Governance, Risk, Compliance

**Who are we?**:
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 role**:
South East Water is now looking for a Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC) and Assurance Officer who will be responsible for leading South East Water’s cybersecurity GRC and assurance initiatives. Reporting directly to the CISO, this role is vital for maintaining regulatory compliance, monitoring cybersecurity risks, and strengthening SEW's security posture.

Key responsibilities include:

- Develop, maintain, and review security standards, policies, processes, and procedures to align with best practices
- Ensure compliance with relevant cybersecurity frameworks, including NIST, VPDSS, and internal security standards
- Support developing and managing a Common Controls Framework (CCF) to streamline security and compliance controls
- Conduct risk assessments to identify security control gaps, exceptions, and areas for improvement
- Provide regular updates and reports to the CISO on cybersecurity risks, compliance status, and assurance activities.

**Who are you?**:
A strategic thinker, with a sharp eye for risk, compliance and assurance, you'll have a working knowledge of NIST, VPDSS, ISA 62443, ISO 27001, CIS, and other security frameworks to be able to strengthen our governance, ensure regulatory compliance and drive a culture of accountability across the organisation. Your well-honed communication skills will allow you to engage effectively with diverse stakehodlers, including executives, technical and non-technical teams and your strong analytical and problem solving skills will be called upon to assess risks and recommend improvements.

**What's in it for you?**:
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.
- Additional leave 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

**We're for everyone**:
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.

**Keen to make an impact?**:
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.