Compliance Specialist

AGL; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AGL is seeking a Compliance Specialist within the Risk & Compliance team to support the delivery of our compliance management program. You will monitor, report, assure and drive continuous improvement across governance processes.

You'll work with operational teams to maintain strong obligations registers, controls and documentation, coordinate audits and regulatory reviews, and help identify opportunities to strengthen compliance across energy assets.

Qualifications

• Experience in compliance, governance, risk, assurance or a regulatory environment.
• Understanding of obligations, controls, monitoring and governance processes.
• Experience maintaining compliance plans, obligations registers or governance documentation.
• Attention to detail and high-quality records.
• Effective stakeholder engagement and analytical skills.
• Experience supporting audits or regulatory reviews is valued.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain obligations registers, compliance plans, controls and governance documentation.
• Help operational teams understand and implement their compliance requirements.
• Coordinate monitoring, assurance and evidence-collection activities.
• Track compliance actions, findings and remediation through to completion.
• Prepare reports, dashboards and materials for governance forums.
• Support audits, regulatory reviews and responses to findings.
• Identify emerging issues, trends and opportunities to improve compliance practices.

Skills

Compliance

Governance

Risk management

Regulatory environment

Stakeholder engagement

Audits/Regulatory reviews

Job description

We've been proudly Aussie since 1837, always finding new ways to innovate in energy and essential services. Now, we're moving towards a sustainable future through electrification and investing in renewable energy-and we'd like you to join us. Whether you're on-site, in the office, or somewhere in between, you'll find opportunities to grow your career here. You'll work with a team that's passionate about powering Australian lives, in a culture that values inclusivity, respect, and learning. Help us create a cleaner energy future, and we'll back you every step of the way as you build your career.

Join the change. Electrify your future.

About the role

AGL's Risk & Compliance team have a newly created opportunity for a Compliance Specialist.

Reporting to the Risk & Compliance Manager, you'll support the delivery of our compliance management program through monitoring, reporting, assurance activities and continuous improvement. You'll work closely with operational teams to maintain strong compliance frameworks, quality information and effective governance.

What you'll be doing:

• Develop and maintain obligations registers, compliance plans, controls and governance documentation
• Help operational teams understand and implement their compliance requirements
• Coordinate monitoring, assurance and evidence-collection activities.
• Track compliance actions, findings and remediation through to completion
• Prepare reports, dashboards and materials for governance forums
• Support audits, regulatory reviews and responses to findingsIdentify emerging issues, trends and opportunities to improve compliance practices

What you'll bring:

• Experience in compliance, governance, risk, assurance or a regulatory environment
• A practical understanding of obligations, controls, monitoring and governance processes
• Experience maintaining compliance plans, obligations registers or governance documentation
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accurate, high-quality records.
• Effective stakeholder engagement, communication and analytical skills
• Experience supporting audits, regulatory reviews or assurance programs will be highly regarded
• Experience in energy, utilities, infrastructure or another highly regulated operational environment is desirable

You’ll join a collaborative team and work across operational and corporate functions to strengthen compliance capability, improve control effectiveness and support well-informed decisions across Energy Assets.

Inclusion at AGL

At AGL, we value diversity and welcome applicants from various backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disabilities, culturally diverse individuals, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. AGL is dedicated to maintaining a diverse workforce and encourages applicants to share their lived experiences.

We offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and respect the privacy of those who choose not to disclose. To learn more visit: www.agl.com.au/careers

AGL is proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women.

At AGL, we use some AI-enabled tools to support recruitment administration. All hiring decisions are made by hiring leaders and Talent Solutions professionals, with human oversight throughout.

Our pre-employment screening process includes a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and a medical assessment if necessary.

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AGL does not accept agency submissions unless approval has been granted by a member of the Talent Solutions team. Candidates submitted by an agency without approval will not be considered by AGL.