Manager Compliance and Risk

Are you ready to be a crucial part of the dynamic world of State Sport Centres? We are the heartbeat of premier multi-sport facilities in Victoria, dedicated to fostering peak performance, unlocking potential, and delivering world-class events. State Sport Centres are more than just facilities; we're the driving force behind sports enthusiasts reaching new heights. We exist to fuel passion, inspire excellence, and contribute to the well-being of the Victorian community. Join the team that transforms the sports landscape and creates a legacy of excitement, engagement, and inspiration.

About the role:

We're looking for an accomplished, professional and diligent leader to become our next Manager Compliance and Risk and help us to build a robust risk culture and achieve our organisational goals while complying with legislative and regulatory requirements. Reporting to the General Manager Corporate and Governance, you'll shape and implement critical policies and risk frameworks, guiding our people to meet high standards across the board.

This role offers autonomy, influence, and the chance to collaborate across diverse teams—making a real impact where it counts.

As the Manager Compliance and Risk your key responsibilities will include:

• Oversee compliance with legislative and regulatory frameworks including risk management, data security, privacy and venue management
• Develop, review and implement organisational policies, procedures and the enterprise risk management framework, including maintaining the risk register and supporting operational risk assessments
• Support the General Manager Corporate and Governance with internal audits, insurance management and responses to legal and insurance claims
• Prepare and present risk & compliance reports, provide advice to executives and managers, deliver staff training, build strong stakeholder relationships and contribute to cross-functional projects and working groups

Required skills and Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of public sector governance, legal and regulatory frameworks, with proven experience in enterprise risk management and developing risk frameworks and procedures
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and project management skills, with the ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and work autonomously or lead others as required
• Highly developed communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach to change and demonstrated experience in drafting clear, detailed policies and procedures
• Current Victorian Working with Children's Check (Employee)

Why is this a great place to work?

You will love working at the State Sports Centres. Here's just a few reasons why:

• Great staff benefits including free parking MSAC Gym and Wellness Membership, discounts at SSCT food & beverage and retail outlets and complimentary court hire for casual bookings across the stadiums
• Family and friends' discounts on gym membership
• Discounted access to holiday programs and creche for dependents
• Flexible working arrangements
• You will be surrounded by elite athletes daily and will be supporting a wide range of elite sports and world class events, as well as community sport and recreation
• You will be challenged daily and can develop yourself as a person as well as gaining valuable career skills
• We have a fantastic team of people who are great to work with
• Join us in our mission to help people to be excited about sport, engage in healthy activity and feel inspired to be their best

How to apply:

Please send through a resume and cover letter supporting your application for this exciting role with State Sport Centres. We will be reviewing applications and commencing interviews as they come in, so please don't delay in applying. For further information please contact Abs Grant, Talent Acquisition Business Partner +61 3 9926 1358

SSCT values diversity, is an equal opportunity employer, and encourages applications from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, and from people with disabilities. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are visitors to our venues and facilities. Successful applicants will be required to provide a current Working with Children Check before being able to commence employment.

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