Risk, Compliance Officer & Workplace Health and Safety Officer - Brisbane South

Summary

Use your expertise to advise on and manage the school’s risk and compliance systems to ensure legal and regulatory compliance.

• Location: St Catherine's Primary School, Wishart & Our Lady of Mt Carmel School, Coorparoo
• Start date: Commencing June, 2026
• Work hours: 37.00 hours per week (Every Monday, Tuesday & alternating Wednesdays at St Catherine's; every Thursday, Friday and alternating Wednesdays at Our Lady of Mt Carmel)
• Salary: School Officer Level 5 - $39.44/hour + super (School Salary Scale)
• Status: Term time | Permanent
• Working across two BCE schools providing providing Risk, & WHS support.
• Ad close date: 10 June, 2026
• Contact:  Paul Mitchell | pwishart@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.

You will also undertake responsibilities as a WHS Officer which include but are not limited to:

• Implementing communication and consultation initiatives and awareness of WHS requirements
• Assisting in the investigation of HSW issues or incidents across schools
• Assisting in the development and review of Health and Safety requirements and associated documentation for schools
• Consulting with management and stakeholders on their schools (or office) WHS performance
• Assist in the identification and management of risk
• Assist in health and safety consultation activities
• Conduct and assist workers to conduct regular health and safety inspections and risk assessments
• Investigate health and safety incidents and dangerous events to prevent recurrence.

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.