Head of Compliance & Risk

We're on the lookout for a Head of Compliance to lead our high performing team.
Legal Services – Employsure Law
Permanent / Full Time
Sydney
Up to $190K + super + perks!
At Peninsula, we’re proud to be a Great Place to Work certified company – our people stay because they are rewarded, valued and trusted to make an impact. Backed by one of the world's largest privately-owned business services groups, we're a market leader in HR, Employment Relations and Health & Safety advisory.

We support tens of thousands of businesses in the ANZ Region, giving them the tools, advice and confidence to manage their people and safety. Our business is growing fast, financially strong and backed by decades of success and innovation.
  
As Head of Compliance & Risk, you will lead the design, implementation and continuous improvement of Peninsula’s compliance program and risk frameworks, with a strong focus on sales and marketing processes. This role is critical in ensuring that customer acquisition, promotional practices and go-to-market strategies are in alignment with regulatory requirements.
  
What will you be doing?
  • Lead and upskill the Compliance and Risk team whilst ensuring the timely completion of all compliance and risk tasks and reporting.
  • Proactively engage with stakeholders and business units to develop a strong compliance and risk culture and develop initiatives to drive continuous improvement.
  • Develop, uplift and embed compliance and risk frameworks across the broader organisation.
  • Facilitate compliance and risk workshops and training sessions. 
  • Report to the Board on adherence to Compliance processes.
What will you bring?
  • 3+ years experience in leading, managing and developing compliance teams
  • 5+ years in a Compliance role with at least part of that time in business to consumer roles
  • An ability to be both strategic and hands-on in delivering objectives
  • Extensive experience developing, embedding and advising on compliance and risk obligations, processes & controls
  • Well-developed interpersonal skills, with an ability to build trust and establish strong relationships across disciplines.
  • A continuous improvement mindset and the ability to demonstrate high levels of initiative
What's in it for you:

You will be joining a global brand with local impact and career opportunities across ANZ and beyond. With unparalleled career pathways to ensure your progression, this is coupled with our Peninsula Perks which include:
  • Enhanced Leave: Start with up to 25 days leave in your first year and earn more as your career grows—up to 31 days after 5 years!
  • Profit Sharing: Share in the success of the business with an annual bonus.
  • Super Service & MVP Awards: Earn $1000 and enjoy a day off as a reward for demonstrating our values.
  • Career Pathways: Take your career further with a structured development path and opportunities to grow into management, training and beyond!
  • Education Assistance Program: We support your professional development with ongoing education assistance.
  • Bright Exchange: Access exclusive discounts on hundreds of products and services.
  • Health & Wellness: Enjoy a $250 voucher, gym discounts, and more!
  • Social Club: Enjoy monthly events to stay connected and have some fun along the way.
If you’re a seasoned Compliance leader, who thrives on leading & developing a team as well as working in a fast paced, high-volume environment, we’d love to hear from you. 

At Peninsula, we care about creating an inclusive workplace and celebrate diversity. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. 

How we reward your hard work

Profit sharing

Share in the success of the business with an annual bonus.

Enhanced leave

Start with up to 25 days leave in your first year, and earn more as your career grows - up to 31 days after 5 years!

Career pathways

Take your career further with a structured development path and opportunities to grow into an Associate Director role.

Super service

Earn $1000 and enjoy a day off as a reward for demonstrating our values.

Birthday leave

A day off to enjoy your birthday!

Health & wellness

Enjoy a $250 voucher, gym discounts, and more!

Education assistance program

We support your professional development with ongoing education assistance.

Our famous tea trolley

Weekly tea trolley.

Social Club

Enjoy monthly events to connect and have fun with your mates.

Bright Exchange

Access exclusive discounts on hundreds of products and services.

Peninsula pantry

A vast assortment of sweets and snacks to keep you going.

International MVP

International recognition for your hard work with expenses paid travel to our international conference.