Compliance Specialist Energy

Ampersand Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampersand Ltd. is seeking a Compliance Specialist in Sydney for an initial 6-month contract with a strong likelihood of extension. You will join a small compliance team, conduct independent audit-led testing, and report to the CFO.

Key tasks include identifying gaps, interviewing units, preparing reports, and tracking actions to completion. Applicants must have a relevant law degree and working rights in Australia. Hybrid/onsite options may apply.

Qualifications

• Law degree or equivalent qualification; energy/renewable sector exposure is a plus.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and written communication skills.
• Proactive, able to work independently and engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Internal audit, compliance or risk experience is a plus but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Review business processes to identify compliance gaps.
• Interview business units and collect evidence.
• Prepare audit reports and corrective action plans.
• Track and drive closure of corrective actions.
• Audit the compliance team’s own processes and operate with integrity.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical

Written communication

Independent work

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Law degree

Job description

• 6-month fixed-term contract with a strong likelihood of extension
• Audit-led role in a small, collaborative compliance team
• Sydney-based, $92k + super

Compliance Specialist | Energy

Description

Join a growing energy retailer as a Compliance Officer on an initial 6-month contract, with a strong likelihood of extension for the right person.

You’ll join a 3-person compliance team that reports to the CFO. This is an independent, audit-led role where you’ll shape how compliance is tested across the business.

What you’ll do

• Review business teams’ documented processes and identify compliance gaps
• Interview business units and request evidence and records
• Prepare audit reports and corrective action plans
• Track corrective actions through to completion
• Audit the compliance team’s own processes, so you’ll need to work independently and with integrity

About you

• You have a law degree, relevant tertiary qualifications, or experience in the energy or renewable energy sector. Legal qualifications are highly regarded.
• You’re detail-oriented, with strong analytical and written communication skills
• You’re proactive, comfortable working independently, and confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels
• Experience in internal audit, compliance or risk is a plus, but not essential for the right background

The details

• 6-month fixed-term contract, with a strong likelihood of extension
• $92,000 + super, paid monthly
• Sydney-based, in the office Mon/Tue/Thu
• Applicants must have full working rights in Australia, as sponsorship is not available