Senior Compliance Lead – AML/CTF & Gaming Regs

Norths Collective; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Norths Collective is seeking an experienced Compliance Manager to oversee our regulatory obligations, including AML/CTF and Responsible Gaming. You will act as the AML/CTF Compliance Officer for AUSTRAC purposes and embed governance, risk management and robust controls across our venues.

The role requires senior compliance experience, knowledge of NSW gaming law, and a practical, risk-based approach. You will report to the leadership team and interact with regulators and auditors.

Qualifications

• 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 and the NSW gaming regulatory framework.
• Experience engaging with Boards, Committees and regulators.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

AML/CTF knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Governance

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Norths Collective is seeking an experienced Compliance Manager to oversee our regulatory obligations, including AML/CTF and Responsible Gaming. You will act as the AML/CTF Compliance Officer for AUSTRAC purposes and embed governance, risk management and robust controls across our venues.

The role requires senior compliance experience, knowledge of NSW gaming law, and a practical, risk-based approach. You will report to the leadership team and interact with regulators and auditors.