About the Opportunity:

John Paul College is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Risk & Compliance Officer to join our team. This full-time role is pivotal in ensuring the College continues to meet its legal, regulatory, and accreditation obligations while fostering a positive compliance culture across our community.

Reporting to the Risk & Compliance Manager, this position works closely with staff, volunteers, contractors, and senior leaders to oversee compliance frameworks, maintain accurate systems and registers, monitor regulatory change, and provide specialist advice and training.

The Key Responsibilities of the Risk & Compliance Officer will include:

• Overseeing compliance with Working with Children obligations for employees, volunteers, and contractors.
• Maintaining the College’s compliance register and supporting continual improvement.
• Monitoring, analysing, and interpreting regulatory reforms relevant to school operations.
• Leading the development and administration of the College’s document and records management system.
• Supporting the delivery of risk, compliance, and assurance processes across all areas of College operations.

A copy of the Position Description for this role is available here : https://www.jpc.qld.edu.au/Documents/Recruitment/Risk-and-Compliance-Officer-September-2025.pdf

About You:

You are an organised, proactive professional who can balance attention to detail with the ability to see the bigger picture. With strong knowledge of compliance and risk principles, you are confident engaging and influencing diverse stakeholders and committed to maintaining accurate systems and processes.

Essential qualifications and experience include:

• A qualification (or equivalent experience) in business, law, compliance, risk, or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of compliance frameworks and document control practices.
• High level of initiative, sound judgment, and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience in schools or other regulated environments will be highly regarded.

What We Offer:

At John Paul College, you will be part of a supportive team that values collaboration, professionalism, and continual improvement.

Staff also enjoy access to a range of benefits, including:

• Above award remuneration.
• Salary packaging up to $15,900 per annum.
• Corporate discounts with leading partners including Mazda, Medibank & Commonwealth Bank.
• Discounted school & OSHC fees.
• Access to wellbeing and professional development programs.

How to Apply:

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact and contribute to a safe, compliant, and future-focused learning community, we encourage you to apply today!

Applications for this role can be submitted by clicking “Apply.”

Please ensure your application includes the following:

• A cover letter addressed to Mrs Fiona Arman, Risk & Compliance Manager, outlining your suitability for the role and why you are interested in joining the John Paul College team.
• Your current resume, including relevant qualifications and previous work experience.
• The names and contact details of at least two professional referees.

All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.

John Paul College is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for interview will be contacted.

As we are seeking to appoint the successful candidate as soon as possible, the College reserves the right to interview and make an appointment prior to the closing date of this advertisement. If you are interested in joining John Paul College, we encourage you to apply without delay.