters of Good Samaritan of the Order of St Benedict and in doing so strive to be a community where our values of Faith, Justice, Compassion and Learning are lived out authentically by all members of our community each day.
At St Thomas' our dedicated staff are committed to the vocation of teaching, as they work with our students to reach their full personal, spiritual and academic potential. Our generous class sizes and strong academic program ensure that our students are known, supported and challenged during their foundational years of schooling. Our flexible learning environments are well-resourced and designed to enhance opportunities for collaboration and exploration. This is further complimented by a schoolwide 1-1 iPad program that assists students in developing important creative and digital skills for the future. Explore our school website to learn more about us.
Summary
Use your expertise to advise on and manage the school’s risk and compliance systems to ensure legal and regulatory compliance.
- Location: St Thomas - Camp Hill
- Start date: 11/05/2026
- Work hours: 18.50 hours per week
- Salary: $39.44 + super (School Salary Scale)
- Status: Term Time Continuing
- Ad close date: 14 April 2026
- Contact: Liam Beatty | Liam.Beatty@bne.catholic.edu.au
About the opportunity
In this position you will be responsible for:
- Overseeing the development, maintenance and operations of relevant systems and resources and recommending improvements to processes and procedures.
- Developing and interpreting legislation, regulations, procedures and other guideline material relating to operations within the school.
- Delivering and advising staff, students, and the school community on policy updates and publishing via appropriate channels.
- Facilitating the completion and report on risk and compliance tasks through the appropriate avenues
- Advising and facilitating the conduct of risk assessments by responsible staff members for school events.
About you
To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:
- Expertise in developing, maintaining, and improving operational systems and processes.
- Strong understanding of legislation, regulations, and guidelines to interpret and apply within a school setting.
- Ability to communicate policy updates clearly to a wide variety of groups and stakeholders.
- Experience in managing and reporting on risk and compliance tasks effectively.
- Skilled in advising and facilitating risk assessments for events.
- Tertiary qualification at Associate Diploma/Diploma in a related field
- For this position you are not required to be Catholic.
Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements:
- Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
- Hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement.
Why choose BCE
Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards:
- Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
- Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)
- Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards. Learn more here: The Rome Call for AI Ethics and Microsoft Australia News Centre
- Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options
- Active staff social club and wellness programs
- Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.
- Fitness Passport access – discounted membership giving you flexible access to a wide network of gyms, pools and fitness facilities for you and your family.
Please note applications for this position may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.
Everyone at BCE models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.
Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.
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