Head of Governance, Risk and Compliance

About Us!

We are greyhound lovers who facilitate the commercial operation of our vibrant sport of greyhound racing. GRNSW is invested at every stage of the greyhound lifecycle from kennel to couch; breeding, racing to pet placement. GRNSW is committed to the long-term sustainability of the industry by caring for our People, Pups and Participants. Greyhound Racing NSW is the body corporate of our industry, charged with providing strategic direction, innovation and governance. GRNSW promotes the exciting racing aspect of the industry, as well as the equally important rehoming of our athletes.

About The Role!

Suits a GRC guru who will be supported to make a real difference. An opportunity to apply their expertise through implementing valuable fit for purpose frameworks and processes. A role that is integral in protecting the organisation and our people by ensuring our practices; meet legislative requirements, are designed to be sustainable and allow for innovation and progress. The purpose of our Head of Governance, Risk and Compliance is to drive impact by educating and embedding behaviour to develop a strong GRC culture.

About The Responsibilities:

• Lead Enterprise Risk Management – identify, assess, and mitigate risks across the organisation.
• Drive Governance & Compliance – maintain up-to-date policies, registers, and delegations.
• Oversee procurement, contracts, briefing papers, and tendering processes.
• Manage internal & external audits, ensuring compliance and timely responses.
• Deliver risk reporting, analysis, and executive/board presentations.
• Develop and implement SOPs across the organisation.
• Provide staff training, building a strong governance, risk, and compliance culture.
• Partner with executives to shape fit-for-purpose GRC frameworks.
• Engage stakeholders with clear communication, advice, and consultation.
• Ensure privacy, information requests, and sensitive consultations are managed effectively.

About Our Perks!

• Christmas holiday shutdown period for two weeks.
• 5 for 4 weeks Annual Leave initiative. Take 4 weeks AL within a year, and you receive a 5th AL week to take in the same year.
• Hybrid working and flexible work hours.
• $1000 Wellbeing payment provided at $250 per quarter for you to take care of you.
• Employee Wellbeing Platform 'Sonder' for you and your family.
• Bi-yearly company-wide events.
• Truly a great culture where we all are invested in our People, Pups and Participants!

About our Values aligning with yours!

• Integrity in practice - Demonstrates a consistent and uncompromising commitment to the highest personal, and professional standards.
• Collaboration in practice - Values the importance to consistently establish and maintain credibility, engagement, and partnerships with a broad range of people.
• Accountable in practice - Willingness to be held to account for decisions, performance, emotions, and behaviours.
• Respect in practice - Respectfully acknowledge differences and consistently accommodate various opinions in their decision-making and actions.
• Excellence in practice - motivated to deliver quality service and critique current practices with a critical lens, to seek innovative improvements with a positive and sustainable impact.

About You!

• Tertiary qualifications in operational excellence, business, or law.
• 10+ years’ leadership experience in governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) within regulated or commercial environments.
• Expertise in corporate governance, risk management frameworks, and compliance policies, including internal audit, privacy, and GIPA legislation.
• Proven record in project and change management, with knowledge of methodologies such as RACI and Design Thinking.
• Strong stakeholder management skills: conflict resolution, negotiation, influencing, and consensus building.
• Highly developed research, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, including report writing.
• Ability to work independently, manage upwards, and collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Deep understanding of GRNSW’s regulatory environment and ability to foster a culture of governance, compliance, and risk excellence.

How To Apply

If this sounds like you, we would love to receive your application!