At Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd (MACS) we envision every student to be inspired and enabled to flourish and enrich the world. MACS is the largest Catholic school system in Australia. We own, govern and operate approximately 300 Catholic schools, employ over 17,000 staff and serve more than 118,000 students and their families in the Archdiocese of Melbourne. It is an exciting time to join MACS, where we are transforming to bring to life our recently launched strategic plan: MACS 2030: Forming Lives to Enrich the World . It is an exciting time to join MACS, where we are transforming to bring to life our strategic plan - MACS 2030: Forming Lives to Enrich the World that will help all MACS staff come together to make the most of what a Catholic education has to offer so that we have the greatest and most distinctive impact in our classrooms, staffrooms and schools communities. More details on the MACS strategy can be found here . WHY WORK FOR US? Professional development opportunities with a defined personalised annual budget Access to flexible working arrangements, which include working from home arrangements You will work in a tight-knit, supportive team to ensure you succeed in your role Employee Assistant Program (EAP) supported by Mental Health First Aiders in the workplace, providing a safe and caring environment to our staff and students The MACS Code of Conduct (the Code) embodies our collective commitment to fostering a positive and supportive work environment that prioritises the health, safety and wellbeing of everyone, inspired by our Catholic faith. We ask that all staff read and understand the Code and model the behaviours that are expected of us. Job Description YOUR ROLE Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS) is seeking an Assurance Advisor to join the Governance and Legal Directorate. This role supports the Assurance Manager in designing, implementing, and evaluating the MACS assurance program, providing independent assessment of controls, and enhancing enterprise risk management across MACS. You will work collaboratively with stakeholders across the organisation, contribute to assurance planning and execution, and provide evidence-based recommendations that strengthen MACS’ risk and compliance culture. WHAT YOU WILL DO Coordinate and deliver assurance activities, policies, and reporting. Support the design and implementation of a holistic assurance plan covering risk, compliance, and regulatory requirements. Undertake controls testing and data analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls. Prepare clear, concise reports on assurance findings and recommendations. Engage with stakeholders to drive assurance awareness and promote a strong risk culture. Support liaison with regulatory bodies and contribute to the outsourced internal audit program. Identify opportunities for business process improvement and best practice implementation. ABOUT YOU Minimum 3 years’ experience in risk, assurance, or internal audit roles within a complex or highly regulated organisation. Tertiary qualification in quality assurance, risk, governance, or a related discipline. Strong understanding of risk management frameworks (ISO31000:2023) and auditing standards. Skilled in stakeholder engagement, assurance planning, and controls testing. Excellent written and verbal communication, with proven ability to prepare executive-level reports. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and data analysis capability. HOW TO APPLY Please refer to the position description for further details about the role and the Key Selection Criteria. Click APPLY to submit your application. If you have any queries about this role, they can be directed to our HR team by email recruitment@macs.vic.edu.au You will need to provide: 1. An up to-date Resume and 2. A cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria, limited to two pages Note: MACS is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care. The successful candidate must hold or acquire and maintain a Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) and/or Working with Children Check and must be willing to obtain and maintain a National Criminal History Check. Candidates must hold full Australian Working Rights and provide evidence of this. Privacy Collection Notice – Job Applicants MACS collects your Personal information to assess your application and suitability for employment. By submitting your Personal information, you consent to the use and disclosure of your Personal information for the purpose of being considered for employment at MACS. Applicants can withdraw their applications at any time during the recruitment process For further details, please see the full Privacy Collection Notice here APPLICATIONS CLOSE : 4.00pm Thursday, 6 November 2025
