Risk & Compliance Manager

AKD Softwoods; North Lakes; Hybrid; AUD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

AKD Softwoods is seeking a Group Risk & Compliance Manager to strengthen AKD’s risk framework and governance. Reporting to the CFO, the role partners with site leaders to embed proactive risk culture across Queensland, NSW and Victoria.

The successful candidate will own the Enterprise Risk Management Framework, lead risk workshops, prepare board papers, support crisis exercises and oversee the Group's insurance program. Flexible working arrangements may apply.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in risk management, insurance, compliance and governance.
• Strong stakeholder engagement across multiple levels of the organisation.
• Ability to lead and facilitate risk workshops and training.

Responsibilities

• Own AKD’s Enterprise Risk Management Framework and provide support/training.
• Lead end-to-end risk workshops and document risk profiles.
• Draft Board papers and reports for Audit & Risk Committee timelines.
• Support Crisis Management Plan updates and crisis simulation exercises.
• Lead the Group’s insurance program and related governance.

Skills

Risk management

Insurance

Governance

Compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Tertiary qualification

Job description

AKD is a successful forestry products company, growing and manufacturing sustainable quality timber products. With operations across Queensland, NSW and Victoria we have 1,000 plus strong team members who are passionate about our business!

AKD is proud of our diverse culture that supports empowered individuals, embraces teamwork, and encourages a simple action orientated ‘can do - make it happen’ attitude.

We are offering an exciting opportunity for an astute, self-motivated person to join our team in the position of Group Risk & Compliance Manager. Reporting to the CFO and working closely with Site Managers, Group Functional Managers and Site Leadership teams, the role plays a key part in strengthening and advancing AKD’s Risk Management Framework. The role will support a proactive risk culture across the group, embed effective risk management practices and support growing risk awareness.

This position could be based at either our Colac or North Lakes Support Offices, and flexible working arrangements (including part time) will be considered for the right candidate.

The Group Risk & Compliance Manager will be responsible for:

• Ownership of AKD’s Enterprise Risk Management Frameworkincluding provision of support and training.
• Leading end-to-end risk workshops, including facilitation, documentation, and final risk profile preparation.
• Manage compilation of Audit & Risk Committee and draft Board papers within required timelines.
• Support crisis simulation exercises and updates to the Crisis Management Plan (CMP).
• Leadership of the Group’s insurance program.

In order to be considered for this role you will:

• Be a driven self starter, who is commercially astute
• Be suitably tertiary qualified
• Proven experience in risk management, insurance, compliance and governance.
• Relate well to, and engage with, a variety of stakeholders.
• Have experience in a processing or manufacturing environment (advantageous)
• Be able to communicate effectively across the entire organisation including facilitating and presenting.

This role is a great opportunity to have a positive impact on the performance of a large manufacturing operation, working closely with a variety of internal and external stakeholders with exposure to the Group Executive and Board.

Remuneration will be commensurate with experience and organisational fit. If you have commitment, energy and are motivated to make a difference,