Head of Technology - Sports & Risk - Unlimited Growth Potential

About Us 
Sportsbet is a leading Australian e-commerce business in the online wagering sector, bringing excitement to over 2 million Aussies. We do this by living our values to create an innovative entertainment brand, trailblazing products and best-in-class platforms that deliver great experiences to our customers.  

We have over 1,300 team members at Sportsbet but as part of the Flutter Group, we’re a true global player. 
 

Committed To Safer Gambling 

Our commitment to safer gambling is genuine and demonstrated through the wide range of responsible gambling initiatives and tools. 

We’re proud to be the leaders in safer gambling in our industry, not just locally, but globally. 

About The Role 

As a Head of Technology - Sports & Risk, you'll lead a team of leaders and specialists spanning design, engineering, delivery and operations of technical solutions to deliver Sportsbet’s portfolio and technical systems that underpin them.  Additionally, the Head of Technology will also lead delivery through others in both other technology and commercial teams as part of project and program structures.

Reporting into the GM of Betting Product Technology, you’ll use a data led approach to continually improve the ways of working within your teams & set the direction for a cross functional team, focusing on results aligned to our strategy.

Responsibilities Include: 

• Create a highly engaged and productive environment where teams thrive and have freedom to, in the spirit of agile, do what works, try new things, stop doing things that don't work
• Ensure teams leverage a delivery approach and methodology that provides consistency of delivery, at the pace and quality required by Sportsbet
• Provide continual support and maintenance of your platforms to ensure they run at peak performance, meeting or exceeding service level expectations
• Ensure the platform architecture and roadmap capture both a current and future state, articulating the key maintenance or enhancement initiatives that are planned for the coming 3, 6 and 12 months’ timeframes
• Working with peers across Sportsbet to drive product & technology innovation in our core betting products
• Work with colleagues in the Flutter group to leverage ‘The Flutter Edge’ by identifying opportunities and implementing strategies to leverage Technology capabilities and knowledge globally where it is commercially and operationally advantageous to Sportsbet and/or Flutter.

The Perks 

We work hard and play hard, so along with a competitive salary and generous performance-based bonus, here’s some of our other perks: 

• 25 days annual leave (that’s right, a whole extra week!) 
• Genuine flexible working policy with a $800 work from home office allowance 
• Weekly concierge service including free massages, manicure/nail appointments – all onsite! 
• Daily fresh fruit, free breakfast, sparkling water and Kombucha on tap in the office (did we mention we have a bar fridge for Thursday night drinks!?) 
• Tailored career development programs  
• Access to end of trip facilities with an onsite table tennis and pool table 
• Discounted gym memberships, and loads of internal events 
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and a Circle In membership 
• Industry leading Parental Leave support program with 26 weeks paid leave for Primary Carers and no wait time. We also have a progressive return to work benefit for your first 6 months back: come back for 3 days, get paid for 4; come back for 4 days, get paid for 5. 

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we review candidates within 2-3 weeks of advertising. Be sure to check out our Life@Sportsbet Instagram page, Sportsbet LinkedIn page as well our careers website for more information and insight into our culture.   

Our Focus on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion 

We’re an inclusive employer who welcomes you for who you are, as you are – so, if you require adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know in your application or contact us if you’d like to discuss this in more detail. 

If you think you’d be a great fit but don’t necessarily meet everything in the job description, please still get in touch. 

Read more about our contribution to Flutter’s global Positive Impact Plan. 

Need To Work Flexibly? 

We know flex means different things to different people, let us know how we can support you to be your best. 

Ready to bring excitement to life? Apply now