Head of Compliance

About this role

OUR PURPOSE IS ‘TO PROTECT’

WE CARE, WE WORK TOGETHER, WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE

*Head of Compliance *

• Full-Time Opportunity
• Sydney CBD
• Establish, embed, and oversee the organisation’s compliance framework to ensure adherence to all applicable laws, regulations, standards, and internal policies.

Coal Services is seeking an experienced Head of Compliance to establish, embed, and oversee the organisation’s compliance framework to ensure adherence to all applicable laws, regulations, standards, and internal policies

This is a unique opportunity to manage and own the function that supports informed decision-making, strengthens governance, and safeguards the organisation’s reputation by promoting a strong culture of integrity, accountability, and ethical conduct

Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, including the Executive team and the regulators and government bodies, you will establish a proactive compliance culture, identify and manage regulatory and operational risks, and provide independent assurance that critical obligations are being effectively managed.

Responsibilities will include

• Developing and implementing the organisation’s compliance strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Ensure compliance responsibilities are clearly defined across operational and corporate functions
• Establish clear compliance standards, policies, procedures and controls across coal-services operations
• Lead and embed a strong compliance and ethical culture across the organisation.
• Provide expert advice to Executive Leadership and the Board on regulatory obligations, emerging risks, breaches and corrective actions.
• Ensure the organisation complies with all relevant legislation, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
• Maintain and oversee the compliance framework, policies, and procedures.
• Manage compliance breaches and participate in incident investigations.
• Promote and maintain awareness of compliance obligations and ethical standards.
• Drive ongoing improvements in compliance systems, processes, and frameworks.
• Implement best practice compliance and governance standards.

*About you: *

Your education, experience and skills will include

• Extensive experience (10+ years) in compliance, risk, or regulatory roles.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and regulatory environments.
• Demonstrated experience engaging with regulators and managing audits.
• Experience in insurance, workers compensation compliance and auditing
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Law, Finance, Risk, or Business.
• Proven leadership experience in a senior compliance position.
• Strategic thinking combined with operational execution capability
• Ability to interpret legislation, regulations, codes of practice, licences, permits and contractual requirements
• Ability to identify changes in legislation and assess their impact on the business
• Strong understanding of compliance registers, controls, policies, procedures and assurance programs
• Ability to identify compliance gaps and develop practical corrective actions
• Understanding of risk controls, risk appetite and escalation requirements

What we offer

• Sydney CBD Coal Services offices
• Flexible working arrangements
• 7.25-hour days, Monday to Friday
• 5 weeks annual leave
• 18 days sick/carer's leave and 3 days family/emergency leave
• Additional company holidays at Easter and Christmas
• Access to retailer discounts through a Smart Spending App

About us

Coal Services is a Specialised Health and Safety Scheme that provides an integrated suite of services to help identify, assess, monitor, and control many risks inherent in the NSW coal mining industry. Our preventative and responsive services in the areas of workplace health and safety, workers compensation, emergency response and training help to deliver on our purpose, 'to protect'. Our purpose, vision and values are aligned to focus on the safety and health of our industry and its workers

Important information re: your application

• Permanent roles are open only to Australian and New Zealand Permanent Residents or Citizens. Visa holders with unlimited right to work in Australia will be considered for Fixed Term Contracts.
• Successful applicants will be required to complete a background check (including criminal history and references) prior to commencement of employment.
• We take our responsibility to protect the industry that we work in very seriously. Our People, Customers and Community safety and wellbeing are priorities for us.

To apply

Please complete your details, click 'apply for this position' and attach a copy of your*Cover Letter and Resume.*

Applications close 2 September 2026.

Please note applications may be shortlisted and progressed prior to the closing date.

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