senior assurance advisor.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Manager, Integrity and Assurance, you will join a high-integrity team team responsible for reviewing a large number of educational institutions annually. Your will play a critical role in ensuring these facilities comply with registration requirements and Child Safe Standards through both desktop assessments and onsite audits.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead comprehensive audits to ensure schools and boarding premises meet mandatory registration and child safety standards.
• Manage a cyclical program of reviews, ensuring all assessments are delivered to a high standard and within set timeframes.
• Conduct moderation of assessments to ensure quality and consistency across the sector.
• Support the sector by developing guidance materials and delivering training on compliance implementation.
• Cultivate trusted relationships with school leaders and proprietors through clear, empathetic, and professional communication.
• Analyse compliance data to identify trends and provide high-level briefings for board-level reporting

About You

You are a collaborative, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a service-oriented environment. You bring a balance of technical expertise and emotional intelligence. You will have;

• Qualifications in a relevant field like Law, Risk, or Audit, with a background in educational administration, law, audit, or risk management (minimum 5 years experience).
• The ability to interpret and apply complex legislation, such as the Education and Training Reform Act and Child Safe Standards.
• Strong critical thinking skills, with the ability to provide actionable solutions in a regulatory environment.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.

Requirements:

• A current Victorian Working with Children Check (or the ability to obtain one) and a deep commitment to child safety
• A valid Victorian driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle for travel to metropolitan and regional areas for on sight school visits
• Successful completion of a National Criminal History Check

Benefits

• Enjoy a hybrid workplace model.
• Receive competitive remuneration with generous benefits, including tax-advantageous salary sacrifice options.
• Access significant opportunities for career development and progression within a leading sector organisation.

To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Hayley Breen on 0472 591 999 or email hayley.breen@randstad.com.au.

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.