Chief Risk Officer

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We're here to help people live well and create a better and more sustainable future. We support healthy and liveable communities by delivering water, sewerage and recycled water services to 1.77 million people who rely on us every day and every night. At South East Water, we innovate with purpose and act with care to deliver healthy water for life. Fresh thinking and collaboration are at the heart of our organisation. We are constantly learning, embracing the challenges of today and excited by the opportunities that tomorrow will bring.

The Chief Risk Officer (CRO) is a key senior position and has primary accountability for overseeing the ongoing strategic development and implementation of SEW's risk management function.

The CRO is responsible for maturing and leading a contemporary approach to uplifting enterprise-wide risk culture and compliance.

Providing strategic direction, leadership and oversight of an effective risk governance framework, compliance obligations, insurance portfolio, quality systems, assurance and resilience processes, are critical success factors for this role.

The CRO also fulfills the role of Chief Audit Officer, with the responsibility for the requirements of the Internal Audit Charter.

A strategic and transformational CRO, you are viewed as a trusted advisor with a demonstrated ability to challenge the status quo and drive cultural change.

You have substantial experience in leading and directing an enterprise risk and compliance function in a large and complex organisation, preferably in the services sector or a state government context. You bring best practice expertise and a focus on emerging methodologies.

You're an agile, flexible and collaborative leader who fosters a proactive, cohesive and high-performing team environment that builds trust and credibility with all stakeholders by ensuring risk and reputation are managed effectively.

Working at South East Water means you can enjoy a wealth of benefits, starting with the chance to be part of an organisation deeply committed to environmental initiatives and sustainability; one who has been recognised as one of the top 101 Workplaces for Women in Australia by Work180 for the past two consecutive years.

South East Water cultivates a dynamic culture that emphasises collaboration and strong work ethics, supported by career-focused learning and development opportunities.

As a SEW employee, you can enjoy the following offerings from our benefits package:

• Access to My Fitness Passport, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), annual flu shots, and health checks.
• Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work options and leave purchasing.
• Life insurance and salary continuance.
• 15 weeks paid parental leave and paid superannuation on eligible portions of unpaid parental leave.
• Additionalleave offerings, such as cultural and ceremonial leave and study leave.
• Head office with modern facilities and panoramic beachfront views, a separate parents' room, a prayer and meditation room, an onsite cafe, and free parking.
• Opportunity to be part of great initiatives involving the local community

Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. It makes us better learners, thinkers and collaborators, helping create better outcomes for our customers.

We are deeply committed to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ individuals, people with disability and jobseekers of all ages and cultures. We aim to provide an inclusive, accessible workplace where everyone is welcome, safe, and celebrated. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss your reasonable adjustments during interviews, please reach out to our Talent team at careers@southeastwater.com.au.

South East Water has partnered with SHK to facilitate this recruitment process. Direct and third-party applications will be forwarded to SHK.

To apply, clickhere , submitting your resume in Microsoft Word format.

For more information prior to application, please call Andrew Richards on + 61 422 279 039 or Elizabeth McMahon at SHK on +61 491 943 514.

To be considered for this opportunity, you must hold unrestricted working rights for the period of employment at the time of application. Successful candidates will also be required to undergo a number of pre-employment checks, including a police records check

South East Water operates a 24/7 service environment. Whilst this role does not involve after-hours rostered duty, all employees may be required to provide out of hours support from time to time as required.