head of risk and compliance.

Reporting directly to the CEO, you will provide strategic leadership for the organisation’s risk, compliance, and safety functions. You will act as a key partner to the Executive Leadership Team and the Board, embedding a proactive culture of risk management and ensuring that complex regulatory requirements are translated into practical, high-quality outcomes across a large-scale network of services.
Key Responsibilities:

• Drive the enterprise risk and compliance framework to support safe, high-quality education and care outcomes across all services.
• Oversee the enterprise risk register and provide high-quality reporting and advice to the Board and Executive regarding risk exposure and mitigation.
• Ensure the organisation meets all current and emerging legislative requirements, maintaining strong relationships with regulatory bodies.
• Work closely with operational leadership to provide practical tools, guidance, and training that strengthen compliance capability on the ground.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a specialist team to ensure they provide responsive and professional support across the organisation.

About You

You are a collaborative leader with a proven track record of navigating complex, regulated environments - ideally within education, health, or community services. You possess the rare ability to think strategically while remaining deeply practical and solutions-focused.

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Risk Management, Law, Governance, Safety, or a related discipline is required.
• Demonstrated senior leadership experience in risk management, compliance, governance, or safety.
• Strong analytical and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and partner across operational and executive teams.
• A genuine passion for improving outcomes for children and families, underpinned by high integrity and sound professional judgement.

• A current Working with Children Check (or ability to obtain) and a steadfast commitment to child safety and wellbeing.

• Enjoy a hybrid workplace model with an office base in Melbourne's western suburbs.
• Join a supportive, values-driven culture where your work directly benefits diverse communities and families.
• Access to professional development opportunities within a high-profile leadership role that makes a meaningful impact in the sector.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.