AKD is a successful forestry products company, growing and manufacturing sustainable quality timber products. With operations across Queensland, NSW and Victoria we have 1,000 plus strong team members who are passionate about our business!

AKD is proud of our diverse culture that supports empowered individuals, embraces teamwork, and encourages a straightforward action orientated ‘can do - make it happen’ attitude.

We are offering an exciting opportunity for an astute, self-motivated person to join our team in the position of Group Risk & Compliance Manager. Reporting to the CFO and working closely with Site Managers, Group Functional Managers and Site Leadership teams, the role plays a key part in strengthening and advancing AKD’s Risk Management Framework. The role will support a proactive risk culture across the group, embed effective risk management practices and support growing risk awareness.

This position could be based at either our Colac or North Lakes Support Offices, and versatile working arrangements (including part time) will be considered for the right candidate.

The Group Risk & Compliance Manager will be responsible for:
Ownership of AKD’s Enterprise Risk Management Framework including provision of support and training.
Leading end-to-end risk workshops,



including facilitation, documentation, and final risk profile preparation.
Manage compilation of Audit & Risk Committee and draft Board papers within required timelines.
Support crisis simulation exercises and updates to the Crisis Management Plan (CMP).
Leadership of the Group’s insurance program.

In order to be considered for this role you will:
Be a driven self starter, who is commercially astute
Be suitably tertiary qualified
Proven experience in risk management, insurance, compliance and governance.
Relate well to, and engage with, a variety of stakeholders.
Have experience in a processing or manufacturing environment (advantageous)
Be able to communicate effectively across the entire organisation including facilitating and presenting.

This role is a excellent opportunity to have a positive impact on the performance of a large manufacturing operation, working closely with a variety of internal and external stakeholders with exposure to the Group Executive and Board.

Remuneration will be commensurate with experience and organisational fit. If you have commitment, energy and are motivated to make a difference, please apply.

📌 Risk & Compliance Manager North Lakes (Australia)
🏢 AKD Softwoods
📍 Australia