Technology Risk and Data Governance Manager

The Star Entertainment Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals on-site

Parking & transport benefits

Restaurant discounts

Diversity & inclusion culture

Wellbeing services

Parental leave

Job summary

The Star Entertainment Group is seeking a Technology Risk & Data Governance Manager to lead enterprise-wide technology risk, cyber assurance, and data governance initiatives across Group Technology. You will liaise with risk, cyber, audit and business stakeholders to ensure risks are identified, mitigated and reported, while strengthening governance maturity.

You will shape risk-informed decision-making, enhance cyber resilience, and embed robust data governance across the organisation,

Qualifications

• Experience in technology risk management, audit, compliance or governance.
• Strong knowledge of technology and cyber risk frameworks, controls and standards (ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT, PCI-DSS).
• Knowledge of data governance principles including data ownership, stewardship, quality and regulatory obligations.
• Ability to coordinate audits, regulatory reviews, risk assessments and remediation activities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills for senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a consolidated view of technology risks, audit findings, compliance obligations and remediation activities.
• Drive governance and assurance across technology and cyber functions.
• Support regulatory engagement with bodies such as OLGR and NICC.
• Strengthen risk culture, accountability and control maturity.
• Establish and uplift data governance practices including data ownership, quality and privacy controls.
• Coordinate risk reporting and governance forums for leadership visibility.
• Partner with teams to embed data governance in initiatives and processes.

Skills

Technology risk management

Audit coordination

Cyber assurance

Data governance

Stakeholder management

Regulatory reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT / Cyber Security

CISA / CRISC / CISSP certification

Tools

ISO 27001

NIST

COBIT

PCI-DSS

Job description

The Star Entertainment Group (TSEG) is a publicly listed company on the ASX. Our purpose is to create fun at trusted destinations, and our aim is to deliver sustainable outcomes for our guests, our Team Members, the communities in which we exist, and our shareholders. We do this by providing entertainment, gaming, and leisure experiences in a safe, responsible, and ethical way. We will do this by embedding our values to lead the organisation with a focus on safer gambling and good business practices.

Our properties across Brisbane, the Gold Coast, and Sydney are world-class, with many award-winning hotels, restaurants, bars, and entertainment venues.

As our Technology Risk & Data Governance Manager, reporting to the General Manager IT Strategy, Governance & Corporate Technologies, you will support the ongoing uplift and management of technology risk, cyber assurance, compliance, audit coordination, and data governance practices across Group Technology. You will work closely with technology, risk, cyber, audit and business stakeholders to ensure risks are effectively identified, managed, monitored and reported, while strengthening governance and control maturity across the organisation.

This is a fantastic opportunity where you will play a key role in driving enterprise-wide technology governance, supporting regulatory and audit engagements, overseeing technology risk and remediation activities, and embedding robust data governance practices across the Group. You will help shape risk-informed decision-making, enhance cyber resilience, improve control effectiveness, and ensure data ownership, quality, stewardship and compliance obligations are effectively managed in support of the organisation's strategic and regulatory objectives.

A few of your responsibilities

• Maintain a consolidated enterprise view of technology risks, audit findings, compliance obligations, and remediation activities.
• Drive governance and assurance activities across technology and cyber functions.
• Support regulatory engagement with bodies such as OLGR and NICC.
• Strengthen technology risk culture, accountability, and control maturity across the organisation.
• Establish and uplift data governance practices, including data ownership, data quality, data stewardship, and privacy-related controls.
• Coordinate technology risk reporting and governance forums to provide leadership visibility of material risks and emerging themes.
• Partner with technology, architecture, cyber, and business teams to ensure data governance requirements are embedded into technology initiatives and operational processes
  

What we are looking for

• Experience in technology risk management, audit, compliance, cyber assurance, or a related governance function.
• Strong understanding of technology and cyber risk frameworks, controls, and industry standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT or PCI-DSS.
• Knowledge of data governance principles, including data ownership, stewardship, data quality, metadata, lineage, retention and regulatory obligations.
• Proven ability to coordinate audits, regulatory reviews, risk assessments, control testing and remediation activities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence outcomes across diverse business and technology teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear and concise reports for senior leadership and governance forums.
• A passion for building a strong risk culture and driving continuous improvement across technology, cyber and data governance practices.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Information Technology, Cyber Security, Risk Management, Business or a related discipline. Professional certifications such as CISA, CRISC, CISSP or similar will be highly regarded.
• Most importantly, you will be a trusted advisor who can balance governance with pragmatism, partnering with the business to strengthen technology resilience, improve risk visibility and enhance data governance outcomes across the organisation.
  

What we can offer you

• Complimentary meals on-site daily
• Discounted parking and public transport options
• Up to 30% discounts across award-winning restaurants and accommodation
• An inclusive and diverse workplace culture
• Supportive leadership and ongoing career development opportunities
• Mental health and wellbeing services
• Paid Parental leave from Day 1, Secondary Carer’s leave also on offer
• Opportunity to work with elite professionals and assets
  Please be aware that eligibility checks are required as part of the recruitment process and ongoing employment for this position.
  

Our culture

Each team member is expected to champion The Star’s Purpose, Values, and Principles (PVP), which serve as the cornerstone of The Star’s culture.

Our purpose is to create fun at trusted destinations. This commitment involves living our values of Build memorable connections, Own It, Lead with Integrity, and Take good care.

We welcome applications from all cultures, ages, religions, genders, LGBTQI+ people, Australia’s First Nations Peoples, and people with disabilities. We recognise the distinctive challenges that trans and gender-diverse applicants may encounter during the recruitment process. We offer a range of flexible working options for team members to find a balance between work and life that’s right for them and their unique well-being needs.

The Star was awarded WGEA Employer of Citation for Gender Equality (2022-24) and has been recognised as a 2025 PLATNIUM Employer by the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), which evaluates LGBTQI+ inclusiveness in the workplace.

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