Compliance Specialist

Office Location: Melbourne, VIC

At Marinus Link, we value our people and their contributions to our shared success. We’re seeking a Compliance Specialist who thrives in a collaborative and high-performing environment. This is your opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant project by supporting the Governance & Compliance function and driving continuous improvement.

If you’re motivated by Marinus Link’s purpose to interconnect Australia’s renewable energy for future generations and thrive in our mission to deliver Marinus Link in a timely, efficient and sustainable way to ensure long term benefits to communities and consumers, we want to hear from you!

Your Role

As a Compliance Specialist, you’ll be the day-to-day contact within the Governance & Compliance team for Marinus Link’s compliance function. This is an opportunity to play a key role in strengthening Marinus Link’s compliance capability, collaborating with stakeholders across the organisation to embed a proactive compliance culture and strengthen compliance practices in support of the successful delivery of a nationally significant infrastructure project.

You’ll

• Support the implementation and ongoing improvement of MLPL’s compliance function, ensuring compliance practices are practical, effective and aligned to organisational needs.
• Administer MLPL’s compliance management system and tools, ensuring they support effective compliance risk management across the organisation.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to identify, assess and manage compliance obligations, providing guidance and support to strengthen compliance maturity.
• Develop and deliver compliance awareness initiatives, including training and communication activities that build organisational capability and promote a proactive compliance culture.
• Prepare compliance reporting and insights for key stakeholders, including the Executive Leadership Team and Audit and Risk Committee, supporting informed decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Support the identification of emerging risks, improvement opportunities and enhancements to compliance processes.

For a copy of the Position Description outlining the key responsibilities of this role, visit the link here: https://marinuslink.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Compliance-Specialist-PD.pdf

You’ll Need

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in governance, risk, compliance, law, business or a related discipline, or equivalent demonstrated experience in a GRC role.
• Demonstrated experience supporting the development and implementation of compliance frameworks, policies and processes.
• Understanding of governance and compliance best practice principles, including compliance management systems and supporting tools.
• Experience working in a highly regulated environment with the ability to interpret obligations and support effective compliance risk management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated experience preparing reports and materials for senior stakeholders.
• Strong influencing and relationship-building skills, with the ability to build trust, collaborate effectively and influence outcomes at all levels.
• To be a proactive professional who takes ownership, operates with autonomy and demonstrates strong organisational and time management skills.
• A continuous improvement mindset and the ability to identify opportunities to enhance processes and ways of working.
• A high level of computer literacy, including experience using compliance, risk or governance management systems and tools.

We Offer

At Marinus Link, We Are Building a Passionate And Talented Team Dedicated To Delivering Australia’s Renewable Energy Future. We Offer Our People

Flexible Working: Our offices are located in Melbourne, Hobart, Traralgon & Burnie. We appreciate the value flexible work brings to our business and our people, and we welcome discussions on what this looks like for you.

Health & Wellbeing Benefits: Our team’s health and wellbeing is a key priority. You’ll have access to a range of benefits including an in-house wellbeing specialist, discounted private health insurance, gym rebate, and our Employee Assistance Program.

Career Development: We are committed to investing in our people, providing regular learning and development opportunities tailored to help you grow and succeed in your role.

Next Step

Submit your application with an updated CV and a brief cover letter outlining your understanding of the project, your interest in the role and how it aligns with your knowledge and experience by 14 July 2026.

If you have further questions about the role before applying, please contact

Kim Richards at ***email_hidden***

At Marinus Link, we are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity, inclusion, and belonging thrive. We value the unique perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences each team member brings, knowing that our differences fuel innovation and strengthen our ability to deliver Australia’s renewable energy future. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and communities.

Reasonable Adjustments

If you require any adjustments or alternative communication methods at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.

MARINUS LINK: A CRITICAL PART OF AUSTRALIA’S NEW ENERGY FUTURE

Marinus Link is a proposed electricity and telecommunications interconnector between Tasmania and Victoria. It is recognised as an actionable transmission project of national significance. Currently in the Manufacturing, Construction, Commissioning phase, Marinus Link will support our nation’s emission reduction targets and generate thousands of jobs at peak construction.

Our purpose is clear: t o interconnect Australia’s renewable energy for future generations.