Full-Time

Head of Responsible Wagering

Updated on 8/23/2026

Picklebet

Picklebet

51-200 employees

Mobile-first platform for esports betting

No salary listed

Sydney NSW, Australia + 1 more

More locations: Newstead QLD, Australia

In Person

The role can be based in Brisbane or Sydney.

Bachelor's

Category
Legal & Compliance (1)
Required Skills
Customer Service

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Requirements
  • A tertiary qualification in Business, Compliance, or a related discipline is preferred.
  • At least 2 years of experience in an operational regulatory or compliance role is required.
  • Experience working within complex regulatory frameworks and translating rules into live, functional business processes is required.
  • Experience writing and implementing end-to-end, best-practice process documentation is required.
  • The candidate must be comfortable and capable of working in a 24/7 multinational environment, including flexibility outside standard business hours.
  • The candidate must demonstrate empathy and sound judgment when handling sensitive customer situations.
  • The candidate must have a genuine passion for responsible wagering and player protection.
Responsibilities
  • Ensure ongoing compliance with all licensing and legal obligations relating to responsible wagering.
  • Lead the operational day-to-day running of the Responsible Gambling department and manage a 24/7 multinational team.
  • Stay current with regulatory updates across relevant jurisdictions and translate new requirements into day-to-day operational workflows.
  • Oversee harm-minimization monitoring using behavioral analytics and player-protection tools to identify at-risk customers and guide timely interventions.
  • Liaise with Responsible Wagering Australia and other relevant bodies to provide real-world insights and support robust decision-making.
  • Ensure all Responsible Gambling training and process documentation remains valid, current, and fit for purpose.
  • Act as the primary stakeholder and voice for Responsible Gambling in product-related projects and system enhancements.
  • Respond to and liaise with relevant regulators on specific Responsible Gambling cases, and prepare related regulatory submissions and management reports.
  • Collaborate with Fraud and Payments, Customer Service, and Trading teams on shared Responsible Gambling signals and customer-protection outcomes.
Desired Qualifications
  • Gambling industry experience is highly preferred.

Picklebet is an online betting platform that focuses on esports and sports betting as well as daily fantasy sports contests. It operates on a mobile-first app where users can place traditional bets on match outcomes for esports and sports, or join daily fantasy contests, with revenue coming from the betting margin (juice) and entry fees for fantasy contests. The product combines betting options with social features, data, analysis, and news to help users make informed decisions and to build a community around betting. It differentiates itself by targeting the esports and young adult audience (millennials and Gen Z) and by integrating content and social experiences into the betting platform, rather than just providing odds and wagers. Picklebet aims to grow the Australian market and beyond by delivering an accessible, engaging betting experience that blends gaming, sports, and community.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$9.7M

Headquarters

Darwin, Australia

Founded

2017

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What believers are saying

  • January 2026 promotions like Pakenham reloads and Canterbury boosts support retention.
  • Picklebet still holds an active Northern Territory licence, verified March 2026.
  • App updates in May 2026 highlight personalized promos, live betting, and 200-plus race offers.

What critics are saying

  • ACMA finalized 2026 enforcement over BetStop breaches after 2024 self-exclusion failures.
  • A self-excluded user opened a Picklebet account within two minutes, damaging trust.
  • Tabcorp, BetChamps, and other rivals intensify pressure on margins and acquisition spend.

What makes Picklebet unique

  • Picklebet combines esports, sports, racing, and fantasy in one mobile account.
  • Its 2023 Series A drew Discerning Capital and Drive by DraftKings.
  • The app emphasizes Same Game Multis and Same Race Multis across Australian codes.

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Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

2%
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