Maritime Compliance Manager

Summary

Navigating the maritime regulatory landscape across Oceania requires in-depth local knowledge and the ability to harmonize overarching regulations with operational realities. We seek an experienced Maritime Compliance Manager who will cultivate collaborative relationships with regulatory authorities throughout Oceania, covering Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Island nations.

Serving as the crucial liaison between our operations and these governing bodies, you will ensure meticulous adherence to relevant maritime regulations, with a keen focus on local laws and practices. Join our team and help steer our continued maritime success across this complex regulatory environment. We Offer

The Maritime Compliance Manager sits within the Asia Pacific Operations team and ensures adherence to maritime regulations across the dynamic Oceania region. This role offers an exciting blend of challenges and growth prospects, including:

• The opportunity to lead maritime compliance efforts in Oceania
• Exposure to diverse maritime regulations at global, regional, and local levels
• Facilitating seamless trade operations across Oceania
• Establishing an extensive network with maritime authorities in Oceania

Key Responsibilities

• Stay updated with evolving international, domestic, and regional maritime regulations, with a focus on understanding local laws and practices impacting operations in Oceania.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with maritime regulatory authorities across Oceania.
• Serve as the company's primary point of contact for compliance-related matters in the Oceania region.
• Conduct competitive analysis and industry research to identify trends and best practices, maintaining a competitive position while upholding the highest compliance standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure operational compliance, analysing procedures, providing guidance, and implementing necessary changes.
• Identify and mitigate potential non-compliance risks by implementing proactive strategies.
• Oversee resolution of local compliance issues, enabling minimal disruption to trade while ensuring regulatory adherence.
• Prepare and submit accurate, timely, and comprehensive compliance reports, documentation, and filings as required by relevant authorities.
• Serve as a standing member of the internal Area Risk and Compliance Committee (ARCC), collating relevant Maritime information for the ARCC pack.

Who we are looking for

• Comprehensive knowledge of maritime regulations at international, regional, and local levels in Oceania, coupled with the ability to interpret and apply complex requirements effectively.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills to collaborate with authorities, cross-functional teams, and represent the company.
• Strong analytical capabilities to identify industry trends, address compliance risks, and propose practical solutions.
• Meticulous attention to detail in ensuring adherence, preparing accurate documentation, and staying updated on regulatory changes.
• Strategic thinking to align operations with regulatory requirements while maintaining competitiveness and upholding standards.
• Adaptability and project management skills to respond proactively to evolving regulations and implement compliance strategies.
• Proven experience in maritime operations, understanding best practices, procedures, inspections, audits, and implementing corrective actions.
• Willingness to travel across Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Island nations, to liaise with authorities and port officials.
• Strong self-motivation and ability to work independently while collaborating across global teams.

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake reference checks as well as pre-employment screening, including a National Police Check. Where applicable, background checks including Employment History and Education History (including Qualifications) may be required.

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