Compliance Adviser Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools

Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools

The Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools (DLCS) provides a range of services to support approximately 3500 staff in 45 vibrant and dynamic Catholic school communities that serve more than 18000 students. The DLCS assists schools to build teaching and leadership capabilities in communities of professional educators who share responsibility for school improvement and for achieving the best outcomes for our students.

Compliance Adviser

Location: Tweed Heads NSW Lismore NSW Coffs Harbour NSW or Port Macquarie NSW

Full-time permanent position commencing 18 May 2026

The Rewards:

• Salary:Attractive salary dependent on skills and experience 12% superannuation
• Additional benefits: Salary packaging including novated car leasing long service leave after 5-years of continuous service work laptop company car mobile phone fuel card credit card
• Working hours:7-hour working day 35-hour week
• Flexibility:Achieve both work-life balance and the benefits of face-to-face collaboration with your peers with our hybrid working model
• Staff wellbeing:Access to our Employee Assistance Program free annual flu vaccinations discounted gym and aquatic memberships through our Fitness Passport
• Growth:Learning and career development opportunities.

Position Purpose:

The Compliance Adviser manages initiatives and programs ensuring schools have specialist professional support and advice in the key areas of school registration compliance across the system. The position is situated within the Governance Legal and Risk Team of DLCS but will also provide support to the other teams within DLCS as required.

As Compliance Adviser this role supports the underlying Mission of Catholic Education in the Diocese of Lismore by delivering services that contribute to enabling students to achieve the fullness of life.

Work Requirements:

• A current/valid Australian Drivers Licence and eligibility to work within Australia for the period of the appointment.
• Compliance with Accreditation to Work Teach and Lead as prescribed by the Bishops of NSW or working towards accreditation at the appropriate level upon commencement.
• A National Police Check or ability to obtain if the successful candidate.
• Requirement to travel between locations.

Qualifications:

• Tertiary qualifications in an Education related field with post-graduate degree in Leadership or Theology preferred.

Work Experience:

• At least five years experience in a School leadership role with demonstrated knowledge of compliance requirements.

Key Capabilities:

• Demonstrated analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and deliver reports to a range of audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and negotiate with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Capacity to develop and deliver targeted training packages for different categories of staff including non-teaching staff.
• High level time management and organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines.

Plus the following generic criteria:

• Sound knowledge and understanding of Catholic education in Australia and demonstrated capacity to implement the Mission of the Church for Catholic Education.
• Demonstrated ability to support school communities to be formed in the Mission of Jesus Christ.
• Knowledge of WHS and equity principles in the workplace.
• Respect for the teachings of the Catholic Church and by conduct and lifestyle ability to give witness to the Churchs mission.

Your cover letter must address the key capabilities listed above.

Additional information:

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  Applications close: 9am Wednesday 18 March 2026

  Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools Limited is committed to creating Child Safe Schools

  For identified child related roles Child Protection legislation requires preferred candidates to hold a valid NSW WWCC

  An equal-opportunity employer