Risk and Compliance Team Lead

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Australia.

📋 Description

• Lead the coordination and continuous improvement of RWWA’s enterprise risk management framework, ensuring that risks are identified, assessed, monitored, and reported in accordance with the organisational risk appetite.

• Collaborate with business units to embed a culture of risk awareness and accountability into operational planning, decision-making, and change initiatives.

• Assist in identifying and mitigating strategic, operational, regulatory, and reputational risks throughout the organisation.

• Coordinate risk reporting, analysis, and insights for senior management, committees, and governance forums, escalating significant risks as necessary.

• Supervise the development and upkeep of risk registers, key risk indicators, control assurance processes, and risk treatment strategies.

• Provide daily leadership for the risk and compliance function, supporting specialized roles within the team.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven leadership that aligns with RWWA’s core values of Respect, Accountability, Connection, and Excellence.

• Demonstrated experience with enterprise risk management frameworks, including conducting risk assessments, control assurance, and risk reporting.

• Background in risk and/or compliance positions within a regulated or complex operational setting.

• Advanced communication abilities to influence senior leaders and facilitate informed decision-making.

• Experience in supervising, coordinating, or providing functional leadership to specialized roles or small teams.

• Strong skills in preparing reporting documentation and analysis for senior management and governance forums.

• Capability to balance assurance, pragmatism, and collaboration in achieving risk outcomes.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexibility that suits your lifestyle – hybrid work arrangements that integrate working from home with the advantages of our contemporary office.

• Commitment to your development – access to dedicated learning budgets and professional development assistance.

• A modern, people-centric workplace – enjoy state-of-the-art facilities, wellness spaces, complimentary parking, and secure amenities for end-of-trip needs.

• Recognition that counts – competitive remuneration, employee benefits, and reward programs aligned with our RACE values: Respect, Accountability, Connection, and Excellence.

• Wellbeing and support – access to mental health initiatives, wellness programs, and a paid Wellness Day.

• Community impact – contribute to safer wagering outcomes and positive community results across WA.