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Powering Australian Life.
At AGL, we believe energy makes life better. That’s why we’re passionate about powering the way Australians live, work and move.
Like you, we believe that the world is going through extraordinary challenges. We don’t shy away from the tough questions and we consider the answers carefully. We work in partnership with our customers and communities, and take action to shape a better future for all.
As life changes, we join the change, constantly evolving over 185 years. Today we bring all that know-how to transform how Australians produce, share and consume energy. We’re investing in new ideas, partnerships and infrastructure – renewing and expanding our portfolio of sources and products to help make them more sustainable, reliable, affordable and useful.
We’ll continue to innovate in energy and other essential services to enhance the way Australians live, and to help preserve the world around us for future generations.
About the Role
The Manager Modern Slavery Risk is a key role within AGL’s Group Risk Compliance and Insurance team (GRCI). GRCI is responsible for the delivery of a leading enterprise risk, compliance and insurance function that delivers superior results in the dynamic landscape of the Australian energy industry. Through a disciplined and rigorous approach, GRCI supports the broader business to adopt best practice approaches to governance, risk management and compliance.
Reporting to the Senior Manager Group Compliance, Governance & Privacy Officer, the Manager Modern Slavery Risk will play a key role in supporting AGL’s business functions to identify, assess, manage and report on modern slavery related risks present in their operations and supply chains. As part of AGL’s broader commitment to protecting and upholding the human rights of its employees and stakeholders, effective management of the risk of modern slavery is critical to AGL maintaining its social license and delivering on the commitments set out within its Human Rights Policy.
This role will work with business stakeholders across the enterprise to understand and assess AGL’s exposure to modern slavery risk, and to design and implement best practice solutions to ensure this risk is managed effectively. The Manager Modern Slavery Risk will also design and deliver various training and awareness campaigns to ensure stakeholders are aware of AGL’s obligations, and draft AGL’s annual Modern Slavery Statement for Board approval.
On a day-to-day basis, the Manager Modern Slavery Risk will also advise business stakeholders on new projects and contracts, to ensure that modern slavery risk consideration is embedded within these activities.
What you’ll be doing:
- Develop and deliver AGL’s modern slavery program (Program) to ensure AGL maintains a continuous improvement approach to the identification, assessment and management of Modern Slavery risks within its operations and supply chain
- Review, improve and embed AGL’s Modern Slavery Framework and Charter
- Consult with business stakeholders to determine modern slavery initiatives that will form part of the annual Program, having regard to the requirements of the Act and the guidance set out in the Commonwealth Modern Slavery Act 2018 – Guidance for Reporting Entities and leading practice
- Provide appropriate oversight over the modern slavery Program, and provide support to the business on the various initiatives that form part of the Program.
- Provide support to business stakeholders on the identification of new and emerging risks of modern slavery in AGL’s operations and supply chain
- Provide the business with practical and pragmatic advice to improve the maturity of Modern Slavery risk management practices
- Undertake work with AGL’s Sustainability team to manage AGL’s ongoing commitment to the ten principles of the United Nations Global Compact, covering the areas of human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption
- Prepare periodic reporting on AGL’s progress on its modern slavery program.
- Co-chair monthly cross-enterprise Modern Slavery Working Group meetings.
- Manage and assess key modern slavery compliance indicators put in place to monitor the effectiveness of AGL’s modern slavery risk management practices
- Build strong working relationships with external stakeholders who are actively engaged with human rights and modern slavery related matters (e.g. United Nations Global Compact Network Australia) and where necessary, represent AGL at external human rights related events
- Support business areas in their assessment of the Modern Slavery risk implications of new vendors, new contracts and new business and liaise with AGL’s procurement and legal teams to develop fit for purpose solutions.
- Draft AGL’s annual Modern Slavery Statement in accordance with the requirements of the Act, and manage internal processes for the Statement to be approved by the Board
- Design and deliver awareness and educational opportunities to the business and its stakeholders to support compliance with AGL’s Human Rights Policy and Modern Slavery requirements, and to ensure the business understands where and how it can continually improve the management of its human rights related risks.
About You
Ideally you will have a sound understanding of human rights standards including the UN Guiding Principles on Business & Human Rights (and the international human rights instruments referenced in them) and relevant policies and legislation, in particular the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth).
You will also bring with you a sound understanding of Compliance Management and Risk Management frameworks/practices from working in other large companies (knowledge of ISO 37301 and ISO 31000 required).
What you’ll bring to the table:
- Excellent presentation, communication (verbal and written) and negotiation skills with the ability to synthesise, explain and present information in a clear and concise manner
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong focus on delivery and ability to drive positive outcomes
- An ability to use influencing skills to bring about change within and across AGL’s businesses
- A demonstrated willingness and ability to take ownership and accountability of decisions and advice
- Flexibility and ability to handle a variety of tasks, adjust quickly to priorities and meet changing business needs
- Experience working for or directly engaging with companies on human rights related issues
- Proven experience as a human rights manager and strong knowledge of compliance and risk management
- Broad business knowledge and demonstrated ability to understand and communicate the balance between risk reduction and commercial outcomes
- Demonstrated experience working with stakeholders at all levels of the business
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent degree) with degree preferred in law, political science or international relations
Inclusion at AGL
At AGL, all employees are encouraged to be themselves and to bring their whole selves to work every day. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people living with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse people and people of the LGBTQ+ community, including transgender, gender diverse, and intersex people.
AGL has a commitment to maintain a diverse workforce, and welcomes the opportunity for applicants to share their lived experiences. We also recognise that some applicants may not wish to disclose, and we respect their decision. To learn more about reasonable adjustments that can be offered throughout the recruitment process, please visit:
http://www.agl.com.au/content/dam/digital/agl/documents/about-agl/who-we-are/our-commitments/230417-reasonable-adjustments-guidelines.pdf
AGL is a
Circle Back Initiative employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.
Job Family Group:
Quality Assurance - Group
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