Posted: 18/09/2026 Closing Date: 13/10/2026 Job Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Port Melbourne, VIC Job Category: Compliance Company Description

Strait Link has a proud history of being a vital link between Victoria and Tasmania, providing daily sea freight services between Port of Melbourne in Victoria and the Port Burnie in Tasmania. We contribute to the Australian economy by being a key part of the supply chain between Tasmania and the Australian mainland, connecting local Australian customers to markets across the world.

About the Role

Reporting to the National Compliance Manager, the Compliance Coordinator plays a key role in supporting compliance assurance across Strait Link operations. Working closely with site leaders and operational teams, you will assist with audits, inspections, training, investigations and documentation management to ensure compliance with legislative, regulatory, customer and company requirements.

You will help maintain compliance across transport, warehousing, dangerous goods, food safety, quality, security and Chain of Responsibility (CoR) obligations, while supporting a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

- Support the development, review and maintenance of compliance, quality and operational documentation.
- Conduct internal audits, inspections and compliance verification activities across operational sites.
- Maintain compliance records, registers and reporting requirements.
- Assist operational teams in preparing for customer, regulatory and certification audits.
- Support compliance investigations,



incident reviews and corrective action processes.
- Coordinate compliance training, refresher programs and awareness initiatives.
- Monitor and follow up compliance actions to ensure timely completion.
- Build strong working relationships with site management and operational teams to support compliance outcomes.

Desired Skills and Experience

About You

You are highly organised, detail-oriented and passionate about maintaining high standards of compliance and quality. You enjoy working with people across different functions and are confident balancing administrative responsibilities with operational engagement.

Essential

- Experience in a compliance, quality, safety, administration or operational support role.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders across the business.

Desirable

- Knowledge of Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) and Chain of Responsibility principles.
- Exposure to Dangerous Goods, HACCP, food safety or quality management systems.
- Experience within transport, logistics,



warehousing, shipping or supply chain environments.
- Internal auditing or compliance monitoring experience.

We appreciate the time and effort taken to apply for this opportunity. Due to the volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Why Strait Link?

- Join a critical Australian freight and logistics business connecting Tasmania and the mainland.
- Develop your compliance and auditing skills across a diverse operational setting.
- Work alongside experienced compliance and operational leaders.
- Contribute to safety, quality and regulatory excellence across the business.
- Be part of a supportive and collaborative team focused on continuous improvement.

Company Values

Our values Care, Trust, Connected are the foundation of everything we do here at Strait Link. They underpin how we go about performing our roles and activities every day when we are at work and representing the Strait Link business.

An inclusive workplace, works for everyone:

We celebrate difference. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that gives everyone the chance to contribute to a bigger and brighter future with us. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and invite applicants of all ages, cultural backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, people living with disabilities, neurodiverse individuals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to apply.

Strait

Link acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as First Peoples of Australia.

📌 Compliance Coordinator (Port Melbourne)
🏢 Strait Link Shipping
📍 Port Melbourne