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 & 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.