Kickstart Your Compliance Career in Maritime!
Graduate Compliance Officer – Port Kembla Gateway
Port Kembla, NSW | Full-time | Maritime | Environmental | Compliance
Port Kembla Gateway is offering a rare and exciting opportunity for a recent graduate to join our team as a Graduate Compliance Officer. This hands-on role comes with direct mentoring from our General Manager and the chance to build your skills across environmental, WHS, and maritime compliance.
Whay join PKG:
• Work directly with the General Manager – Get rare, high-level mentorship and exposure from day one
• Meaningful work across diverse areas – Environmental, safety, maritime security, and more
• Immediate responsibility – Real projects, real impact, real growth
• Perfect for science/environment/maritime grads – Start your career in a vital Australian industry
• Great lifestyle location – Based in the Port Kembla region with on-the-ground experience
Your next Career:
• Maintaining our Environmental Management and Work Health & Safety (WHS) systems
• Supporting operational safety, maritime security, and regulatory compliance
• Coordinating with contractors, organising pre-shipment meetings, and supporting vessel operations
• Contributing to audits, risk assessments, and stakeholder meetings
• Helping ensure we meet all internal and external compliance obligations
What We’re Looking For:
• A recent graduate (bonus if your background is in science, environmental studies, or maritime)
• Excellent writing skills and a sharp eye for detail
• A positive, proactive attitude and a genuine willingness to learn
• Australian citizen (due to maritime security clearance requirements)
• Ideally based in or near Port Kembla (or willing to relocate/commute)
This isn’t just a job—it’s a career-defining opportunity with real-world impact. You’ll be learning, contributing, and growing every day in one of Australia’s key port operations.
Apply now and start your journey with Port Kembla Gateway!
Set sail toward a meaningful career in compliance and maritime operations.
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