Risk and Compliance Officer (full-time, ongoing)

Who are we 

Kennedy Baptist College is a leading co-educational Christian school for students in Years 7 to 12, located in Perth’s southern suburb of Murdoch. Kennedy Baptist College was formed in 2013 after the amalgamation of two neighbouring Colleges. It is now home to approximately 1,200 students, and together we enter the next exciting chapter. 

At Kennedy, every member of our community is known, we strive to live out our values of Faith, Integrity, Boldness, Growth and Service in all we do. 

Our mission is to provide educational opportunities of excellence in a Christian context, addressing the needs of individuals for lifelong learning. Every staff member at Kennedy is expected to strive for personal excellence in all that they do. 

Kennedy staff work in a supportive and caring environment where great importance is placed on staff wellbeing and professional learning and development. 

Kennedy is a vibrant community, where great people grow. 

About the role

Risk and Compliance Officer (full-time, ongoing)

We are seeking a Risk and Compliance professional who enjoys being actively involved in all facets of College life. In this role, you will take ownership of the implementation and ongoing management of our Governance, Risk Management, Compliance, WHS and policy frameworks, ensuring they are effective, current, and aligned with best practice.

As a trusted advisor to leaders and staff across the College, you will play a key role in promoting a positive and engaged risk‑aware culture. Your ability to build strong relationships, provide clear guidance, and influence at all levels will be essential to your success.

In addition to your professional capability, we are seeking someone who authentically reflects the College’s mission and values, and who can ensure these values are embedded in our policies, procedures, and daily practice.

This is a full‑time (1.0 FTE), ongoing position and is ideal for someone who is available to commence immediately.

Applications close Sunday 8th February 2026.

How to apply 

A full job description (detailing expectations from staff including duties) and an application form can be found on the College website at www.kennedy.wa.edu.au/employment/ 

To complete your application, you will need your CV, a selection criteria document, referee details, a written reference from your church pastor/ minister and digital copies of all academic records and certificates. You will be asked to upload these documents as part of your submission. 

Please note: As part of the recruitment process, you should expect that we seek applicants who actively present the Christian Gospel to all. We will be equally interested in your experience as your personal views on Faith issues. Agreement with the College’s Statement of Faith and Code of Conduct are expected for those who apply. 

We appreciate you require to invest more in completing the online application. This is an opportunity for you to share more your story, get to know more about the College and our expectations from our staff. 

Only completed online applications will be considered.