GRC Webinar For Schools

This webinar equips HR and compliance teams working within independent schools in Australia with practical tools and legal insights to strengthen governance, reduce risk, and meet evolving regulatory obligations. Tailored for the unique context of independent schools in Australia, it will help participants confidently navigate child safety, fair work, privacy, safety, and reputational risk, helping you to create a positive compliance culture.

Webinar Includes

• Legal compliance essentials: Mandatory reporting and child safe obligations, privacy laws and data protection for schools, understanding the reportable conduct scheme, and staying ahead of Fair Work reforms.
• Governance and leadership: This section focuses on top-down governance and leadership, focusing on practical tools HR and compliance teams can implement top-down and bottom-up to strengthen governance further.
• Enterprise risk management: Emerging risks in school operations, including education and policy management, hazard and risk reporting, risk control reporting, and using technology as an audit tool to mitigate risks.
• Operational and community challenges: Supporting gender-diverse and neuro-diverse staff, students, and the broader community.
• Case studies: To demonstrate some of the additional challenges that staff and teachers are subject to, both legally and ethically.
• Recommended actions to mitigate risk: Staff and teachers can take practical steps to reduce risk and enable a positive compliance culture.
• Questions and answers: Can be directed towards the presenters from Mills Oakley and Sentrient.

Presenters

The webinar is hosted by Gavin Altus, Director at Sentrient, and delivered by Kirra Griffin, a Lawyer at Mills Oakley, who will provide the webinar and has extensive experience in workplace relations, employment, and safety.

Duration

The webinar will last 60 minutes and include content, case studies, and a dedicated question-and-answer session at the end.

Post-Webinar Resources

After the webinar, attendees will receive valuable resources, including:

• A live recording of the session
• A copy of the presentation slides
• Practical resources to support the development of a positive compliance culture for your school

Why Attend?

This webinar is designed to provide HR and compliance managers with the tools and insights necessary to navigate the complexities of regulatory compliance within Australian independent schools. Whether you’re a manager, HR professional, or employer, it’s essential to understand the latest compliance trends and how to act on them effectively.

What You’ll Learn?

• Key legislative changes affecting regulatory compliance
• How to evaluate the risk vs. cost of compliance for your school
• The critical role of HR in supporting staff and managers to ensure compliance
• How to implement practical strategies to mitigate compliance risks
• The role that technology plays in mitigating risk
• Real-world case studies for HR and compliance teams
• Practical takeaways to further enhance your governance, risk and compliance program

Who Should Attend?

• School leaders
• HR professionals
• Managers looking to strengthen their compliance knowledge
• Compliance officers

About the Presenters

Kirra Griffin, a Lawyer at Mills Oakley, will deliver the webinar and has extensive experience in workplace relations, employment, and safety. Kirra is well-versed in navigating complex legal issues related to governance, risk and compliance management and has helped numerous organisations ensure that their practices comply with the latest legal standards.

Gavin Altus, Director at Sentrient, will host the webinar and contribute to technology to help mitigate school risk, bringing a wealth of experience from hundreds of Sentrient clients who have adopted the Sentrient Governance, Risk and Compliance software solution.

Don’t Miss Out! Register Now for Your Free Spot:

• Thursday, ^7th Aug 2025
• Tuesday, 11^th Nov 2025