_{29th August, 2025}

Lead Risk & Compliance Function | Highly Regulated Hospitality & Gaming Environment
  
About the Organisation
This is a leading community-focused group operating in the hospitality and leisure sector, with multiple venues across Sydney. Known for delivering high-quality experiences and a strong commitment to safety, compliance, and community values, the organisation is undergoing an exciting phase of growth and transformation. They are now seeking a Risk and Compliance Manager to play a pivotal role in strengthening governance, compliance, and risk management frameworks across the group.
  
About the Role
As the Senior Risk and Compliance Manager, you’ll take ownership of building and embedding a proactive risk and compliance culture. This is a strategic and operational role with responsibility across AML/CTF, regulatory licensing, governance, and cyber risk. You’ll work closely with senior leadership while overseeing a Compliance Officer, driving a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
  
Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of the organisation-wide risk and compliance framework.
• Act as the AML/CTF Compliance Officer, ensuring adherence to AUSTRAC obligations and best practice in customer due diligence and transaction monitoring.
• Oversee compliance with liquor, gaming, and club licensing requirements, engaging with regulators such as Liquor & Gaming NSW.
• Lead the design and embedding of the organisation’s first enterprise-wide risk management framework, including risk registers, policies, and reporting structures.
• Partner with IT and Privacy functions to strengthen cyber and information security oversight.
• Drive internal/external audits, contractor/vendor compliance, and regulatory reporting.
• Report to the CFO, CEO, and Board on compliance trends, emerging risks, and continuous improvement opportunities.

  
About You

• 8 -15+ years’ experience in risk, compliance, or regulatory roles in clubs, gaming, hospitality, or other highly regulated environments.
• Strong knowledge of AML/CTF obligations, AUSTRAC reporting, and compliance frameworks.
• Experience in governance, WHS, workers’ compensation, and return-to-work obligations.
• Ability to lead teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• High integrity, strong analytical mindset, and hands-on approach.
• Professional certification (e.g. CAMS, ICA Diploma) and/or tertiary qualifications in Risk, Compliance, Law, Business, or WHS are highly regarded.

  
What’s on Offer

• A leadership opportunity to shape the organisation’s governance and compliance culture.
• Direct impact on the safety, integrity, and reputation of a well-regarded community group.
• Work closely with senior executives and the Board.
• A supportive, values-led culture with strong commitment to professional growth.

  
Please do not hesitate to send your resume through for consideration by clicking the 'apply now' button below, and feel free to contact Andrew Douglas on 0447 989 352 with any questions.

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