Director Risk, Compliance and Assurance

Lead governance excellence. Shape a culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement.St Peters Lutheran College is seeking an experienced professional to join our College in the pivotal role of Director, Risk, Compliance and Assurance. This position plays a central part in safeguarding the College’s operational integrity through effective oversight of enterprise risk, compliance, policy, privacy, internal audit, data governance and workplace health and safety.Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, and leading the College’s Risk & Safety Adviser, this role will influence organisational culture, strengthen governance frameworks, and support high‑quality decision-making across all College sites.About Us  Imagine working somewhere where purpose guides your day, community surrounds you, and every moment holds the potential to shape a great place to work. Welcome to St Peters Lutheran College.Set across 52 leafy acres just 7 kilometres from the Brisbane CBD, St Peters is a vibrant co-educational Day and Boarding School known for academic excellence, exceptional pastoral care and rich co-curricular opportunities. It is a place where young people flourish - and where dedicated staff find genuine purpose in their work.About the RoleAs the Director, Risk, Compliance and Assurance, you will:Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the Enterprise Risk Management Framework and Compliance Framework. Oversee policy governance, coordinating policy development, review and assurance across the College. Drive the College’s Data Governance Program, ensuring the effective protection and utilisation of information assets. Manage the internal audit program and relationships with external assurance providers. Lead Work Health and Safety (WHS) across the College, promoting a positive safety culture and ensuring compliance with legislation across all three College sites. Act as the College Privacy Officer, providing expert guidance on privacy obligations. Provide high‑level advice, reports and presentations to senior leaders and governance committees. This is a role requiring exceptional judgement, integrity, and the ability to operate effectively in a complex educational environment.What We're Looking ForWe are seeking an experienced professional who thrives on building frameworks that enhance organisational resilience, and brings:A relevant degree in business, information management, policy, or related discipline; postgraduate qualifications desirable.5+ years of leadership or project experience in risk, assurance, compliance, policy, privacy or data governance. Demonstrated expertise in complex regulatory and risk environments, preferably within education. Excellent communication, consultation, and stakeholder engagement skills. Strong organisational capability, with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines in a high‑volume environment. High personal integrity, sound judgement and alignment with the College’s Christian values and ethos.Application ProcessTo apply, please submit your curriculum vitae and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the selection criteria outlined in the Candidate Information Pack and details of three professional referees by clicking on the Apply Button provided. Applications close at 10:00am on Monday, 30 March 2026.If you have any questions, please contact Karen Hill, Chief Operating Officer on 07 3377 6591 or write to People and Culture at peopleandculture@stpeters.qld.edu.auLearn more about the College at www.stpeters.qld.edu.au. Candidate BookletPosition Description AUD Indooroopilly 4068

Director Risk, Compliance and Assurance

  • Lead and elevate enterprise risk, compliance, assurance and safety
  • Drive governance excellence across policy, data and audit frameworks
  • Strengthen organisational resilience and operational integrity

Lead governance excellence. Shape a culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement.

St Peters Lutheran College is seeking an experienced professional to join our College in the pivotal role of Director, Risk, Compliance and Assurance. This position plays a central part in safeguarding the College’s operational integrity through effective oversight of enterprise risk, compliance, policy, privacy, internal audit, data governance and workplace health and safety.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, and leading the College’s Risk & Safety Adviser, this role will influence organisational culture, strengthen governance frameworks, and support high‑quality decision-making across all College sites.

About Us  

Imagine working somewhere where purpose guides your day, community surrounds you, and every moment holds the potential to shape a great place to work. Welcome to St Peters Lutheran College.

Set across 52 leafy acres just 7 kilometres from the Brisbane CBD, St Peters is a vibrant co-educational Day and Boarding School known for academic excellence, exceptional pastoral care and rich co-curricular opportunities. It is a place where young people flourish - and where dedicated staff find genuine purpose in their work.

About the Role

As the Director, Risk, Compliance and Assurance, you will:

  • Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the Enterprise Risk Management Framework and Compliance Framework. 
  • Oversee policy governance, coordinating policy development, review and assurance across the College. 
  • Drive the College’s Data Governance Program, ensuring the effective protection and utilisation of information assets. 
  • Manage the internal audit program and relationships with external assurance providers. 
  • Lead Work Health and Safety (WHS) across the College, promoting a positive safety culture and ensuring compliance with legislation across all three College sites. 
  • Act as the College Privacy Officer, providing expert guidance on privacy obligations. 
  • Provide high‑level advice, reports and presentations to senior leaders and governance committees. 

This is a role requiring exceptional judgement, integrity, and the ability to operate effectively in a complex educational environment.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking an experienced professional who thrives on building frameworks that enhance organisational resilience, and brings:

  • A relevant degree in business, information management, policy, or related discipline; postgraduate qualifications desirable.
  • 5+ years of leadership or project experience in risk, assurance, compliance, policy, privacy or data governance. 
  • Demonstrated expertise in complex regulatory and risk environments, preferably within education. 
  • Excellent communication, consultation, and stakeholder engagement skills. 
  • Strong organisational capability, with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines in a high‑volume environment. 
  • High personal integrity, sound judgement and alignment with the College’s Christian values and ethos.

Application Process

To apply, please submit your curriculum vitae and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the selection criteria outlined in the Candidate Information Pack and details of three professional referees by clicking on the Apply Button provided. Applications close at 10:00am on Monday, 30 March 2026.

If you have any questions, please contact Karen Hill, Chief Operating Officer on 07 3377 6591 or write to People and Culture at peopleandculture@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Learn more about the College at www.stpeters.qld.edu.au.

 

Eligibility requirements to work within a Queensland School

All Teachers in Queensland must be registered to teach with the QCT. To find out more about teacher registration requirements and processes please go to the QCT website here. All other employees must hold a current paid Blue Card / Exemption Card or be issued with a paid Blue Card / Exemption Card before commencing work. To find out more about Blue Card requirements or to submit an application for a Blue Card/Exemption Card please go to the Blue Card Services website here.