Senior People Partner – Australia & Global Sportsbook Technology

Location:

Sydney, Australia (Hybrid)
Reports to: Global People Partner  (Sweden)

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The Opportunity

This is a unique opportunity to join as the most senior HR lead in Australia, while also playing a strategic global role partnering with senior leaders in our Sportsbook Technology function. You will:

• Lead all People strategy and delivery across our Australian operations (~200 employees across Sydney and Melbourne).
• Act as the global People Partner for Sportsbook Technology, working across multiple geographies to drive organisational effectiveness and workforce planning.
• Serve as a senior member of the global People Partnering & Operations team, contributing to enterprise-wide people initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Australia – Country HR Leadership

• Serve as the primary People & Culture leader for Australia (covering both Sydney and Darwin offices), advising senior leaders and ensuring alignment with both local needs and global strategy.
• Own delivery of core People programs including performance, engagement, compliance, employee relations, and organisational development.
• Lead and coach the local HR team (HR Advisor, Talent Acquisition, PX) with dotted reporting lines.
• Drive compliance with Australian employment laws, and lead local reporting requirements (e.g., gender equity, modern slavery).
• Embed global people initiatives within the local context while shaping local policy and practice where needed.

Global Sportsbook Technology – Strategic HR Business Partnering

• Partner with Global Sportsbook Tech leadership to drive strategic workforce planning, succession, and organisational design for the Sportsbook function.
• Co-create and deliver on performance, talent, and engagement strategies.
• Liaise with global Centres of Excellence (Reward, DE&I, Talent Development, OE) to ensure consistent and high-impact people programs.
• Act as a key voice for the Sportsbook Technology team within global People leadership forums.

About You

• Extensive experience in a senior HRBP or HR Manager role, with demonstrated success in both local line HR leadership and global strategic partnering.
• Deep understanding of Australian employment law, and experience operating independently in a regional or country-lead capacity.
• Proven ability to operate across complex matrix organisations, influencing senior stakeholders globally.
• Skilled in organisational development, workforce planning, and driving culture and engagement.
• Comfortable leading through ambiguity, building relationships across time zones, and managing both strategic and operational needs.
• Experience in regulated environments and familiarity with compliance standards across multiple jurisdictions is highly desirable.
• Experience of working across Europe and multiple time zones is essential

Why Join Us?

• Take full ownership of People leadership across a dynamic and growing market.
• Operate with true autonomy while being deeply embedded in a collaborative global People team.
• Influence the future of a global tech function critical to our business strategy.
• Enjoy a culture of flexibility, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Strong support for personal and professional development, including global exposure.