Group Risk

**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 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.

**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 L&GNSW.
- Maintain RSA/RCG registers, incident logs, and compliance reporting.
- WHS & Food Safety
- 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 finance 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 parking for added convenience.
- Receive a 25% discount at all our catering outlets.
- Celebrate your special day with paid birthday leave.
- Access a wide range of retail discounts and exclusive offers through our staff benefits program.
- 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 safely, wellbeing and inclusion of all people including those with a disability.