Risk & Compliance Manager

The Star Entertainment Group; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monday to Friday office hours

Free buffet meal every shift

Discounted city parking

Up to 30% off dining & accommodation

Job summary

The Star Brisbane is seeking a Risk & Compliance Manager to lead the delivery of risk and compliance excellence across our busy entertainment destination. You will oversee the Property Risk & Compliance team, driving risk frameworks, controls and governance that support safe, compliant operations.

Collaborating with senior leaders, you will provide expert advice on risk, AML/CTF and regulatory obligations, while fostering a proactive risk-aware culture and robust reporting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in risk management, compliance, audit or regulated environments.
• Ability to translate risk frameworks into practical business outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of governance, regulatory obligations and AML/CTF requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Property Risk & Compliance team and oversee risk management frameworks.
• Drive compliance controls, governance and reporting across operations.
• Lead control testing, risk assessments, incident management and communications with leadership.

Skills

Risk management

Compliance

Audit

Governance

Leadership

AML/CTF

Regulatory obligations

Analysis

Reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Tertiary qualifications in risk/compliance

Professional memberships RMIA/IIA

Job description

The Star Entertainment Group – Brisbane QLD

1d ago , from The Star Entertainment Group

Join The Star Brisbane as a Risk & Compliance Manager and lead the delivery of risk and compliance excellence across one of Australia’s most dynamic entertainment destinations. In this influential leadership role, you'll oversee the Property Risk & Compliance team, driving risk management frameworks, compliance controls, and governance practices that support safe, compliant, and sustainable operations.

Working closely with senior leaders, you'll provide expert advice on risk, compliance, AML/CTF, and regulatory obligations while fostering a strong risk-aware culture across the business. You'll lead control testing, risk assessments, incident management, and reporting activities, ensuring emerging risks are identified, managed, and communicated effectively. If you're a strategic thinker with strong leadership capabilities and a passion for strengthening risk and compliance outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.

Why You’ll Love It Here:

• Monday to Friday office hours
• Free buffet meal every shift
• Discounted city parking
• Up to 30% off dining & accommodation at The Star Brisbane Venues

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in risk management, compliance, audit, or a highly regulated environment, with the ability to translate risk frameworks into practical business outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of risk management principles, governance practices, and regulatory obligations, including Queensland casino regulations and AML/CTF requirements.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, with the ability to mentor, develop, and inspire high-performing teams while fostering a strong risk-aware culture.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex risks, identify trends, and develop effective remediation strategies.
• Excellent report writing, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the confidence to communicate risk and compliance information to senior leaders and governance forums.
• Highly organised and adaptable, with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced operational environment.

We're looking for candidates with 6-8 years' experience in risk, audit, compliance, finance, law, or a related field. Relevant tertiary qualifications and professional memberships such as RMIA or IIA will be highly regarded.

About The Star Brisbane

The Star Brisbane is a world-class entertainment and hospitality destination in the heart of Queen’s Wharf Brisbane Precinct. With a premium hotel, stunning casual and premium dining venues, and vibrant entertainment offerings, we’re redefining guest experience in the river city. Join us and be part of a team delivering unforgettable moments in one of Brisbane’s most exciting precincts.

We’re all about inclusion.

At The Star Brisbane, we’re committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where authenticity and our core values - Build Memorable Connections, Own It, Lead with Integrity, and Take Good Care, guide everything we do. We welcome team members from all backgrounds, including different cultures, ages, religions, genders, LGBTQI+ communities, Australia’s First Nations Peoples, and people with disabilities. We offer flexible working options to support individual well-being and are proud to be recognised as a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality and a 2025 Platinum Employer by the Australian Workplace Equality Index.