Senior Compliance SpecialistFlexible

• Opportunity to influence and support some of Australia’s most iconic retail, industrial and health businesses
• Flexible, supportive work environment and work from home options
• Full-time permanent role based in Melbourne or Perth
• Attractive base salary + super + incentives + team member benefits

About the team

At Wesfarmers, our Group Risk team is responsible for developing risk and compliance management frameworks which are operationalised across all our businesses. The team also fosters collaboration and coordination to ensure we remain aligned with best practice and drive continuous improvement.

What you’ll be doing

Reporting to our Group General Manager – Risk and Compliance, this newly created role will: 

• Support the execution and ongoing enhancement of our compliance framework across the Wesfarmers Group
• Assist in the preparation of strategic briefings and updates for our Board and executive leaders 
• Conduct research to stay ahead of regulatory changes, industry trends and compliance best practices
• Work closely with key stakeholders within our businesses to provide practical guidance and support on compliance matters
• Collaborate with in-house legal team to review compliance failures and recommend targeted remediation actions
• Provide compliance support to Wesfarmers OneDigital, helping to embed risk-aware decision making
• Develop and implement data-driven dashboards and reporting to provide meaningful and actionable insights to senior leaders

What you’ll need

• At least 8 years’ compliance management experience within a large, complex organisation
• Deep understanding of the Australian regulatory landscape
• Ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into actionable business processes and controls
• Experience in data analysis and reporting as it relates to compliance metrics and controls
• A naturally inquisitive and analytical mind, and strong ability to problem solve
• Well-developed communication and presentation skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, including an ability to positively influence key stakeholders
• Ability to work effectively in a matrix environment with a mindset to ‘find a way’
• Ability to multi-task, prioritise and meet agreed deadlines
• Tertiary qualifications in a business related discipline

Nice to have’s

• Previous experience using or implementing GRC systems
• Experience in identifying and predicting emerging risks using data analytics

About Wesfarmers

As one of Australia’s largest listed companies, we’re proud of our longstanding contribution to Australians. We continually reinvent ourselves and invest in the businesses we own and operate, including leading retailers like Bunnings, Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Priceline. We also have an online offering, including OnePass and the Group shared data asset. Our work doesn’t stop there, we operate in the industrials sector which supplies the nation with chemicals, energy and fertilisers, and industrial and safety products. And we participate in an integrated lithium joint venture, including the operation of a mine and concentrator and the development of a refinery.

Join the team at Corporate Office which provides support and advice across the Wesfarmers Group

The Corporate Office provides corporate services and support to the autonomous businesses within the Wesfarmers Group, enabling the achievement of Group objectives. It leads capital allocation and portfolio management for the Group and focuses on leveraging and enhancing the Group’s reputation to support attraction and retention of talent, securing investment opportunities and maintaining a low-cost capital. To do this, we need great people, working together and role modelling our values and ways of working.

Our culture

We’re results focused, but we’re a business that cares. Here we are less about titles and more about everyone playing a valuable role. We provide autonomy and space with freedom to operate, quickly learning from mistakes because we know they are part of the way forward. We’re curious, open minded, and collaborative. And although we’re thought leaders, we’re humble, and willing to share knowledge and learn from one another.

We know that diversity fosters greater innovation and better customer connection, so we strive to create an inclusive and diverse work environment.

Next steps

If this sounds like your next career move, then combine your cover letter and resume into one document and click on the ‘Apply’ button by Friday, 9 May 2025. Please note that we may commence interviewing of candidates prior to this closing date.

For brief enquiries please contact Human Resources on (08) 9327 4223.

We’re hiring the best and the brightest talent. Let’s start to explore the possibilities of achieving great things together.

For more information, visit our website at www.wesfarmers.com.au