The Company and Opportunity

The Shellharbour Club, affectionally known as Shellys is a registered Club situated in the coastal region of Shellharbour, within the Illawarra region. As a strongly established market leader in the hospitality industry, we pride ourselves on being a family-friendly, community focussed club. We offer multiple diverse dining outlets, bars, live entertainment, indoor and outdoor kids play areas, versatile event spaces, while actively supporting the local community through grants.

As part of our continued commitment to operational excellence, regulatory compliance and harm minimisation in the evolving AML/CTF and gaming harm minimisation landscape, an exciting opportunity is now available for an experienced and detail-focused professional to join the Club in the newly created role of Full time Gaming Compliance Officer.

The role

Working as a key member of the Operational Management team and reporting directly to the Gaming Manager, the Gaming Compliance Officer is responsible for leading the Club's gaming compliance framework, ensuring the highest standards of governance, regulatory compliance and operational integrity across Gaming Operations. This is a hands-on role where you will oversee compliance across Responsible Gambling, Harm Minimisation, AML/CTF, Gaming Regulations and venue operational standards, while driving a proactive culture of risk management, accountability and continuous improvement. You will work closely with the Gaming Manager, AML/CTF Compliance Officer and frontline team members to ensure the Club remains compliant with legislative obligations and industry best practice.

In this role, you will:

- Lead the Club's gaming compliance framework by monitoring, auditing and reporting on Gaming, Responsible Gambling, AML/CTF and legislative compliance obligations.





- Drive the Club's harm minimisation strategy through responsible gambling initiatives, customer welfare processes, self-exclusion management, staff education and compliance monitoring.

- Coordinate and support the implementation and ongoing effectiveness of the Club's AML/CTF Program, including transaction monitoring, customer due diligence, investigations, reporting and regulatory compliance.

- Oversee compliance with gaming legislation through regular audits, operational reviews, regulatory submissions and effective management of gaming machine, player account and venue compliance requirements.

- Maintain and enhance the Club's Gaming Plan of Management, compliance systems, procedures and reporting frameworks to minimise regulatory risk and support operational excellence.

- Deliver engaging compliance training, briefings and coaching to operational leaders and frontline employees, building capability and fostering a strong culture of compliance, accountability and continuous improvement.

- Prepare compliance reports, identify emerging risks and trends, recommend corrective actions and provide timely reporting to management and key stakeholders.

- Partner with operational leaders to maintain high venue standards, promote effective risk management practices and ensure compliance is embedded into everyday operations.

What can you offer to the role?

- Experience in gaming, compliance, risk, audit or regulatory environments.

- Strong understanding of gaming legislation and AML/CTF obligations.





- High attention to detail with strong analytical and reporting skills.

- Ability to interpret legislation and implement practical compliance solutions.

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

- Professional, confidential and solutions-focused approach.

- RSA, RCG and Advanced RCG is essential.

- AML/CTF Compliance Officer training is desirable.

What’s on offer?

- An opportunity to help shape the Club’s gaming governance and compliance.

- Work closely with Executives and Senior Management to drive impact on the safety, integrity and reputation of the Club.

- Access to learning and training, along with career growth and professional development opportunities.

- 5 weeks annual leave + leave loading, or the option to have this packaged.

- Onsite at the Club, predominantly working Monday to Friday.

- Duty meals - meal card to access Food and Beverage.

- Employee Access Program.

- Reward and Recognition scheme.

- Onsite parking.

If this sounds like your next career move and you wish to join a successful, dynamic and progressive team, who offer the latest products and services and want to be part of a community club that genuinely gives back to the local community, apply before the close date of 24th July 2026. Alternatively, you can email your application to the Human Resources department, *******@shellys.com.au

Our business is committed to employing individuals who align with our values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants' suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks.

Please note, due to the number of applications received, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

📌 Gaming Compliance Coordinator (Wollongong)
🏢 The Shellharbour Club
📍 Wollongong