Risk & Compliance Coordinator

Magpies Sporting Club Mackay; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Magpies Sporting Club Mackay is seeking a Risk & Compliance Coordinator to lead regulatory adherence across liquor, gaming and governance frameworks. You will work with the executive team to protect licences, manage compliance programs and support continuous improvement.

The role focuses on AML/CTF obligations, incident handling, audits and staff training, with a proactive approach to managing risk and maintaining the Club's strong community standing.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Queensland liquor and gaming legislation.
• Experience in compliance, governance, risk management or regulatory environments, preferably in clubs or hospitality.
• Understanding AML/CTF obligations or willingness to develop expertise.
• Organised with attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure ongoing compliance with liquor, gaming, codes of practice and licence conditions.
• Monitor and maintain compliance frameworks and controls for liquor and gaming.
• Coordinate AML/CTF obligations, including reporting and staff awareness programs.
• Support development and improvement of governance frameworks, policies and procedures.
• Lead compliance audits, risk assessments, reviews and corrective actions.

Skills

Liquor & gaming compliance

Governance & risk management

Stakeholder management

Education

Experience in clubs/hospitality compliance

Job description

As Risk & Compliance Coordinator, you will lead and support compliance activities across a broad range of operational and regulatory areas. This pivotal role is responsible for ensuring the Club operates in full compliance with all Queensland and Commonwealth legislative obligations, licence conditions, and regulatory requirements applicable to community-based licensed clubs. Working closely with the executive team and senior leaders, you will play a critical role in protecting the Club's licences, reputation, and strong standing within the community.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure ongoing compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations, codes of practice, and licence conditions
• Monitor, review and maintain liquor and gaming compliance frameworks and controls
• Coordinate AML/CTF obligations, including reporting requirements, monitoring activities, and staff awareness programs
• Support the development, implementation and continuous improvement of governance frameworks, policies and procedures
• Lead compliance audits, risk assessments, reviews and corrective action plans
• Assist with incident management, investigations and interactions with regulatory authorities
• Develop, coordinate and deliver compliance training across all departmentsPrepare compliance reports and provide expert advice to senior management on emerging risks and regulatory requirements
• Foster a culture of accountability, integrity and continuous improvement throughout the Club

About you

• Demonstrated knowledge of Queensland liquor and gaming legislation
• Experience in compliance, governance, risk management or regulatory environments, preferably within clubs, hospitality or highly regulated industries
• Understanding of AML/CTF obligations and compliance requirements, or a strong willingness to develop expertise in this area
• Excellent attention to detail and a highly organised approach to managing competing priorities
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the organisation
• The ability to work autonomously while building strong collaborative relationships across departments
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and a commitment to continuous improvement

About us

Magpies Sporting Club is entering an exciting new era. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operations of the Club. This is an opportunity to make a genuine impact in a respected community organisation and support the Club's continued success for members, guests and the wider community.