Introduction About Port Waratah: Port Waratah Coal Services is a world-leading logistics and material handling facility, driving economic growth in Newcastle and the Hunter region for over 45 years. We specialise in receiving, stockpiling, blending, and loading coal for export. At Port Waratah, we believe in our obligation to operate responsibly and sustainably, and we encourage a culture of shared responsibility and accountability through all levels of our business. We build strong relationships and work cooperatively with our people, customers and our community to continuously improve our performance and contribute to a smart, sustainable and vibrant Newcastle. We seek individuals who bring diverse perspectives, a continuous improvement mindset, and align with our core values: caring, excellence, integrity, and progress. Description About the role: Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this newly created role plays a key part in strengthening Port Waratah’s governance, risk and compliance practices. Partnering with key stakeholders across the business, you will help ensure risks are well understood, managed and embedded into day‑to‑day decision‑making. You will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing the risk management framework, business risk register and governance documentation, as well as supporting the organisation to respond to regulatory change. This is a permanent part‑time role (0.5 FTE), offering flexibility to work across 2–4 days per week, with time based on‑site to effectively support business partnering. Key responsibilities include: Maintain and continuously improve Port Waratah’s risk management framework Lead updates to the business risk register in consultation with leaders and teams Ensure risk management policies and procedures remain contemporary and fit for purpose Monitor regulatory changes and maintain governance documentation Develop and deliver training and guidance to build organisational capability in risk management Support governance, risk and compliance initiatives aligned with business requirements. Skills And Experiences Skills and Experience: Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field (e.g. business, governance, legal studies) or equivalent experience Demonstrated experience applying and maintaining organisational risk and governance frameworks Experience supporting changes to governance, regulation or risk management practices Sound understanding of risk mitigation, regulatory compliance and governance processes Effective stakeholder engagement skills and build effective working relationships at all levels Benefits: Competitive remuneration, including 18.5% Superannuation and bonus programme Work to Live culture, including generous leave entitlements Health and Wellbeing benefits; gym membership/ on-site gyms, exercise physiologists, personal health assessments, Employee Assistance Program. For initial inquiries or assistance with your application, please call Adrian Button or Jess O’Neill from Beilby Downing Teal on (02) 4044 0400. Applications Close: 3 March 2026 We take a wide lens to our definition of diversity and encourage applications from those with diversity dimensions across gender, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disabilities, ethnicity, religious beliefs, cultural background, and identity including identifying as from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, socio-economic background etc.
