Tradewind Australia is looking for a proactive and highly organised Compliance Consultant to join our Social team.
You will sit at the centre of a high-volume recruitment operation, ensuring candidates are compliant, cleared, and ready to work quickly so placements happen without delays.
The role
Owning the candidate compliance and activation process from initial application through to ready-to-work status.
Working closely with recruiters, candidates, and internal teams, ensuring compliance never slows down, while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and candidate experience.
This is a high-volume, phone-first environment where organisation, urgency and communication all matter.
Why Tradewind
Clear career pathways into recruitment, senior compliance or leadership
Hybrid working + 4 weeks work from anywhere annually
High-performing, supportive team environment
Established national recruitment brand with strong market presence
Ongoing L&D;, mentoring and progression opportunities
8 weeks company-paid parental leave
Team events, incentives and recognition programs
Additional volunteering leave throughout the year
What we're looking for
We're looking for someone who enjoys pace, structure and accountability, bringing:
Experience in compliance, onboarding, recruitment or high-volume administration
Strong attention to detail without compromising speed
Confidence communicating over the phone and driving processes forward
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment




A proactive mindset with strong ownership and follow-through
Resilience and adaptability when priorities shift
Recruitment or agency exposure
Experience working to KPIs or SLAs
Familiarity with HR systems, compliance processes or CRM platforms
What You'll Be Doing
Compliance & Candidate Activation
Manage candidate compliance from application to activation
Conduct compliance checks including WWCC, references and documentation
Ensure all candidates meet regulatory and client requirements
Work to daily targets, deadlines and SLAs
Candidate Management
Keep candidates engaged and moving through the process quickly
Handle objections, delays and follow-ups proactively
Build robust relationships with candidates throughout onboarding
Maintain accurate CRM records and compliance documentation
Monitor expiry reports and proactively manage renewals
Support audits and ensure regulatory standards are maintained
About Tradewind Australia
Tradewind Australia is a specialist recruitment agency working across the education, social services and healthcare sectors.
Our team is passionate about connecting talented people with organisations that make a difference in the community.
We pride ourselves on building strong relationships, delivering excellent service and supporting our team to grow and succeed.
If you are organised, people-focused and ready to start a career in the recruitment space, we would love to hear from you.
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📌 Compliance Consultant (Melbourne)
🏢 Tradewind
📍 Melbourne