Compliance Manager | Norths Collective

Kirsten Hamilton; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirsten Hamilton seeks an experienced Compliance Manager to oversee regulatory obligations, including AML/CTF and Responsible Gaming, and to serve as the AUSTRAC AML/CTF Compliance Officer. The role focuses on embedding robust governance, risk management and compliance frameworks across the organisation.

The role requires senior experience in compliance, risk or governance within AUSTRAC-regulated sectors, with strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Qualifications

• Senior experience in compliance, risk or governance in AUSTRAC-regulated sectors.
• Knowledge of AML/CTF legislation and 2024-2026 reforms.
• Ability to meet the 'fit-and-proper' requirements of the AML/CTF Compliance Officer role.

Responsibilities

• Act as AML/CTF Compliance Officer and main AUSTRAC contact.
• Own and improve AML/CTF program, risk assessments, policies and controls.
• Oversee Responsible Gaming framework and regulatory licensing conditions.
• Lead enterprise risk management and maintain compliance framework.
• Advise the Board on risk and provide practical solutions.
• Engage with regulators, auditors, and industry bodies.

Skills

Senior compliance

AML/CTF knowledge

Risk governance

Regulatory engagement

Stakeholder communication

Regulatory frameworks

Job description

We are looking for an experience Compliance Manager to be responsible for managing and overseeing our regulatory compliance obligations, including Anti-Money Laundering /Counter-Terrorism Funding and Responsible Gaming. This role will encompass nomination as our AML/CTF Compliance Officer for AUSTRAC purposes. The role is responsible for ensuring alignment with legislative and regulatory requirements and embedding robust compliance, governance and risk management frameworks.

Key Priorities

AML/CTF

• Act as the Group's AML/CTF Compliance Officer and primary point of contact with AUSTRAC.
• Own, maintain and continually improve the Group's AML/CTF Program, ML/TF risk assessment, policies and controls, keeping them in line with the reformed AML/CTF regime.

Responsible Gaming

• Oversee the Group's Responsible Gaming Framework to ensure compliance with the Gaming Machines Act 2001, the Registered Clubs Act 1976, Liquor & Gaming NSW requirements and licence conditions.
• Continue to embed obligations such as Responsible Gambling Officer coverage, gambling incident registers, self-exclusion and harm-minimisation controls across all venues.

Risk & Governance

• Lead enterprise risk management across the Group in line with practical best-practice frameworks.
• Maintain the Group's compliance framework, obligations register, policies and procedures.
• Ensuring policies, procedures and controls are practical, documented and updated.

Stakeholders & Regulators

• Advise the Board and Executive with confidence, giving a balanced view of risk and practical solutions.
• Build credible, constructive relationships with AUSTRAC, Liquor & Gaming NSW, auditors and industry bodies.

What You’ll Bring

• Senior experience in compliance, risk or governance, ideally in clubs, hospitality, casinos or another AUSTRAC-regulated sector.
• Current knowledge of AML/CTF legislation and 2024-2026 reforms, with hands-on experience managing AML/CTF Programs.
• Ability to meet the "fit-and-proper" requirements of the AML/CTF Compliance Officer role.
• Strong understanding of gaming operations, gaming systems and the NSW gaming regulatory framework.
• Ability to take a balanced, practical approach to regulation and compliance
• Experience engaging with Boards, Committees and regulators.
• Strong communication skills.