We are looking for a Compliance Officer to join our support office team in Geelong and help ensure our products, suppliers and business operations meet all relevant compliance requirements.
This is a standalone role that will work closely with our Buying and Retail Support teams, helping protect the business while supporting continued growth.
About Kaisercraft:
Based in Geelong, we're a family‐owned business with over 100 retail stores and counting, located throughout Australia. Whilst we continue to grow, Kaisercraft have a strong focus on ensuring the Kaisercraft values are carried all the way from our Head office through to our Retail Stores. To be successful in this fun and hardworking environment, you will show Mutual Respect, Humility and Integrity and will have a growth mindset to continue to build our much‐loved brand.
Please note we do not offer hybrid working arrangements and the role will be required onsite in Geelong full time.
Key Responsibilities:
* Ensure that the wide range of products supplied by Kaisercraft are safe, of good quality and comply with all applicable mandatory and industry product standards.
* Work as part of our product development and design teams to ensure all product complies with destination market requirements.
* Establish and oversee product compliance/quality control policies for all own-branded ranges.
* Establish and oversee ethical sourcing policies for all own branded ranges; and ensure compliance of our suppliers and supply chains.
* Arrange and oversee product testing and assessment as required.
* Assist/Advise upon compliant packaging and labelling in‐line with relevant requirements.
* Review all samples and packaging during development to ensure compliance.
* Review final production product and packaging upon arrival to ensure compliance.
About you:
* Expertise in quality assurance and quality control processes, as well as ethical sourcing requirements and procedures.
* An excellent understanding of Australia's product safety regulatory framework, including the Australian Consumer Law and mandatory and industry product standards - a familiarity with art supplies and/or toys and infant products will be highly regarded.
* An understanding of US and EU product safety standards and consumer laws (familiarity with art supplies and/or toys and infant products preferred).
* Ability to apply above standards to new and existing products and to develop appropriate labelling and packaging accordingly.
* An understanding of manufacturing and product development, including product testing processes.
* Attention to detail and strong technical skills.
* Judgement and ability to assess risk and articulate reasons in support of decisions or approaches.
* Great communication skills and the ability to work across different teams within Kaisercraft and with our suppliers and industry bodies.
What We Offer:
* Work with a passionate and creative product team.
* Own the compliance space for all our retail products.
* Supportive and collaborative Head Office environment.
* Staff discounts across our product ranges.
Apply now
We're looking for someone who can hit the ground running. If that's you, apply with your resume and a short summary of your relevant experience.
#J-18808-Ljbffr