Governance & Compliance Specialist

Hyne Timber; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Competitive remuneration

Wellbeing programs

Dollar matching for fundraising

Job summary

Hyne Timber, Brisbane, seeks a Governance & Compliance Specialist to support the Board and Executive Leadership Team in coordinating governance activities across Australia and international entities.

You will maintain records, monitor regulatory obligations, and liaise with regulators, legal counsel and suppliers while supporting strategic governance initiatives. This hands-on role requires strong attention to detail and stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Experience in governance, compliance or related corporate role.
• Experience supporting Australian and international entities and boards.
• Understanding of governance principles, regulations and compliance.
• Strong organisation and stakeholder-management skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support Company Secretary and Board with papers, notes and resolutions.
• Maintain governance, compliance, contract and licence registers.
• Coordinate statutory reporting for Australian and international entities.
• Monitor obligations and deadlines, escalating issues promptly.
• Track regulatory changes and advise leaders on impact.
• Provide governance support to executives and the Board.

Skills

Governance & compliance

Stakeholder management

Regulatory understanding

Attention to detail

Written communication

Education

Degree in business administration, governance, law or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Entity management systems

Compliance management systems

Job description

Your Next Role

We are seeking a Governance & Compliance Specialist to join our Brisbane team in early-mid January. Working closely with the Board, Executive Leadership Team, Company Secretary and broader business, you will support the coordination and monitoring of corporate governance and compliance activities across Australian and international entities. This hands‑on role will see you maintain governance records and registers, coordinate statutory and regulatory reporting, monitor compliance obligations and legislative change, and provide high-quality governance support to the Board and senior leaders.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Company Secretary and Board through agenda preparation, collation and review of papers and reports, drafting cover notes and resolutions, and monitoring actions.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date governance, compliance, corporate, contract and licence registers.
• Coordinate statutory and regulatory reporting for Australian and applicable international corporate entities, ensuring quality standards and deadlines are met.
• Monitor governance and compliance obligations, identifying and escalating potential risks, issues or non‑compliance in a timely manner.
• Monitor relevant legislative and regulatory changes and communicate potential impacts to leaders and stakeholders.
• Provide coordinated governance and compliance support to the Executive Leadership Team, CEO and Board.
• Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including shareholders, regulators, solicitors and suppliers.

You’ll bring

• Prior experience in governance, compliance or a related corporate role.
• Experience supporting Australian and international corporate entities, including ASIC‑regulated entities and significant global entity requirements.
• Experience supporting Boards and/or senior executives in a governance or company secretariat environment.
• Experience coordinating statutory reporting, maintaining corporate registers and monitoring compliance obligations and deadlines.
• A strong understanding of corporate governance principles, regulations and compliance requirements.
• Strong organisational, written communication and stakeholder‑management skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience using governance, entity‑management and/or compliance‑management systems.

Desirable experience

• A degree or diploma in business administration, governance, law or a related field.
• Experience working within a complex, multi‑entity organisation with Australian and international operations.

About You

• You are an organised and proactive governance professional who applies sound judgement, handles sensitive information with discretion and follows through on commitments.
• You can interpret complex legislative, regulatory and governance information, identify the key issues and communicate them clearly to a range of stakeholders.
• You build trusted, collaborative relationships and remain calm and adaptable when priorities change or deadlines are tight.

About us

Hyne Group is a collective of industry‑leading businesses operating across Australia and New Zealand, with a history spanning over 140 years. From its beginnings as a sawmill on the Mary River, Hyne Group has grown into a pioneer of sustainable timber product manufacturing. The Hyne Group is supported by its partnership with global timber processors, James Jones & Sons, bringing together a combined 320 years of family‑owned sawmilling heritage. The Group, which includes Hyne Timber, XLam, Rocky Point, and Hyne Pallets, serves key sectors such as construction, garden care, horticulture and logistics. Through innovative processes and sustainable practices, the Hyne Group transforms each log into high‑quality products that meet the diverse needs of our customers. This holistic approach reflects a dedication to environmental stewardship and industry‑leading innovation, ensuring that every centimetre of each log turns into an opportunity for excellence.

Why Hyne Timber?

• Career development.
• Rewarding work.
• People‑focused leadership.
• Wellbeing programs - employee assistance program to support you and your immediate family with counselling and support as needed.
• Competitive remuneration.
• Dollar matching to support your fundraising.