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 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 Reporting to the General Manager, Risk, Compliance and Assurance, the Manager, Risk leads a team of Risk Advisors and oversees MACS’ risk management activities, ensuring they align with MACS2030, legal obligations, and best practice. This role drives the continual improvement of risk management maturity, emergency management, and business continuity planning across MACS, providing specialist advice to senior stakeholders including the Executive Leadership Team and Board Committees. WHAT YOU WILL DO Lead and manage the delivery of MACS-wide risk management and emergency management programs. Provide strategic risk advice and analysis to senior leaders, Board Committees, and the Executive Leadership Team. Oversee the implementation and continuous improvement of the Risk Management Framework. Foster a strong risk culture and lead training, education and awareness initiatives. Support schools and directorates in identifying, assessing, and managing operational and strategic risks. Oversee emergency and business continuity planning, testing and review. Manage risk reporting, risk registers, and regulatory engagement with a focus on quality and timeliness. ABOUT YOU Tertiary qualification in risk, governance, or a related discipline (or equivalent applied experience). Minimum 8 years of risk management experience, including at least 2 years in a people leadership role. Experience in both enterprise risk management and emergency management functions. Knowledge of ISO31000 and ISO22320 standards. Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including experience reporting at Board level. Strong project management, organisational and analytical skills. Membership of RMIA or similar professional body (desirable). Current Victorian Driver’s Licence and access to a vehicle. 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 Talent Acquisition 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
