Risk and Governance Coordinator Catholic Education Office

Position: Risk and Governance Coordinator
Commencement Date: As soon as possibleor as negotiated with the successful applicant
Employment Status: Full-time Continuing
Hours per week: 40 hours per week
Salary Range: $106704 to $118558 (pending experience) paid as per the Catholic Education Executive Salary Scale
Applications Close: Friday 10 April 2026

About us

Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton is a leading educational institution dedicated to providing quality education to students across Central Queensland. With a commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment we strive to empower our students to reach their full potential.

Our team of passionate educators and staff work collaboratively to deliver exceptional educational programs and support services to our students ensuring they are well-equipped for success.

Your Role

An exciting role exists to join the team at Catholic Education Office in the position of Risk and Governance Coordinator to commence as soon as possible or as negotiated with the successful applicant. This is a full time continuing position for 40 hours per week.

The role presents a wonderful opportunity to impact school communities by supporting students staff and families to enhance safety quality and wellbeing. Key responsibilities include collaborating with principals and administrative staff to promote effective communication updating policies monitoring and maintaining risk registers and working with teams across the organisation.

Candidates must demonstrate strong knowledge of governance compliance and risk-related education laws as well as skills in strategic planning problem solving and communication. The location is flexible within the Diocese such as Rockhampton or other negotiated areas.

Typical duties include but are not limited:

• Supporting and maintaining compliance and risk frameworks for Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton (CEDR) in collaboration with internal stakeholders ensuring alignment with industry standards and governance principles.
• Monitoring and reviewing governance structures risk registers and policy documents to ensure they remain current and effective.
• Tracking and analysing regulatory changes across the education sector and government levels providing insights and recommendations to inform organisation responses and policy development.
• Assisting in risk management activities including contract reviews school support and development of fit-for-purpose policies that promote safety compliance and educational quality.
• Collaborating across teams to ensure governance and risk frameworks reflect emerging issues particularly those impacting student wellbeing and educational outcomes.

For more information please view thePosition Description.

About you

The successful applicant will have:

• An understanding of and a commitment to the ethos of Catholic Education.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• The ability to work well either individually or collaboratively as part of a team and to accept direction and support.
• The ability to adapt and be flexible within a dynamic educational setting.
• A tertiary qualification applicable to the role relevant to governance risk and compliance or similar plus extensive and relevant experience as required to reflect higher levels of professional outcomes.

We value individuals who are committed to continuous growth and are eager to learn and contribute to our educational communities.

We look forward to receiving your application and are confident that you will find a career with Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton very rewarding.

What we offer

• Competitive salary range - $106704 to $118558 (pending experience) paid as per the Catholic Education Executive Salary Scale
• Superannuation contribution of 12.75%
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
• Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Excellent leave entitlements to suit various situations
• Induction professional development and learning opportunities
• Modern facilities and resources

Mandatory Requirements

• A current valid Blue Card under the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 (WWC Act) and valid Suitability Notice is a requirement of the position.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.
• Australian work rights

How to Apply

Please review ourHow To Apply Online Guide

• Complete theapplication below
• Applicants must read understand and accept as an explicit term of contract the requirements of theStatement of Principlesfor employment inCatholic Schools
• Upload acurrent resume and cover letter including contact details (phone and email) ofthree (3) professional referees
• Please ensure files are in Microsoft Word (.doc .docx) PDF (.pdf) or photo (.jpg .jpeg .png) file formats.

Further information

• For a confidential conversation please contact Joanne Perry Compliance and Risk Manager on.
• For further information regarding the remuneration package please contact Employee Support Services
• Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.

Applications Close: Friday 10 April 2026.

Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

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