Risk and Compliance Team Lead

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Risk and Compliance Team Lead to drive our operational risk management and compliance assurance activities. This is a pivotal role responsible for strengthening risk awareness ownership and decision making across the organisation while ensuring key compliance obligations are consistently met.

This position plays a critical role in developing and supporting a mature integrated approach to risk and compliance that aligns with RWWAs strategic objectives risk appetite and regulatory environment. As the Risk and Compliance Team Lead you will:

• Enterprise Risk Management Lead the coordination and ongoing enhancement of RWWAs enterprise risk management framework ensuring risks are identified assessed monitored and reported in line with organisational risk appetite.
• Embed Risk Awareness & Ownership - Partner with business areas to embed risk awareness and ownership into operational planning decision making and change initiatives.
• Risk Identification & Mitigation - Support the identification and mitigation of strategic operational regulatory and reputational risks across the organisation
• Risk Reporting & Insights - Coordinate risk reporting analysis and insights for senior management committees and governance forums escalating material risks where required.
• Risk Registers & Assurance - Oversee the development and maintenance of risk registers key risk indicators control assurance processes and risk treatment plans
• Team Leadership - Provide daytoday leadership of the risk and compliance function supporting specialist roles within the team.
   

Qualifications :

About you

• Demonstrated leadership aligned with RWWAs values of Respect Accountability Connection and Excellence.
• Demonstrated experience working with enterprise risk management frameworks including risk assessments control assurance and risk reporting.

• Experience in risk and/or compliance roles within a regulated or complex operating environment.
• Advanced communication skills to influence senior leaders and support informed decisionmaking.
• Experience supervising coordinating or providing functional leadership to specialist roles or small teams.
• Strong capability in preparing reporting documentation and analysis for senior management and governance forums.
• Ability to balance assurance pragmatism and collaboration in delivering risk outcomes.

Additional Information :

Why join RWWA

• Flexibility that works for you  hybrid arrangements that combine working from home with the benefits of our modern office.
• Investment in your growth  access to dedicated learning budgets and professional development support.
• A modern people-first workplace  enjoy state-of-the-art facilities wellness spaces free parking and secure end-of-trip amenities.
• Recognition that matters  competitive remuneration employee benefits and reward programs aligned to our RACE values: Respect Accountability Connection and Excellence.
• Wellbeing and support  access to mental health initiatives wellness programs and a paid Wellness Day.
• Community impact  contribute to safer wagering outcomes and positive community outcomes across WA.
   

Apply now with your CV and cover letter telling us why youre the perfect fit for this opportunity. 

For more information visit Careers at RWWA or contact us at 

As part of the recruitment process you will be required to complete Pre-Employment screening which will include two reference checks police clearance and Australian Working Rights check. 

At Racing and Wagering WA we recognise that we are strengthened by diversity of gender thought experience and ethnicity. We are committed to providing a safe work environment and making reasonable adjustments in which everyone is included and treated fairly. 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage women people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time