Compliance Manager - Renewable Energy Sector (Northern …, Gold Coast

Compliance Manager
- Renewable Energy Sector (Northern Rivers) Add expected salary to your profile for insights Lead Compliance & Risk in One of Australia's Fastest-Growing Home Electrification Companies Smart Energy has grown to become one of Australia's leading home electrification and renewable energy retailers, helping Aussie homeowners transition to smarter, cleaner, and more sustainable energy solutions. Our mission is easy
- to lead Australia toward net zero by making renewable energy more accessible, supported, and seamless for everyday Australians. As we continue to scale nationally, we're looking for a strategic and commercially minded Compliance Manager to strengthen our compliance framework, support operational excellence, and help drive sustainable growth across the business. The Opportunity This is a high-impact leadership role where you'll sit at the centre of operations, sales, technical teams, and executive leadership — ensuring Smart Energy remains compliant, scalable, and future-focused. You'll take ownership of regulatory compliance, risk management, policy development, WHS oversight, and governance across multiple business functions. If you're someone who enjoys building frameworks, solving complex operational challenges, influencing stakeholders, and driving accountability — this role offers the opportunity to make a genuine impact in a fast-moving industry. Why You'll Love This Role High-impact leadership role with national business exposure Purpose-driven industry helping Australia transition to renewable energy Hybrid working arrangement (3 days onsite in Byron Bay HQ) Fast-growing business with strong progression opportunities Dynamic, collaborative, and high-performing culture Ongoing support, development, and training Friday drinks, team events & epic annual Mid Winter and Christmas parties About the Role Reporting across multiple business functions, the Compliance Manager will oversee the identification, management, and mitigation of operational, regulatory, and compliance risks across Smart Energy's national operations. You'll ensure our internal processes, contractor management, sales practices, and operational frameworks align with relevant Australian laws, SAA standards, WHS requirements, and state rebate program obligations. This role is ideal for someone who can balance strategic thinking with hands-on operational execution. What You'll Be Doing Policy & Regulatory Compliance Develop, implement, and maintain company compliance policies and frameworks. Ensure alignment with Australian laws, CEC guidelines, rebate programs, WHS, finance, licensing, and privacy requirements. Monitor regulatory updates and implement changes across the business. Provide practical compliance guidance to leadership and operational teams. Identify, document, and manage operational and regulatory risks. Oversee contractor and installer compliance, licensing, and accreditation requirements. Conduct audits, investigations, incident reporting, and risk assessments. Ensure insurance policies remain current and compliant. Communicate key risks and compliance matters to executive leadership. Training & Governance Deliver compliance training and regulatory updates across departments. Partner with Sales, Operations, Technical, and Leadership teams to embed compliance into day-to-day operations. Liaise with legal counsel and external advisors where required. Support ongoing process improvement and governance initiatives. Review sales and marketing material to ensure regulatory compliance and ethical conduct. Ensure customer agreements and disclosures remain transparent and compliant. Assist with complaint management relating to sales conduct and customer outcomes. Qualifications You're a proactive and commercially aware compliance professional who understands how to balance governance with operational efficiency. You'll ideally bring: Experience in a Compliance, Risk, Governance, or Regulatory role. Strong understanding of Australian regulatory environments and compliance frameworks. Experience working across operational and cross-functional business environments. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Strong problem-solving and policy implementation capability. Ability to work autonomously while influencing multiple departments. Bonus points if you have experience within: Construction or electrical industries. Finance, consumer law, or regulated environments. Hybrid Work Requirements This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days onsite each week at our vibrant Byron Bay HQ (industrial estate), with 2 days remote. Ready to Make an Impact? If you're looking for a role where you can genuinely shape business operations, influence leadership, and help drive compliance excellence within one of Australia's fastest-growing renewable energy companies — we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and help power Australia's transition to Smart Energy. #J-*****-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qd3ea