Executive ESG & Compliance Leader

Dusk Group; Iluwurru; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Dusk Group is seeking a Head of Compliance & ESG to lead our compliance, product safety, ethical sourcing and sustainability efforts from our Sydney region. You will develop and implement frameworks, manage regulatory obligations and drive continuous improvement across products and supply chains.

You will lead a small team and partner with cross-functional teams to elevate governance, reduce risk and advance sustainable practices across our business.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in senior compliance/ESG roles, ideally in retail/consumer goods
• Strong knowledge of Australian Consumer Law, product safety regs, modern slavery reporting
• Experience building and implementing compliance frameworks, risk management, QA processes

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee dusk's compliance framework, policies and risk management
• Lead regulatory compliance across the business including Australian laws and packaging obligations
• Set product safety QA standards, testing, labeling and approvals
• Oversee product recalls, incidents, breaches and corrective actions
• Lead supplier compliance and ethical sourcing programs with audits and certifications
• Drive modern slavery due-diligence across supply chain
• Develop dusk's ESG strategy with clear goals and reporting
• Collaborate with Buying, Product, Supply Chain and suppliers to improve sustainability
• Oversee regulatory reporting and submissions on time
• Manage relationships with consultants, labs, auditors and regulators
• Provide expert guidance on legal and regulatory obligations
• Mentor Compliance Manager and Sourcing Coordinator
• Report progress to the Executive Team
• Identify opportunities to strengthen governance and reduce environmental impact

Skills

Regulatory compliance

ESG strategy

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Product safety

Supplier auditing

Risk management

Sustainability

Education

Compliance degree

Law degree

Science degree

Job description

Dusk Group is seeking a Head of Compliance & ESG to lead our compliance, product safety, ethical sourcing and sustainability efforts from our Sydney region. You will develop and implement frameworks, manage regulatory obligations and drive continuous improvement across products and supply chains.

You will lead a small team and partner with cross-functional teams to elevate governance, reduce risk and advance sustainable practices across our business.