Senior Risk Advisor

Senior Risk Advisor
Permanent, Full-time or Part-time position
0.60 FTE to 1.00 FTE by negotiation
Bathurst Office, Hybrid or Remote by agreement
Immediate start available by negotiation
Salary: $138,000.00 to $150,200.00 per annum, plus superannuation

Are you an experienced risk, compliance or governance professional who enjoys turning complex information into practical advice? Do you want to contribute to a purpose-driven organisation while working in a flexible role that may be based from our Bathurst Office, hybrid, or remote by agreement?

The Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst (CEDB) is seeking a highly capable and collaborative Senior Risk Advisor to join our HR, Risk & WHS team. This opportunity will see you play a key role in supporting enterprise risk management, compliance oversight, risk reporting, audit actions and control effectiveness across CEDB’s central office and 33 schools.

If you are looking to apply your risk and governance expertise in a meaningful environment, while helping strengthen organisational risk maturity and decision-making, this role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact with flexibility in how and where you work.

About the role

Reporting to the Head of HR, Risk & WHS, the Senior Risk Advisor supports the coordination, monitoring and continuous improvement of CEDB’s enterprise risk management framework. The role provides high-level advice, reporting and assurance support in relation to enterprise risk, compliance obligations, control effectiveness, audit actions and emerging risks.

This role may be based from the Bathurst Office, hybrid, or remote by agreement. Some travel to CEDB sites may be required from time to time.

In this role, you will:

• Support the implementation, monitoring and continuous improvement of CEDB’s Enterprise Risk Management Framework, Risk Appetite Statement and related procedures
• Maintain and coordinate updates to CEDB’s enterprise risk register
• Work with risk owners to identify, assess, monitor and escalate new, emerging and material risks
• Prepare risk reports, dashboards, briefing material and governance documentation
• Monitor progress against risk treatment plans, control improvement actions and agreed mitigation strategies
• Support internal audit activity, including coordination of information, evidence and stakeholder responses
• Monitor and report on internal and external audit actions to ensure agreed actions are progressed
• Provide advice to stakeholders on risk ratings, controls, treatment actions and risk management practices
• Support compliance and regulatory monitoring, including identifying compliance risks and mitigation strategies
• Administer and support the effective use of CEDB’s risk and compliance system
• Develop guidance material, communication resources and initiatives to improve risk awareness and capability
• Build effective working relationships with school and office leaders to support consistent risk and compliance practices

A copy of the position description can be found here.

About you (Selection Criteria)

We are looking for someone able to align with the following selection criteria:

• Demonstrates a commitment to the values and ethos of the Catholic tradition
• Has relevant tertiary qualifications in risk management, compliance, governance, business, law, audit or a related discipline, or demonstrated equivalent experience
• Has significant experience in a risk, compliance, governance, audit or assurance role, preferably within a regulated environment
• Holds or is eligible to hold a valid Working with Children Check

What we offer

• Professional development opportunities
• Access to salary packaging to maximise your take-home pay
• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• The ability to make a significant impact across the Diocese
• Access to additional leave (conditions apply) as well as leave loading
• Access to Fitness Passport, providing affordable access to gyms and recreational facilities for you and your family

About Us
Responsible for 33 schools, approximately 10,000 students and around 2,000 staff, Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst (CEDB) is encompassed by the Blue Mountains, Warrumbungle Ranges, the Pilliga, Macquarie River, Lachlan River, Abercrombie River and the Jenolan State Forest. The Diocese covers 103,680 square kilometres, comprises of Three Traditional Nations: the Wiradjuri, Gamilaraay/Gomeroi, and Wailwan nations and boasts the beauty of the central west and orana regions of NSW. A diversity of opportunities awaits you.

How to Apply
If you think this role sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! Click “Apply” to be taken to our online application portal where you will be asked to complete our online application form. All applications will require:

• An updated CV/Resume
• A cover letter addressing the selection criteria outlined in the “About You” section of this advertisement
• Contact details of appropriate referees
• All supporting documentation (transcripts, identification, WWCC etc)

Applications must be submitted by 11:55 pm on 24 July 2026.

Please note that the CEDB intends to fill this vacancy as quickly as possible and therefore will close the job as soon as the right candidate is found. We encourage you to apply right away!

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles, valid for a period of 12 months.

Further details of this position can be obtained by contacting Angela D'Amore, Head of HR, Risk & WHS, on (02) 6338 3000.

CEDB is committed to instilling Safe Child standards in all our schools and CEDB with an understanding that keeping children safe is the responsibility of everyone within our school community.

A valid Employee Working with Children Check is required for this position.

Child Protection legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.

Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst is an equal opportunity employer.