Guildford Grammar School is a coeducational independent Anglican School founded in 1896. The School is magnificently situated on almost 100 hectares along the banks of the Swan River, 15 kilometres from the City of Perth. Guildford Grammar School is committed to delivering the highest standard of education, inspiring students to achieve personal excellence within a warm and inclusive community environment. The School employs staff who are passionate and energetic in their profession and place student learning and wellbeing at the forefront of all they do.The School has a reputation for providing a caring and nurturing environment and each member of the team is held accountable for this. This position will appeal to an applicant that values standards of excellence, and teamwork, is dynamic and willing to be innovative in achieving those standards.We are currently seeking a part-time (0.8FTE) permanent position for a Compliance and Risk Manager. Job Description:The Compliance and Risk Manager will imbed a culture of risk and compliance across the School, ensure compliance with State and Federal legislation and support staff in ensuring a comprehensive and effective framework of internal and external risk controls. The position will be responsible for the School’s complaints handling process and also provide regular reports to the Strategic Leadership Team and School Council.In addition to the above, the position will work closely with the Principal on the implementation, maintenance, and ongoing promotion of the School’s Child Safe Program. The safety and wellbeing of our students is our priority, all staff engaged in child-connected work will be well-informed of their obligation to contribute to the safety of our students. Selection Criteria:The successful incumbent must:
- Demonstrate commitment to the Vision and Values of the School.
- Be supportive of the ethos and values of the Anglican tradition of the School.
- Be a reliable, professional and enthusiastic member of staff.
- Exercise sensitivity and maintain strict confidentiality when necessary.
- Be able to prioritise and plan own workload.
- Be well organised with a very strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Have demonstrated understanding and application of Australian Risk Management Standards and Work Health and Safety legislation.
- Extensive experience in compliance and complaints reporting management
- Experience in imbedding risk management practices in a project environment
- Have an existing sound knowledge of the School legislative and regulatory environment including Child Protection legislation, Child Safety Standards, policies and procedures.
- Be a dynamic team-player that can identify and implement process improvements.
- Have the capacity to work with others to produce and implement clear evidence or legislative-based improvement plans and policies.
- Have a comprehensive understanding of ‘Duty of Care’ and place a high value on child well-being.
- Be responsible and held accountable for continuing compliance with our Child Safe and Child Safe Reporting Policy. It is expected that all staff will maintain contemporary knowledge of the policy always. All staff have a responsibility to raise any concerns they have about child protection to the Principal immediately.
Essential Requirements:
- Experience in utilising, Risk Management Systems and Compliance management
- Administration experience, particularly in drafting and reviewing documentation, records management and relevant systems
- Experience in the use of data management systems
- Ability to provide administrative support in fast paced environment
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office including Word, Outlook, Excel
- Current Working with Children Check or the ability to obtain one
- Current National Police Clearance
- The right to work in Australia
Application Instructions:Applicants are advised to review the Position Description and Selection Criteria attached before applying. Applications close at 12.00pm on Wednesday 24 February and must include a cover letter, resume and three current referees. Anyone seeking further information can contact Gina Lopez, Human Resources Administrator on (08) 9377 8560.The School reserves the right to appoint at any stage throughout the process. To apply click ‘APPLY’ via our website: https://www.ggs.wa.edu.au/employment