Logistics Assurance and Risk Specialist

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We believe life's about possibilities. And so is the future. That's why we need you.

We're working at the heart of Queensland's energy transformation. Now more than ever, we need people who want to help us deliver a world-class energy future and ensure we continue to navigate through this once in a generation energy challenge. Join us and make it happen.

As the Logistics Assurance & Risk Specialist,you'll help us connect more than five million Queenslanders and 241,000 businesses to a world-class energy future. Your work with us is about every light turned on, every community connected,and every future made possible.

• Competitive Salary starting from $158,779 + 14.75% super (9-day fortnight)
• Be the CI catalyst by leading assurance programs and regular operational reviews to uncover process gaps, reduce risks, and promote ongoing enhancements in logistics and fleet performance.
• Be the compliance champion by ensuring strict adherence to Heavy Vehicle National Law (Queensland) and other regulatory standards, safeguarding the organisation from legal and operational risks.

We believe every employee deserves the opportunity to enjoy a work-life balance that enhances their overall wellbeing and performance through inclusive and supportive benefits.

• Flexible & hybrid working options
• Leave offerings (including 14 weeks paid parental leave – at full or half pay, plus additional leave purchasing)
• Free secure parking

The Logistics Assurance & Risk Specialist leads the rollout and standardisation of risk management across logistics and fleet operations. They work closely with leaders, teams, and experts to tackle system issues, resource use, and process gaps. By keeping risk registers updated and providing clear insights, they help guide decisions and drive ongoing improvements, boosting efficiency, data management, and service quality.

• Set up and standardise risk management for logistics and fleet to handle issues quickly.
• Work with teams to identify risks and suggest fixes.
• Lead checks to ensure risk practices are followed and find ways to improve.
• Help leaders manage risks like data, capacity, and system problems.
• Be the main contact for risk management and keep leaders informed.
• Keep risk lists updated with any issues.
• Collaborate with IT, Finance, and Procurement on risk in system upgrades.
• Guide improvements to reduce risks around systems and data.
• Regularly review operations for risks affecting service or costs and report to leaders.
• Work with safety teams to align safety changes with operations.
• Ensure compliance with Heavy Vehicle National Law (Queensland) and risk standards.

Located in Narangba, this role reports to the Team Leader Operational Performance and Systems as part of the Warehousing and Logistics Group.

Strong knowledge of risk management in logistics, fleet operations, and business continuity. Experienced in operational risk assessments and maintaining risk registers. Skilled in leading assurance programs.

Able to work well with technical experts and stakeholders to manage risks. Good communication skills to explain complex risks and advise leadership. Familiar with safety, environmental, and compliance rules, including handling dangerous goods and biosecurity. Understands change management and how to include risk management in improvements and strategies.

Analytical thinker who spots process gaps and develops risk mitigation plans. Experienced with compliance frameworks and designing assurance programs.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics or a related field or a lesser qualification coupled with equivalent experience in Supply Chain Management

To kick start your career at Powerlink, apply by clicking the button above, attaching your resume and cover letter on our careers page before midnight on Friday 1st Aug 2025. Please be aware our recruitment team will commence the review process during this period.

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