Gaming Analyst

**About us**
- The Wests Group Australia is a major employer in the Newcastle, Port Stephens and Lake Macquarie regions. Employing close to 1000 people, Wests operates a multi-site portfolio of entertainment and hospitality venues comprising of registered clubs, hotels, conference and fitness facilities as well as the Newcastle Knights. We are one of the many local success stories of our region.

**About the position**
- Do you have strong gaming industry experience and are ready to take that next step in your career?
- Reporting to the Group Operations Manager, this full time Gaming Analyst role is a chance to utilise your prior knowledge and strengthen your skills in back-of-house gaming operations and procedures. This role supports our business and provides critical analysis and reporting across our club gaming operations. Duties and responsibilities will primarily include:
- Daily, weekly and monthly gaming reconciliation reporting across multiple properties- Extensive analysis of gaming transactions to adhere to compliance policies and procedures- Assembly of the monthly Directors report- Ongoing maintenance of the Aristocrat gaming system- Creation of ad hoc gaming reports and analysis upon request

**Certifications required: RCG**
- Please be advised, this role requires a Criminal Check to be undertaken prior to starting the role.

**What we are looking for**

**_ Essential_**- Intermediate Excel skills are a must- Prior experience in a similar role or solid Gaming Industry knowledge- Strong time management with great attention to detail- High level of professionalism with sensitivity to confidential issues- Ability to multitask and work under pressure against multiple priorities- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.- Excellent computer skills in particular Microsoft Office

**_ Desirable_**- Knowledge and understanding of Aristocrat products and systems- Strong understanding of gaming related legislation in particular the Gaming Machine Act 2010 & the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (AML/CTF Act)

**Being an employee of The Wests Group will give you access to the following**perks** and benefits**:
- Flexible work options AND paid Parental Leave- Wellbeing Leave- First Nations Cultural Leave- Above-award wages, paid overtime and penalty rates for weekends and public holidays- Paid traineeships and leadership development courses- 40% discount off meals for club employees- Access to complete a nationally recognised Cert 3 in Hospitality with our training partner Allara Learning (Eligibility requirements apply)- $25 per month for an all-access Balance Collective membership (access to all clubs, Mayfield aquatics, group fitness, yoga, pilates and unlimited creche). As an added bonus, this offer extends out to your partner as well- Discount accommodation rates at The Executive Inn, The Gateway Inn and The Anchorage Hotel & Spa- 15% Discount at Reflections Holiday Parks- Discounted nib Health Insurance- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programs- Free annual flu vaccinations