Head of Compliance & ESG

Dusk; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Interstate/international travel

Senior leadership exposure

Professional development

Job summary

Dusk in Alexandria, Sydney, is seeking a Head of Compliance & ESG to lead compliance, product quality assurance, ethical sourcing and sustainability functions. The role ensures regulatory obligations are met and drives continuous improvement across products and the supply chain.

You will oversee product safety standards, supplier audits, and ESG reporting, partnering with cross-functional teams to elevate governance and responsible sourcing.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in a senior compliance, product safety, quality assurance, ESG or risk management role
• Experience developing compliance frameworks, risk management strategies and QA processes
• Knowledge of Australian Consumer Law, product safety regulations, chemical and packaging compliance and modern slavery reporting

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee dusk's compliance framework, policies, procedures and risk management strategies
• Lead regulatory compliance across the business, including Australian Consumer Law, AICIS, EESS, Modern Slavery and packaging obligations
• Establish and maintain product safety and quality assurance standards, including testing, inspections, labeling and approvals
• Oversee product complaints, safety incidents, breaches, corrective actions and recalls readiness
• Lead supplier compliance and ethical sourcing frameworks, including supplier approvals, factory audits, certifications and risk assessments
• Drive supply chain due diligence relating to modern slavery, human rights and responsible sourcing
• Develop and deliver dusk's ESG and sustainability strategy with clear goals, targets and reporting
• Partner with Buying, Product Creative, Supply Chain and suppliers to improve product quality, packaging, materials and sustainability
• Oversee regulatory reporting, registrations and submissions and ensure deadlines are met
• Manage relationships with external consultants, legal advisers, labs, auditors and regulators
• Provide expert compliance guidance across the business and mentor the team
• Report on compliance, product quality, supplier performance and ESG progress to the Executive Team
• Identify opportunities to strengthen governance, improve processes and reduce environmental impact

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

ESG strategy

Product safety & QA

Education

Tertiary qualification in Compliance / Law / Science / Engineering / Risk / Sustainability

Job description

We're seeking a Head of Compliance & ESG to join our team based in Alexandria.

As Head of Compliance & ESG, you will play a critical role in protecting and strengthening dusk's product, supplier and business standards. Leading our compliance, product quality assurance, ethical sourcing and sustainability functions, you'll ensure the business meets its regulatory obligations while driving continuous improvement across our products and supply chain. Working closely with the Executive Team and cross-functional departments, you'll develop and deliver strategies that support responsible business practices, product excellence and long-term sustainability.

What You'll Do

Develop and oversee dusk's compliance framework, policies, procedures and risk management strategies, ensuring adherence to relevant regulatory requirements

Lead regulatory compliance across the business, including Australian Consumer Law, AICIS, EESS, Modern Slavery and Australian Packaging Covenant obligations

Establish and maintain product safety and quality assurance standards, including product testing, inspections, labelling and compliance approvals

Oversee product complaints, safety incidents, breaches, corrective actions and product recall readiness

Lead supplier compliance and ethical sourcing frameworks, including supplier approvals, factory audits, certifications and risk assessments

Drive supply chain due diligence initiatives relating to modern slavery, human rights and responsible sourcing

Develop and deliver dusk's ESG and sustainability strategy, establishing clear goals, targets and reporting processes

Partner with Buying, Product Creative, Supply Chain and suppliers to improve product quality, packaging, materials and sustainability practices

Oversee regulatory reporting, registrations and submissions, ensuring all requirements and deadlines are met

Manage relationships with external consultants, legal advisers, testing laboratories, auditors and regulatory bodies

Provide expert compliance guidance across the business, ensuring teams understand and meet their legal and regulatory obligations

Lead, mentor and develop the Compliance Manager and Sourcing Coordinator, building a proactive and accountable team

Report on compliance, product quality, supplier performance and ESG progress to the Executive Team

Identify opportunities to strengthen governance, improve processes and reduce environmental impact across the business

About You

8+ years' experience in a senior compliance, product safety, quality assurance, ESG or risk management role, ideally within retail, consumer goods or manufacturing

Strong knowledge of Australian Consumer Law, product safety regulations, chemical and packaging compliance and modern slavery reporting requirements

Proven experience developing and implementing compliance frameworks, risk management strategies and quality assurance processes

Demonstrated experience managing supplier compliance, ethical sourcing programs and overseas factory audits

Technical understanding of product materials, formulations and manufacturing processes

Experience developing and delivering sustainability or ESG strategies

Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, mentor and develop high-performing teams

Excellent commercial acumen, judgement and the confidence to make decisions that balance business needs with regulatory obligations

Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the business

Highly organised, proactive and solutions-focused, with excellent attention to detail

Tertiary qualification in Compliance, Law, Science, Engineering, Risk, Sustainability or a related discipline (desirable)

Willingness to travel interstate and internationally, including factory visits and supplier audits as required

What You'll Love

Opportunity to shape and lead dusk's compliance, product quality and sustainability strategies

A senior leadership role with direct exposure to the Executive Team

Opportunity to make a meaningful impact across our products, suppliers and wider business

Collaborative environment working across Buying, Product, Supply Chain and other key business functions

Professional development and opportunities for interstate and international travel

Supportive team environment and a commitment to continuous improvement

If you're passionate about product excellence, responsible sourcing and building a more sustainable future, we'd love to hear from you!