Group Risk

4 weeks ago

Sydney, Australia Blacktown Workers Club Group Ltd Full time

Overview

Workers Lifestyle Group is seeking an experienced Group Risk & Compliance Officer to join our Finance team. This is a high-impact role ideal for professionals from the Hospitality / Finance sector looking to broaden their remit across compliance, risk management, and ESG governance.

You will play a key role in upholding the integrity, transparency, and long-term sustainability of a legacy organisation, with roots that trace back to a humble tin shed in 1955. Today, we remain proudly community-driven—delivering hospitality, services, and support to Western Sydney and beyond.

Your Strategic Impact

Reporting directly to the Executive Manager – Finance, you/'ll provide risk, compliance, and governance oversight across all operational domains. Your work will not only ensure regulatory compliance, but also align with broader ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) and sustainability goals. This is an exciting new role with a key focus on AML/CTF compliance.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Risk & Governance

- Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of risk management frameworks.

- Maintain the Group Risk Register and support internal assurance programs.

- Deliver executive level risk reporting, including ESG-related risks.

- Drive policy development and document controls across WHS, Privacy, AML/CTF, and Food Safety.

- Serve as the AML/CTF Compliance Officer and manage all AUSTRAC-related obligations.

- Transaction Monitoring – Review and analyse transactions to identify potential indicators of money laundering or other illicit activities.

- Risk Assessment – Assess the organisation/'s risk exposure related to Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF).

- Compliance and Reporting – Ensure compliance with applicable AML/CTF regulations and prepare required reports for submission to relevant authorities.

- Conduct transaction monitoring, submit Suspicious Matter Reports (SMRs), and perform Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD).

- Monitor PEPs and sanctions lists, and manage escalation protocols.

- Liquor & Gaming Compliance

- Ensure venue operations meet all regulatory requirements under Liquor & Gaming NSW.

- Maintain RSA/RCG registers, incident logs, and compliance reporting.

- WHS compliance

- Oversee safe work practices in line with SafeWork NSW standards.

- Support food safety compliance, inspections, and hygiene protocols.

ESG & Sustainability Reporting

- Assist in the development of ESG frameworks, data collection processes, and reporting aligned to industry standards.

- Identify governance improvements that align with environmental and social responsibility objectives.

What You’ll Bring

- 5+ years/' experience in compliance, risk, or governance—preferably within the Club / Hospitality / Gaming or corporate services sector

- Strong understanding of AML/CTF legislation and regulatory frameworks

- Familiarity with ESG principles and experience supporting or delivering sustainability reporting

- Experience working with regulators such as AUSTRAC, L&GNSW, SafeWork NSW, and local councils

- Excellent analytical and investigative skills—experience with transaction monitoring tools is advantageous

- Proven capability in drafting policies, managing audits, and communicating with senior stakeholders

- Relevant tertiary qualifications in finance, law, risk, governance, criminology, or a related field

- A proactive, systems-minded professional with a passion for compliance, integrity, and continuous improvement

- Full legal working rights in Australia

Why Join Us?

- Enjoy free onsite undercover parking for added convenience.

- Receive a 25% discount at all our catering outlets.

- 5 weeks annual leave and leave loading

- Play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of a respected, community-focused organisation.

- Join a values-driven team with a proud legacy and an exciting, ambitious future.

Additional information

- The Workers Lifestyle Group supports Equal Employment Opportunity and actively encourages Indigenous applicants to apply

- The Workers Lifestyle Group promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all people including those with a disability.

How to Apply?

Submit your cover letter and resume to complete your application. We kindly request that you include your salary expectations in the cover letter.

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