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We currently have an exciting opportunity to join our Quality team as a Compliance Advisor on a fixed-term full-time basis for 18 months.
About Us
We are a busy Western Australian Port that places the highest emphasis on our people, customers, and community in conducting our daily business. At Mid West Ports Authority, we recognise that our people are our most valuable resource, and we are committed to developing and supporting our workforce and fostering a work environment where our values of accountability, integrity, courage, caring and collaboration are key.
Mid West Ports Authority (MWPA) provides an essential service, connecting regional Australia to national and international markets as a specialist port catering to boutique and diverse operations. MWPA operates seven (7) commercial berths and critical marine and land assets which enables the facilitation of trade for the Mid West region, exporting a variety of products including iron ore, grains, mineral sands, non-mineral sands and mineral concentrates. The Port also imports fuel, fertiliser and break bulk cargo. The Port of Geraldton also encompasses the Geraldton Fishing Boat Harbour (FBH), home to Geraldton’s fishing industry. The FBH provides significant opportunities for further development of the Port and activation of a thriving commercial and leisure industry hub.
We are deeply committed to creating a workforce that is diverse, inclusive and reflective of the communities in which we operate in. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
About the Role
The Compliance Advisor is responsible for examining Mid West Ports Authority (MWPA) activities and processes through the development and implementation of assurance activities. These activities ensure compliance with MWPA’s legal and regularity responsibilities, and its established controlled process documents.
The Compliance Advisor works closely with internal stakeholders to ensure the timely close out of reported incidents, near misses, hazards, observations, and identified legal and regulatory compliance actions.
About You
Key Qualifications and experience (Selection Criteria items to be addressed in Covering Letter):
Essential:
- Experience working with a varied range of stakeholders.
- Experience in compliance administration and monitoring.
- A knowledge of compliance management.
- Experience in engaging and communication with a varied range of internal stakeholders.
- Attention to detail
Desirable
- Knowledge of, and experience in, undertaking compliance audits.
- The collection and analysis of data for inclusion into compliance reports.
- An understanding of the application of Compliance Principles.
- Experience interpreting State and Federal legislation and its application.
- Knowledge of, and experience in the application of Work Health and Safety principals regarding Incident, Near Miss, Hazard, and Observation Reporting.
- Administering compliance management systems.
- An understanding of ISO Certifications and their applications.
Benefits
- Flexible Working Arrangements (applicable roles)
- Health & Wellbeing Program
- 20 Annual Leave days per annum (pro rata)
- Professional Development and Training Opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.
This selection process will initially be used to fill the advertised vacancy. However, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. This option remains valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.
Living in the Mid West:
MWPA operations are located in sunny Geraldton, situated 400kms north of Perth, Western Australia, and is a coastal, community focused and family friendly town. We also have several key roles based in our Perth office.
Our reputation for sunny days, beautiful beaches, water sports and wildflowers should be enough to tempt anyone, but if you need more convincing check out this video for more information on why you should live and work Geraldton. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yeR-N1Kxpz8
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