About Big River Group
Big River Group is a publicly listed Australian company with more than 120 years of experience in timber, building materials and prefabricated construction solutions. With manufacturing and distribution sites across Australia and New Zealand, we are recognised for our commitment to quality, innovation and exceptional customer service across commercial, civil and residential markets.
The Opportunity
This national role leads and strengthens Big River Group’s regulated sustainable sourcing programs across Illegal Logging compliance, FSC/PEFC Chain of Custody certification and Modern Slavery due diligence.
Working within the Import Supply Chain function, you will drive audit readiness, supplier governance and scalable compliance systems across multiple sites. This is a hands-on role with genuine authority to escalate risk and influence purchasing decisions where required.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage Illegal Logging due diligence processes for regulated imports
- Lead and expand FSC/PEFC Chain of Custody certification nationally
- Co-ordinate annual Modern Slavery supplier risk assessments and action plans
- Maintain audit readiness and structured compliance reporting
- Develop practical tools and systems to improve efficiency and reduce duplication
- Engage suppliers and internal stakeholders to strengthen governance frameworks
About You
You will bring:
- Experience in compliance, governance, sustainability, procurement or supply chain
- Strong written communication and reporting capability
- Confidence engaging with suppliers and operational teams
- High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
- The ability to manage competing priorities independently
Experience within timber, building products, import supply chains or FSC/PEFC certification will be highly regarded.
What We Offer
- National role with meaningful impact across the business
- Opportunity to strengthen and scale sustainable sourcing governance
- Exposure to cross-functional and executive stakeholders
- Travel opportunities aligned to certification and training rollout
Interested?
If you are motivated by ethical sourcing, regulatory integrity and building scalable governance systems, we encourage you to apply. Submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the role.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At Big River Group we value equality, inclusion and diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace free of discrimination. All aspects of recruitment and employment are based on competence, performance, merit and business needs.
