Risk and Compliance Officer

Risk and Compliance Officer

St Hildas School Gold Coast Queensland

Commencing: 12 January 2026

St Hildas School Gold Coast invites applications for the position of Risk and Compliance Officer commencing 12 January 2026.

As the Risk and Compliance Officer you will play apivotal role in ensuring the school meets its legal regulatory and policy obligations across all areas of compliance risk and workplace health and safety. This role supports the development of a proactive compliance culture manages risk and ensures the safety and wellbeing of students staff and visitors.

About You

You are a confident professional who demonstrates exceptional integrity maintains strict confidentiality and exercises diplomacy and impartiality in all professional interactions. You have a genuine commitment to accuracy and compliance with a deep understanding of the critical role safety and compliance plays within a school context with demonstrated experience in managing risk compliance and WHS.

About Us

Located on Queenslands Gold Coast we are one of Australias leading independent Anglican Day and Boarding Schools for girls from Pre-Prep to Year 12. With an enviable reputation of excellence in girls education and world class facilities St Hildas School has a long and proud history of outstanding academic achievement grounded in strong Anglican Christian values.

About the Position

The Risk and Compliance Officer will work with the Director of Business and Operations Operations Manager and other key stakeholders to provide advice and guidance on compliance and risk management issues throughout the school and ensure all appropriate risk assessments registers and records are maintained. The Risk and Compliance Officer will also work in conjunction with the Schools committees involving risk and safety and provide advice on improved practices risk identification and early intervention.

This position requires a detail-oriented professional who can balance operational excellence with strategic thinking provide confidential advice to staff and leadership and stay ahead of legislative changes to ensure the School maintains compliance and best-practice safety and child protection standards.

Selection Criteria:

1. Technical Expertise and Systems

Demonstrated high level experience in managing complex safety child protection and compliance legislation and requirements preferably within the education or not-for-profit sector.

2. Compliance and Data Management

Demonstrated ability to coordinate and support non-financial internal audits and external regulatory reviews including preparation of documentation and follow-up on recommendations.

3. Process Improvement and Change Initiatives

Demonstrated capacity to lead process improvement and change initiatives especially in regard to complex compliance child protection workplace incident and safety systems and functions.

4. Communication and Stakeholder Management

Demonstrated ability to provide clear accurate and confidential advice on complex safety and compliance matters to leadership and staff. Strong customer service orientation with a professional and solution-focused approach to all aspects of the role.

5. Educational Qualifications and Experience

• Certificate IV Workplace Health and Safety (WHS)
• Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Health and Safety Risk Management Law Business or a related field (desirable but not essential)
• Working with Children Check (Paid Blue Card) or eligibility to obtain prior to appointment.

Why Join St Hildas School

Be part of a passionate values-driven community which embraces collaboration and innovation and supports staff wellbeing and professional growth. We are a community which promotes belonging and connectedness. We offer staff use of the school gym a comprehensive employee assistance program and professional development opportunities. Enjoy the convenience of an onsite co-located Early Learning Centre at very reasonable rates providing peace of mind and proximity for staff with young families.

As a prospective member of the St Hildas Community you must be willing to support the Code of Conduct and the stated values and Anglican Ethos of the School.

The successful applicant must hold a current Working with Children Check (Blue Card) or be eligible to obtain one prior to appointment and be willing to have their name submitted to the Anglican Churchs Professional Standards Register.

Application Requirements

Please submit the following:

1. A maximum two-page A4 written response addressing the selection criteria
2. A full Curriculum Vitae including contact details for two professional referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor)

Applications should be submitted by 4.00pm Monday 15 December 2025.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. St Hildas School reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.

Any questions about the position should be directed to Danielle Wruck Director of Business and Operations at or (07).

** Please do not email applications directly to Danielle.