Head of Legal, Risk and Assurance (Buderim)

ABOUT US Matthew Flinders Anglican College is widely recognised as one of Queensland's leading schools, providing an exceptional learning environment for students, and a dynamic and collegial environment for teachers. Coupled with outstanding facilities and a beautiful natural environment, Flinders is a truly remarkable place to work. As our College continues to grow and evolve, we are seeking a capable and commercially minded legal and risk professional to help strengthen governance, support sound decision-making and contribute to the long-term sustainability and success of the College. ABOUT THE ROLE Reporting to the Director of Business and Operations, the Head of Legal, Risk and Assurance is a newly created senior leadership role that will support the College across legal, governance, compliance, risk and safety matters. This is a diverse and hands-on role where no two days will look the same. You will work closely with leaders across the College to provide practical advice, strengthen systems and processes, support informed decision-making and help ensure the College continues to operate safely, responsibly and effectively. The role will also lead and support the College’s Risk and Safety Advisor, helping to build a strong culture of proactive risk management, safety and continuous improvement across the organisation. This chance would suit someone who enjoys building strong relationships, solving problems, thinking strategically and working operationally to get things done. In this role, success will look like: Success in this role will be measured not only by legal and regulatory compliance, but by your ability to build trust, influence positive practice and create systems that genuinely support the College community. You will
- Provide practical, timely and solutions-focused advice to leaders across the College
- Strengthen governance, risk and compliance practices in a way that is supportive, clear and easy to implement
- Build strong working relationships across all areas of the organisation
- Support a proactive and preventative approach to risk and safety
- Lead with professionalism, integrity and sound judgement when managing sensitive matters
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and help modernise systems and processes where needed
- Contribute positively to the culture and broader life of the College ABOUT YOU You are a qualified legal professional with experience across legal, governance, risk and/or compliance functions within a complex organisation. Importantly, you are practical, approachable and willing to roll up your sleeves to support the day-to-day realities of a busy and evolving workplace. You enjoy building relationships, working collaboratively and finding balanced, commercially sound solutions. You will bring
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (commerce, law, business, or equivalent)
- Demonstrated experience in legal, governance, risk or compliance roles
- Strong knowledge of relevant legal and regulatory obligations
- Experience reviewing and negotiating contracts and managing legal matters
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- High levels of professionalism, discretion and sound judgement
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
- A proactive, adaptable and solutions-focused mindset Experience within education, not-for-profit or similarly regulated environments will be highly regarded. HOW TO APPLY To apply for this position, please submit the following documentation to the Director of Business and Operations, Heidi Muller, via SEEK. Your application should include:
- A tailored covering letter outlining your interest in the role and relevant experience
- A current resume and the names of at least two professional referees (referees will not be contacted without prior consent). This is a progressive recruitment process with no fixed closing date. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the process will continue until a successful appointment is made. To download a copy of the Position Description, visit: Safeguarding our Students Matthew Flinders Anglican College is committed to taking all reasonable steps to promote the safety and wellbeing of students enrolled at the College and their protection from foreseeable harm. We prioritise student safety and wellbeing in all aspects of our work and do not tolerate any form of child abuse or harm. We act in accordance with the Child Safe Organisations Act 2024 (QLD) and implement the Child Safe Standards and Universal Principle to create a safe, inclusive, and accountable environment. We listen to students, value their views, and support them to participate in decisions that affect them. Matthew Flinders Anglican College is committed to the safety and inclusion of all students, including those from diverse cultural backgrounds, students with disability, LGBTQIA+ students, and students who may be experiencing vulnerability. We also make a clear commitment to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and to providing an environment where their identities, cultures, and connections to Country are respected and upheld. Equal Employment Opportunity Matthew Flinders Anglican College is an equal opportunity employer. We recognise that teams who reflect a diversity of lived experience, identity, perspective, and background help us to create a healthy and inclusive working culture where our staff, students and community can thrive. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3r363o