Director of Risk

For three decades, The Star Sydney has been a local landmark, deeply ingrained in Pyrmont and Darling Harbour. Committed to our communities, we strive to create fun in trusted destinations as Australia's premier entertainment hub. The Darling, and state-of-the-art venues including The Star Event Centre and The Lyric Theatre have hosted prestigious events and international acts. With extraordinary dining options, including Sokyo, BLACK Bar and Grill, Cucina Porto and our vibrant Sports Bar where the action is live and loud, we are dedicated to delivering the ultimate entertainment, hospitality, and dining experiences for all.

The Director of Risk and Compliance, reporting to the General Manager Risk and Compliance, will oversee the Regulatory Affairs and Risk and Controls teams in NSW, while proactively supporting the identification and management of both existing and emerging risks.

This is a fantastic opportunity where you can put your skills and knowledge to the test to deliver a thrilling new era for our Risk and Compliance team.

A few of your responsibilities:

• Lead identification and management of material risks and key controls for NSW
• Manage the Regulatory Affairs team and act as primary regulatory contact for The Star Sydney
• Independently assess and improve risk frameworks, policies, ICMs, and SOPs for NSW
• Ensure ICMs and SOPs align with risk appetite and regulatory requirements
• Oversee control identification and design by the NSW business
• Review and approve mitigation strategies for new or emerging risks
• Support root cause analysis of material incidents, breaches, and issues

What we are looking for:

• 10+ years' experience in risk, compliance, governance, or strategy within gaming, finance, corporate, or government sectors
• Strong governance knowledge and stakeholder management skills
• Proven ability to lead, influence, and manage teams
• Skilled in drafting policies, frameworks, and procedures
• Tertiary qualifications in analytical disciplines (e.g. Auditing, Business, Law, Economics, Accounting) preferred

About you:

You are a strategic and experienced leader in risk and compliance, with over 10 years' experience in governance, regulatory affairs, or strategic risk roles. You bring a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks, stakeholder engagement, and risk management, and are confident navigating complex compliance environments.

You role model integrity, accountability, and collaboration, and are passionate about fostering a culture of ownership and doing the right thing. You're also well-versed in statutory compliance, risk reporting, and continuous improvement of frameworks and controls.

What we can offer you:

• Complimentary meal on site every day including hot meals, sandwich bar and more
• Discounted parking + other transport options
• Up to 30% discounts across award winning restaurants and accommodation
• Career development, training, and courses via The Star Academy - limitless career opportunities
• An organisation that values diversity, teamwork and being your best self
• Lifestyle discounts including gym memberships, retail discounts and dry-cleaning services
• Paid Parental leave from Day 1, Secondary Carer's leave also on offer

Please be aware that eligibility checks are required as part of the recruitment process and ongoing employment for this position.

Our culture

At The Star, we are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that we know will contribute to exceptional experiences for our guests, a great place to work for our team members and positive outcomes for our communities. We believe in authenticity that embodies our Company values = Build Memorable Connections, Own It, Lead with Integrity, and Take Good Care.

We welcome applications from all cultures, ages, religions, genders, LGBTQI+ people, Australia's First Nations Peoples, and people with disabilities. We recognise the distinctive challenges that trans and gender-diverse applicants may encounter during the recruitment process. We offer a range of flexible working options for team members to find a balance between work and life that's right for them and their unique well-being needs.

The Star was awarded WGEA Employer of Citation for Gender Equality and has been recognised as a 2024 GOLD Employer by the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), which evaluates LGBTQI+ inclusiveness in the workplace.

It's your time to SHINE

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