Compliance & Assurance Manager

The Victoria Racing Club (VRC) is the premier racing club in Australia, known for hosting the iconic Melbourne Cup Carnival. As an industry leader, we are committed to delivering world-class racing, entertainment, and hospitality experiences. Our mission is to be treasured by all as a world leader in racing and event entertainment, guaranteeing an unrivalled experience. We believe this doesn’t stop with the experience we provide for our customers; but the experience we provide for our team is just as important. With a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and community engagement, we are seeking talented individuals to join our team and contribute to our continued success.

About the role

We are on the hunt to fill the position of Compliance and Assurance Manager. As the Compliance and Assurance Manager at Victoria Racing Club, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the organisation maintains the highest standards of compliance, risk management, and internal controls. This full-time position is based in Flemington and is integral to the strategic objectives of the Racing Club.

Key Accountabilities

• Maintain an up-to-date register of compliance obligations and operational risks.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes; assess impacts and support compliance integration with business owners.
• Provide input to legal on regulatory changes requiring advocacy.
• Develop and review risk appetite statements aligned with key stakeholders.
• Assign and clarify accountability for obligations across leaders and executives.
• Educate leaders to ensure awareness and compliance with obligations.
• Collaborate with operational teams to ensure effective, scalable, and well-documented controls.
• Evaluate control effectiveness and support continuous improvement of the control environment.
• Design and implement an assurance framework with control testing and quality procedures.
• Report assurance outcomes to leadership and maintain control testing schedules.
• Lead audit readiness assessments and remediation programs.
• Develop and implement incident and crisis management procedures.
• Guide executive response to compliance breaches or material incidents.
• Collaborate with legal on regulatory and stakeholder engagement during incidents.
• Maintain a register of key strategic risks and monitor mitigation progress.
• Establish a consistent compliance and risk reporting framework.
• Prepare and present reports to the Board, ARMC, and Executive Leadership Team.
• Support Head of Legal, Risk & Governance with regulatory matters.
• Coordinate insurance renewals, claims, and disclosures with brokers and insurers.

Experience and Expertise

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field (e.g., law, accounting, business, or compliance)
• Significant experience (8+ years) in a compliance, risk, or assurance role, preferably within the sports or entertainment industry, or similar.
• Comprehensive understanding of compliance frameworks, internal controls, and risk management principles
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and mitigate compliance risks
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex information into actionable insights
• Demonstrated experience in leading and developing high-performing teams
• Proven track record of delivering compliance and assurance initiatives that drive continuous improvement

What’s in it for you?

• Work in a great team
• Be a part of our iconic racing club and “The Race that Stops the Nation”
• Join a company that wants to develop your career
• Health and Wellbeing programs including EAP
• Onsite parking
• Annual Staff Membership with discounts
• Work in beautiful surroundings at Flemington racecourse!

How to Apply

If you are passionate about compliance, enjoy working in a dynamic and prestigious environment, and are ready to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Apply now with your Resume and accompanying Cover Letter to be considered for the Compliance and Assurance Manager role at the Victoria Racing Club.

As part of the application process, you will be required to meet VRC's employment criteria, which may include but not be limited to reference checks, VEVO check and a National Police check.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Quality Assurance, Strategy / Planning, and Management

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