Risk and Compliance officer

About Us

Located atop the Great Dividing Range in Toowoomba, Fairholme College is one of Australia’s leading independent girls’ schools, educating more than 900 students from Kindergarten to Year 12, including over 220 boarders from communities across Australia.

 Celebrating 110 years of girls’ education, Fairholme is a community grounded in an enduring purpose: to nurture young women of self-belief and character, and to equip them to learn, live and lead with purpose in a complex and ever-evolving world.

About the Role

The Risk and Compliance Officer supports the College’s commitment to effective governance, risk management, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. Working collaboratively with school leaders and staff, the position will identify, assess, monitor and mitigate organisational risks, oversee compliance frameworks and reporting requirements and provide guidance to ensure, policies and practice align with relevant legislation and standards.

Key Focus Areas

• Regulatory Adherence - Monitor changes in education, privacy & safety laws to keep the school updated
• Child Protection & Screening - Manage backgrounds checks for staff and volunteers
• Audits & Risk Management - Conduct routine inspections, internal audits & risk assessments to address operational vulnerabilities
• Policy Management - Help the College write, update and distribute clear school policies & staff training
• Training & Awareness - Develop and deliver annual compliance and risk management training for all staff including refreshers and new staff inductions
• WHS - Oversee campus safety standards, hazard checks & emergency management protocols

About You

You will be an enthusiastic professional who demonstrates:

• Strong organisational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail
• The ability to maintain accurate records and handle confidential information with discretion
• Excellent change management and negotiation skills
• Strong influencing and relationship building skills
• Knowledge of governance, risk and compliance practices
• A background in a school or education environment is highly desirable

Why Choose Fairholme College?

• A supportive and aspirational school culture that values excellence, relationships, character and community
• Beautiful campus and excellent facilities including staff access to our gym, athletics and aquatic facilities
• Professional growth and development opportunities

You can find out more about us at www.fairholme.qld.edu.au

How to Apply

Please apply via Seek and submit a cover letter and resume outlining your suitability for the role.

Please note: You must have full working rights to work in Australia to apply for this position.

The closing date for applications is 19 October 2026

Proudly a College of the Presbyterian Church of Queensland