Thomas Canniffe
About Thomas Canniffe
Thomas Canniffe serves as the Compliance Officer for Glencore in the Australia Pacific region, providing legal and compliance advice across numerous assets. He has a diverse background in law, having worked in various roles including solicitor and law clerk, and holds multiple degrees from Griffith University.
Current Role at Glencore
Thomas Canniffe serves as the Compliance Officer for the Australia Pacific region at Glencore since 2020. In this role, he provides strategic legal and compliance advice to stakeholders across more than 45 assets and marketing offices. He drives compliance performance through tailored training and awareness programs aimed at over 16,000 employees and contractors. Additionally, he leads due diligence investigations in accordance with local Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing legislation.
Previous Experience in Legal Roles
Prior to his current position, Thomas Canniffe held various legal roles. He worked as a Solicitor at HWL Ebsworth Lawyers from 2018 to 2020, focusing on Planning, Environment, and Government. Before that, he was a Law Clerk at the same firm from 2017 to 2018. His earlier experience includes working as a Paralegal at Colin Biggers & Paisley and as a Coordinator at Caxton Legal Centre, where he managed the Evening Legal Advice Clinic.
Educational Background
Thomas Canniffe studied at Griffith University, where he earned a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Government and International Relations from 2013 to 2017. He also completed a Graduate Certificate in Urban and Environmental Planning in 2019. His legal education was further supplemented by a year at the College of Law from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, he obtained a Certificate III in Business Administration (Legal) from TAFE Queensland East Coast in 2012.
Leadership and Community Involvement
Throughout his career, Thomas Canniffe has demonstrated leadership and community involvement. He served as a Member of the Inclusion and Diversity Committee at Colin Biggers & Paisley in 2017. He has also contributed to the legal community as a Front Desk Volunteer at Caxton Legal Centre and as a Student Recruitment Ambassador at Griffith University. His roles in these capacities reflect his commitment to supporting legal education and community engagement.
Compliance and Stakeholder Management
In his role at Glencore, Thomas Canniffe fosters collaborative partnerships with key stakeholders and supports compliance coordinators and personnel. He manages a team that includes ten indirect reports and one direct report. His focus on compliance and stakeholder management is integral to ensuring adherence to legal standards and promoting a culture of compliance within the organization.