Girton Grammar School (Girton) in Bendigo regional Victoria is celebrating its 30th year anniversary in 2023. Girton is a strong institution that confidently lives out its mission to strive for excellence, and uncompromisingly treasures its values of Learning, Character and People. The School, widely regarded as the benchmark for regional education, has a student population of approximately 1100 students from Prep to Year 12 spread across two campuses, both uniquely situated in the very heart of Bendigo town centre. Girton is truly a wonderful example of a school that is an integral part of the fabric of the local community. This is a unique opportunity for a community minded professional to play an important part in the continuing evolution of Girton’s story.

The Risk and Compliance Manager will be technically skilled and possess a confident grasp of the intricacies of regulatory frameworks and standards. Underpinned by an astute understanding of the connected nature of a regional community, the successful candidate will effectively engage with all staff and school members to ensure a culture of best practice is embedded across the entire school community.

With a negotiable start date, the Risk and Compliance Manager is a new position that will report to the Director of Business. The role will provide expert advice to the Principal, School Executive and where required, the Board, on the management of the School’s mandated risk and compliance legislative and regulatory frameworks.

As the organisational leader in this specialist field, the successful candidate will be the central coordination point and main conduit responsible for all Risk and Compliance related matters. The successful candidate will be proactive and diligent in taking ownership for, and actioning of, all risk and compliance resources and protocols. The incumbent will be comfortable in facilitating working parties or professional development training sessions to ensure capacity is continuously built across the organisation. With exceptional attention to detail, the Risk and Compliance Manager will be particularly adept at communicating complex information in a manner that is readily digestible.

Girton is committed to child safety. As such, the successful applicant will be expected to satisfy child protection screening and adhere to the School’s Child Safe Policy and Code of Conduct. Girton is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity, incorporating the principles of merit-based selection, equity, diversity and procedural fairness in their recruitment process.

Hutton Consulting Australia is partnering with Girton Grammar School in the search and selection process for this position. For a confidential discussion regarding the application process and to obtain the full position description please contact the lead consultant, Christophe Menagé on 0427 703 483 or email chris.menage@hutton.education.

KINDLY NOTE: DIRECT APPLICATIONS ONLINE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Applications close: 5.00pm Sunday 2nd April 2023