Risk Advisor

For your application to be considered, please apply via our website www.newater.com.au/careers

• Please ensure to include a copy of your resume, cover letter and your key selection criteria responses with your application.

The Risk Advisor:

Leads and supports:

• the application of the Board’s Risk Management Framework.
• the application of risk analysis, assessments, and reviews.
• the development of Business Continuity/Resilience Plans for each business unit.
• risk-based projects including the needed development and maintenance of current and new risk registers.

Provides advice on:

• the application of the risk framework, permissions, and reportingin the delivery of capital works program and projects.
• assurance activities on the application of the risk permissions, risk appetite and management tolerances.
• North East Water’s incident management teams in the application of risk-based decision making and business continuity plans during times of emergency and other business shocks.
• the enterprise-wide risk management system through delivery of briefings, presentations, inductions and training. 

Coordinates:

• the corporation’sCritical Infrastructure Register (CIR), including periodic review and reporting.
• risk reports to internal and external stakeholders. 

Key Selection Criteria

• Highly developed communication, interpersonal and organisational skills. 
• Demonstrated risk management experience, preferably in a regulated public sector or corporate environment.
• Completion of formal risk management and/or business continuity training.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of risk management processes in accordance with ISO31000 and the Victorian Government Risk Management Framework is highly desirable.

Working at North East Water

North East Water is a leader in a unique and rewarding industry. This is thanks to our team who makes sure we exceed the expectations of our customers and communities. We’re committed to providing a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment, and offer a range of benefits to our people, including:

• Our state-of-the-art regional headquarters,
• Getting out and about in the beautiful north east region,
• Great work-life balance with a range of flexible working arrangements,
• Professional development through on-the-job and external training, leadership development programs, mentoring and secondment opportunities,
• Annual salary increases and superannuation,
• Paid parental leave,
• Health and wellbeing activities,
• Employee Assistance Program,
• Study assistance,
• An array of personal leave options,
• Social club,
• plus much, much more!

Position Information 

• An attractive salary range of $78,527 to $100,709 plus 11% superannuation, depending on skills and experience.
• This is a full time, ongoing position.
• To view the Position Description, please visit www.newater.com.au/careers

If you have any position enquiries, please do not hesitate to contact Misty Howard, Manager Strategy, Governance and Risk on 0417 328 ***.

Applications close 27 March 2024.