Risk & Compliance Officer

AGL Energy; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Energy discounts

Reward & recognition program

Parental leave (20 weeks)

Recharge leave

Diversity & inclusion initiatives

Novated leasing & EV subscriptions

Study assistance & share plan

Job summary

AGL Energy invites applications for a Risk & Compliance Officer role, based at Bayswater Power Station. You will support governance, compliance and risk management frameworks to ensure safe, compliant operations across AGL Macquarie.

Working with the Compliance, Assurance & Risk team and stakeholders, you will drive a strong risk culture and support critical assurance, audit and regulatory programs.

Qualifications

• Experience in risk, compliance, governance, assurance or audit.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to build relationships and work across stakeholders.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in a complex operational environment is highly regarded.
• Qualifications in risk, compliance, business, auditing or a related discipline will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support risk, compliance, audit and assurance programs.
• Maintain risk and compliance registers and track actions through to completion.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and assist with regulatory reporting.
• Partner with stakeholders to identify and manage emerging risks.
• Contribute to a strong risk and compliance culture through governance and improvement initiatives.

Skills

Risk management

Compliance

Audit

Governance

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in risk/compliance/business/audit

Job description

Join the change. Electrify your future!

We've been proudly Aussie since 1837, always finding new ways to innovate in energy and essential services. Now, we're moving towards a sustainable future through electrification and investing in renewable energy—and we’d like you to join us. Whether you're on-site, in the office, or somewhere in between, you'll find opportunities to grow your career here. You'll work with a team that's passionate about powering Australian lives, in a culture that values inclusivity, respect, and learning. Help us create a cleaner energy future, and we’ll back you every step of the way as you build your career.

Join the change. Electrify your future.

About the role

At AGL, we're transforming the way Australians generate, store and use energy. As a Risk & Compliance Officer based at Bayswater Power Station, you'll play a key role in supporting the governance, compliance and risk management frameworks that help our operations run safely, effectively and in line with regulatory obligations.

Working closely with the Compliance, Assurance & Risk team and operational stakeholders, you'll help drive a strong risk and compliance culture while supporting critical assurance, audit and regulatory programs across AGL Macquarie.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support risk, compliance, audit and assurance programs.
• Maintain risk and compliance registers and track actions through to completion.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and assist with regulatory reporting.
• Partner with stakeholders to identify and manage emerging risks.
• Contribute to a strong risk and compliance culture through ongoing governance and improvement initiatives.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in risk, compliance, governance, assurance or audit.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to build relationships and work effectively across a range of stakeholders.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in a complex operational environment is highly regarded.
• Qualifications in risk, compliance, business, auditing or a related discipline will be advantageous.

At AGL, we offer a wide range of benefits including:

• Flexible working options.
• Discounts on energy, and solar plans.
• Participate in Energise - our reward & recognition program.
• Access 20 weeks of paid parental leave for the primary carer.
• Access to an additional week of recharge leave per year.
• Play an active role in our diversity & inclusion initiatives.
• Novated leasing and Electric Vehicle subscriptions.
• Access to study assistance, AGL's share purchase plan and insurance deals.

*Benefits may change over time and vary based on role type and location.

Inclusion at AGL

At AGL, we value diversity and welcome applicants from various backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disabilities, culturally diverse individuals, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. AGL is dedicated to maintaining a diverse workforce and encourages applicants to share their lived experiences.

We offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and respect the privacy of those who choose not to disclose. To learn more visit: www.agl.com.au/careers

AGL is proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women.

Inclusion at AGL

At AGL, we value diversity and welcome applicants from various backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disabilities, culturally diverse individuals, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. AGL is dedicated to maintaining a diverse workforce and encourages applicants to share their lived experiences.

We offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and respect the privacy of those who choose not to disclose. To learn more visit: www.agl.com.au/careers

AGL is proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women.

At AGL, we use some AI-enabled tools to support recruitment administration. All hiring decisions are made by hiring leaders and Talent Solutions professionals, with human oversight throughout.

Our pre-employment screening process includes a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and a medical assessment if necessary.

The information provided as part of your application to AGL will be managed in accordance with the AGL Privacy Policy.

AGL does not accept agency submissions unless approval has been granted by a member of the Talent Solutions team. Candidates submitted by an agency without approval will not be considered by AGL.

Location

Muswellbrook NSW 2333

Job Family Group

Quality Assurance - Group