Senior Assurance Consultant

2 days ago


Adelaide, South Australia SA Water Full time

About SA Water

SA Water is a leading water utility in South Australia, employing over 1,700 people across various disciplines. With a diverse service area spanning from Ceduna to Mount Gambier, we operate $14 billion worth of infrastructure to deliver essential water and sewerage services to over 1.8 million South Australians.

We have a rich history, with over 165 years of experience in delivering efficient and sustainable water services. Our expertise has been shaped by our commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction.

Our company values drive us to consistently deliver positive outcomes for all South Australians: Value our people, do work that matters, keep it real, know that our work has impact, and be future-focussed.

About the Role:

The Senior Assurance Consultant will play a key role in enhancing the value of SA Water's Corporate Assurance function. This role involves providing independent and objective assurance, advice, and insights to the Board, Chief Executive, and Senior Management on risk management, governance, and internal control processes.

About Business Insights and Excellence:

The Business Insights and Excellence group drives operational excellence through best business practices, economic pricing, supply chain management, and performance optimisation. As a Senior Assurance Consultant, you will contribute to this group by enabling the broader business and partners to deliver reliable, cost-effective, sustainable, and future-focused outcomes.

Your Responsibilities:

  • Foster trust with our people, customers, and community by providing expert advice and service that ensures effective communication and engagement with our business strategy and its delivery across South Australia.
  • Maintain the integrity of the Corporate Compliance Framework by adhering to all legal and organisational obligations, including legislation and internal policies.
  • Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of SA Water's Assurance Framework, embedding it into daily operations and providing recommendations for enhancements.
  • Contribute to the development of reports for the Governance, Finance, and Risk Committee and lead 2nd line assurance reporting for Executive oversight.
  • Develop and implement efficient and contemporary assurance processes, systems, and practices across SA Water.
  • Build strong relationships across the business and participate collaboratively to leverage expertise for better decision-making.

Your Success Factors:

  • Tertiary qualifications in law, accounting, internal audit, public policy/administration, or a related discipline.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills for influencing stakeholders.
  • Strategic and conceptual thinking with sound decision-making abilities.
  • Relevant experience in an assurance role or related field.
  • Knowledge of governance disciplines in large organisations, especially within the public sector (desirable).
  • Understanding of the political and legislative context affecting public organisations (desirable).
  • Ability to navigate complex political and legislative environments with minimal direction.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team at SA Water, contributing to the delivery of essential water and sewerage services to over 1.8 million South Australians. As a Senior Assurance Consultant, you will be part of a collaborative environment that values your expertise and supports your professional growth.

Salary Range: AU$120,000 - AU$150,000 per annum, depending on experience.



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