Head of Compliance & ESG — Product Quality & Sustainability

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

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.