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Form of workPort of Newcastle is more than a port. It exists to build Australia’s prosperity with responsible, integrated and innovative supply chain solutions. With trade worth approximately $71 billion to the national economy each year, Port of Newcastle enables Australian businesses to successfully compete in international markets.
The port currently handles 4,697 ship movements and 166 million tonnes of cargo annually. With a deepwater shipping channel operating at 50% of its capacity, significant port land available and enviable access to national rail and road infrastructure, Port of Newcastle is positioned to further underpin the future prosperity of the Hunter, NSW and Australia.
As custodians of the region’s critical asset, Port of Newcastle is diversifying its trade as it strives to create a safe, sustainable and environmentally and socially responsible future.
Behind every ship movement, every tonne of cargo, are the people that keep the port operating. Our people are the engine room of our port. Port of Newcastle’s values influence how we develop our strategy, how we measure performance, how we treat our colleagues and how we approach our work at PON.
About the role
The Risk and Compliance Manager leads and manages the PON risk, audit and Compliance functions to deliver against strategic and operational objectives. This is a highly hands on and autonomous role, providing significant input at a strategic level, including providing advice to the Executive Team and the Board. Your duties may include:
- Manage and improve the PON Risk and Opportunity Management framework
- Uplift and embed risk into processes and procedures
- Provide expert risk management advice and support to major projects and strategic business initiatives
- Act as a trusted business partner across all business units and activities
- Oversee, coordinate and monitor the ongoing compliance with the four pillars of the SOCI Act
- Manage the internal audit function
- Ensure compliance with PON regulatory, legal and policy obligations
- Fulfil the function of the Foreign Investment Review Board Compliance Officer
- Manage the PON insurance program in conjunction with a 3rd party insurance broker
You will have strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to build and sustain cooperative partnerships across the business to achieve success. You will also have:
- Demonstrated experience with both internal and external Risk Management
- Demonstrated experience with strategic and project delivery Risk Management
- Significant experience in Risk and internal audit
- Experience managing compliance.
Port of Newcastle provides many benefits for our valued employees, a few of which are:
- Competitive salary, reviewed annually
- Work from home options
- Focus on professional growth
- 26 week paid Parental Leave for primary carers
- Optional workplace giving program – supporting employees in giving back to the Newcastle community
- Work180 endorsement – PON is recognised as a top 101 employer for women in 2024
- Opportunity to be involved in the development of PON’s Reconciliation Action Plan (Innovate stage)
PON are committed to diversity and inclusion and have developed a comprehensive D&I Strategy to ensure we are always moving forward on this front. PON are a Work180-endorsed Employer of Choice for Women, and support Reconciliation in Australia.
Sustainability
PON are a leader in sustainability, with environmentally sustainable certification and a commitment to environmental excellence.
Join the Port of Newcastle team and be part of a company dedicated to building Australia's prosperity while fostering a diverse, inclusive, and sustainable workplace.
How to Apply
The Port of Newcastle is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to maintaining an inclusive environment for all employees.
For a friendly confidential conversation or a copy of the position description, please reach out to Sarah Buchanan on 49 050 130 or **************@gwg.com.au. Alternatively, submit your application directly by clicking “Apply”.
