Head of Compliance & Risk

Peninsula Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced Leave

Profit Sharing

Super Service & MVP Awards

Career Pathways

Education Assistance Program

Bright Exchange

Health & Wellness

Social Club

Job summary

Peninsula Australia is seeking a seasoned Compliance Leader to steer the Compliance & Risk team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. You will drive adherence to regulatory obligations, embed robust risk frameworks, and partner with stakeholders to cultivate a strong compliance culture across ANZ.

The role offers clear career pathways and a supportive, inclusive workplace. Join a globally recognized brand with local impact, flexible development opportunities, and a comprehensive perks

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in leading, managing and developing compliance teams.
• 5+ years in a Compliance role
• An ability to be both strategic and hands-on in delivering objectives
• Extensive experience developing, embedding and advising on compliance and risk obligations, processes & controls
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, with an ability to build trust and establish strong relationships across disciplines.
• A continuous improvement mindset and the ability to demonstrate high levels of initiative

Responsibilities

• Lead and upskill the Compliance and Risk team whilst ensuring the timely completion of all compliance and risk tasks and reporting.
• Proactively engage with stakeholders and business units to develop a strong compliance and risk culture and develop initiatives to drive continuous improvement.
• Develop, uplift and embed compliance and risk frameworks across the broader organisation.
• Facilitate compliance and risk workshops and training sessions.
• Report to the Board on adherence to Compliance processes.

Skills

Leading compliance teams

Strategic and hands-on

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Interpersonal skills

Job description

At Peninsula, we’re proud to be a Great Place to Work certified company – our people stay because they are rewarded, valued and trusted to make an impact. Backed by one of the world's largest privately-owned business services groups, we're a market leader in HR, Employment Relations and Health & Safety advisory. We support tens of thousands of businesses in the ANZ Region, giving them the tools, advice and confidence to manage their people and safety. Our business is growing fast, financially strong and backed by decades of success and innovation.

This role is critical in ensuring that customer acquisition, promotional practices and go-to-market strategies are in alignment with regulatory requirements.

What will you be doing?

• Lead and upskill the Compliance and Risk team whilst ensuring the timely completion of all compliance and risk tasks and reporting.
• Proactively engage with stakeholders and business units to develop a strong compliance and risk culture and develop initiatives to drive continuous improvement.
• Develop, uplift and embed compliance and risk frameworks across the broader organisation.
• Facilitate compliance and risk workshops and training sessions.
• Report to the Board on adherence to Compliance processes.

What will you bring?

• 3+ years experience in leading, managing and developing compliance teams
• 5+ years in a Compliance role
• An ability to be both strategic and hands-on in delivering objectives
• Extensive experience developing, embedding and advising on compliance and risk obligations, processes & controls
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, with an ability to build trust and establish strong relationships across disciplines.
• A continuous improvement mindset and the ability to demonstrate high levels of initiative

What's in it for you:

You will be joining a global brand with local impact and career opportunities across ANZ and beyond. With unparalleled career pathways to ensure your progression, this is coupled with our Peninsula Perks which include:

• Enhanced Leave: Start with up to 25 days leave in your first year and earn more as your career grows—up to 31 days after 5 years!
• Profit Sharing: Share in the success of the business with an annual bonus.
• Super Service & MVP Awards: Earn $1000 and enjoy a day off as a reward for demonstrating our values.
• Career Pathways: Take your career further with a structured development path and opportunities to grow into management, training and beyond!
• Education Assistance Program: We support your professional development with ongoing education assistance.
• Bright Exchange: Access exclusive discounts on hundreds of products and services.
• Health & Wellness: Enjoy a $250 voucher, gym discounts, and more!
• Social Club: Enjoy monthly events to stay connected and have some fun along the way.

If you’re a seasoned Compliance leader, who thrives on leading & developing a team as well as working in a fast paced, high-volume environment, we’d love to hear from you.

At Peninsula, we care about creating an inclusive workplace and celebrate diversity. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.