Head of Environmental Compliance

1 day ago

Hobart, Australia Huon Aquaculture Full time

**Job no**: 493503
**Work type**: Full Time
**Location**: Hobart
**Categories**: Administration

Are you a seasoned compliance professional ready to take the lead in a dynamic, highly regulated industry? At Huon, we’re seeking an experienced and driven leader to head our Environmental Compliance team—a critical role ensuring we meet and exceed complex regulatory and certification standards.

This is your opportunity to shape the future of environmental compliance in aquaculture, working with a company that values integrity, accountability, and operational excellence.

**The Role**

Reporting to the General Manager Corporate Governance, you’ll lead a team of six compliance professionals and play a key role in ensuring Huon’s operations align with all environmental regulations, third-party certifications, and internal standards. You’ll work closely with regulators, internal teams, and industry bodies to maintain Huon’s reputation as a responsible and compliant operator. Your key responsibilities include:

- Leading and mentoring a high-performing team, fostering a culture of compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Ensuring full compliance with environmental regulations, licences, and third-party certification schemes.
- Managing internal audits, external audits, and regulatory reporting to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and transparency.
- Overseeing environmental approval processes for new and existing projects, ensuring alignment with legislative requirements.
- Providing strategic, commercially aware compliance advice to internal stakeholders.
- Representing Huon in regulatory and industry forums, advocating for practical and effective compliance outcomes.
- Identifying and implementing opportunities to strengthen compliance systems and embed best practices across the business.

**About You**

What You’ll Bring
- Tertiary qualifications in Environment, Science, Business, or a related field
- Proven experience in environmental compliance within aquaculture, agriculture, or another highly regulated sector.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a team in a compliance-focused environment.
- Strong understanding of environmental legislation, licensing, and certification schemes.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including with regulators and auditors.
- A pragmatic, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to interpret data and drive informed decisions.

**Why Join Huon?**

As part of the Huon family, you’ll enjoy:

- A purpose-driven role in a company committed to sustainability
- The opportunity to shape environmental practices in a leading aquaculture business
- A supportive, high-performing team environment
- Access to professional development, employee benefits, and wellbeing support

**Advertised**: 06 Jun 2025 Tasmania Standard Time
**Applications close**: 20 Jun 2025 Tasmania Standard Time

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