Head of Policy Governance

The Star is growing as part of our renewal and remediation strategy. As Head of Policy Governance & Obligations Management, you will play a key role to strengthen The Star Entertainment Group’s position as a socially responsible corporate citizen.

The Star’s policy framework is a foundation element in our governance practices. Our policies guide our people on decision‑making to meet stakeholder expectations of sound corporate governance, compliance with all regulatory obligations and delivering to the expectations of customers, shareholders, funders, our people and the community.

Reporting to the General Manager of Compliance, you will join a passionate team to lead an effective governance policy framework to ensure The Star Entertainment group operates in accordance with all applicable laws.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Oversee the development of policies to ensure they reflect contemporary risk and governance expectations and provide clear behavioural guidance to employees
- Lead and manage a team of compliance professionals responsible for reviewing governance documents and management of obligations across The Star.
- Own the obligations register to set clear accountabilities for regulatory compliance.
- Monitor and anticipate regulatory change to ensure the potential impact on The Star’s obligation register is understood across relevant executives and managers.
- Review training and requirements in support of the business implementation of Frameworks and Policies. This includes developing content for compliance policies and reviewing training materials developed by other policy owners.
- Manage the calendar of review and approval of policies by the board and senior executives.
- Ensure key polices and supporting standard operating procedures and procedures are managed as controlled documents e.g stored centrally, assigned appropriate owners, and reviewed with regulators on a timely basis.

**Our Benefits**
- A Permanent, Full Time position with salary aligned to experience & bonus incentive
- 30% staff discounts across our award-winning venues on all 3 of our properties
- Lifestyle and wellbeing discounts and benefits, including gym memberships & laundry services
- Free meal at our Employee Dining Room with a new menu each day
- Career investment and growth, training, and courses via The Star Academy
- Generous Paid Leave for primary and secondary carers
- Free light rail travel from Central Station to Fish Markets
- $10/day parking on property
- Groupwide Diversity & Inclusion focus areas including LGBTQI, Multicultural, Gender and Indigenous
- The Star is an Employer of Choice for Gender Diversity awarded by WGEA

**To be successful in this role you will have**:

- Direct experience in a senior legal or compliance role; ideally within a casino, entertainment, or hospitality environment.
- The ability to provide examples of where you have successfully executed compliance risk management, leadership, stakeholder management and post implementation reviews that demonstrated outcomes.
- The capability to manage a whistle-blower process.
- Proven experience in the design, implementation, and management of compliance risk management processes.
- Strong project management and leadership skills, including influencing

**About us**

With luxurious five-star accommodation, the city’s finest restaurants, the coolest selection of bars, and a truly world-class spa and casino, The Star Sydney offers so many ways to play. The Star’s signature dining portfolio boasts some of Australia’s most highly awarded bars and restaurants. We are also home to the all-luxury suite hotel, The Darling and our award winning $100-million Star Event Centre. To add to our entertainment offering is Marquee Sydney and The Sydney Lyric, hosting major musicals that attract guests from across the country.

**Our Culture**

The Star is a Founding Partner and Major Corporate Partner of Women in Gaming and Hospitality (WGHA) and has been recently awarded GOLD status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) which evaluates LGBTIQ+ inclusiveness in the workplace.

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