About the Role
We are seeking a highly driven Program Manager, Modern Slavery & Sustainability. Reporting to the Director, Group Sustainability, you will play a central role in ensuring we maintain strong compliance standards, demonstrate transparency in our supply chain, and prepare the organisation for evolving global reporting expectations. In this role, you will lead the full delivery of our annual UK, Australian, and Canadian statements addressing modern slavery. You will also help Aristocrat follow the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). You will work in close coordination with teams across Sustainability, Supply Chain, Legal, Compliance and Communications to drive continuous improvement and embed responsible business practices across our global operations. What You'll Do: Leading the preparation, drafting and project management of Aristocrat’s annual Modern Slavery Statement, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and compliance with legislative requirements across Australia, Canada and the UK. Partner closely with Aristocrat’s communications and legal teams. Facilitating Aristocrat’s cross-functional Modern Slavery Working Group, including agenda setting, action tracking, and delivery of strategic priorities Partnering with Legal, Supply Chain, Procurement, HR and other functions to identify, assess, and mitigate modern slavery risks across our operations and value chain. Leading internal preparations to ensure Aristocrat is ready to meet obligations under ESRS, including policy development, gap assessments, double materiality preparation, and assurance-readiness activities Providing expert mentorship to internal collaborators on issues related to modern-day forced labor, fundamental rights, and associated sustainability matters, including standards reporting, risk assessment, and audit procedures. Prepare and deliver presentations to executive committees, and contribute to Board reporting as required. Leverage appropriate technologies, tools and platforms to strengthen data collection, due diligence processes and reporting efficiency. What We're Looking For: Minimum 3+ years’ of professional experience in modern slavery, human rights, and/or sustainability reporting, within a corporate or advisory setting. Strong understanding of relevant human rights frameworks and legislation, including the UN Guiding Principles on Business & Human Rights and the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth). Experience working with major sustainability reporting frameworks (e.g., ESRS, ASRS, GRI, SASB). Outstanding project and program management skills, with meticulous attention to detail and an ability to prioritise multiple priorities. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to engage, influence, and work effectively with diverse collaborators across cultures and time zones. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in using compliance or due diligence platforms. Positive attitude with a focus on delivering high-quality outcomes. Ability to work flexibly and effectively across a diverse global business. Why Aristocrat? Aristocrat is a world leader in gaming content and technology, and a top-tier publisher of free-to-play mobile games. We deliver great performance for our B2B customers and bring joy to the lives of the millions of people who love to play our casino and mobile games. And while we focus on fun, we never forget our responsibilities. We strive to lead the way in responsible gameplay, and to lift the bar in company governance, employee wellbeing and sustainability. We’re a diverse business united by shared values and an inspiring mission to bring joy to life through the power of play. We aim to create an environment where individual differences are valued, and all employees have the opportunity to realize their potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, cultural background, disability status or LGBTQ+ identity. EEO M/F/D/V World Leader in Gaming Entertainment Robust benefits package Global career opportunities Our Values All about the Player Talent Unleashed Collective Brilliance Good Business Good Citizen Travel Expectations Up to 25% Additional Information At this time, we are unable to sponsor work visas for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the job posting location for this position on a full-time basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. Aristocrat Leisure Limited (Aristocrat) is a global entertainment and content creation company powered by technology to deliver world-leading casino and mobile games. Listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), Aristocrat (ASX code: ALL) is headquartered in Sydney, Australia, with over 7300 employees working in more than 20 locations across the globe. Aristocrat offers a diverse range of products and services including electronic gaming machines, casino management systems, mobile games and online real money games, including iLottery. Aristocrat has seven corporate functions and three reporting segments that span regulated land-based gaming (Aristocrat Gaming), social casino (Product Madness) and regulated online real money gaming (Aristocrat Interactive). Our game and product portfolios collectively entertain millions of players worldwide every day. Across our global enterprise, Aristocrat aims to create long-term sustainable value for all stakeholders by upholding our core values and producing the world’s best gaming content. Our people-first mindset prioritises the safety and wellbeing of our people. We have ambitions to be an industry leader in responsible gameplay and we invest in employees’ development and offer career pathways, so they have what they need to do their best work at Aristocrat. Our values of Talent Unleashed, All About the Player, Collective Brilliance and Good Business, Good Citizen guide and inspire us every day. We are excited about the future of Aristocrat and united by our mission and we invite everyone to join us as we bring joy to life through the power of play! Aristocrat Leisure Limited or its affiliates worldwide provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to any protected characteristic, such as race, color, sex, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by local, state/provincial or federal law. If you need assistance or accommodation applying for a position, please reach out to helpdesk-recruiting@aristocrat.com. At Aristocrat, sustainability is embedded in our strategy, operations and the values and culture of our teams across the globe. Our Sustainability report provides information on the progress we’ve made each year, across our four strategic sustainability pillars – Good Governance & Responsible Business, Empowering Safer Play (formerly responsible gameplay), Operational Sustainability & Climate, and People & Community. You can read more about our progress here: https://www.aristocrat.com/sustainability/