Governance Specialist

vor 2 Wochen


Adelaide, Österreich SA Water Vollzeit

About the Company

SA Water is a successful, modern water utility wholly owned by the Government of South Australia. We employ more than 1,700 people across a broad range of disciplines who operate more than $14 billion worth of infrastructure to deliver essential water and sewerage services to more than 1.8 million South Australians.

We operate in a geographically and climatically diverse service area, with sites and locations from Ceduna through to Port Augusta, the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands, across to the Riverland, down to Mount Gambier, and most places in between.

Our strength and expertise have been shaped by our history. For more than 165 years, South Australians have depended on us to innovate and deliver efficient and sustainable water services. With nationally and internationally recognised industry expertise, we’re focused on understanding and meeting our customers’ expectations.

As well as safely delivering smart and reliable services for our customers of today, we innovate to shape the water solutions of the future that will support thriving economies and healthy communities.

We are driven by our values; we value our people, we do work that matters, we keep it real, we know that our work has impact and we are future focussed. Staying true to our values ensures that we consistently deliver positive outcomes for all South Australians.

About the role

The Governance Specialist will play a pivotal role in strengthening SA Water’s Corporate Governance function. This position will provide independent governance advice and insights to the Executive Leadership Team, Senior Management and Leaders, ensuring the effectiveness of governance practices, and internal control processes to ensure the continual success of the organisation.

About Business Insights and Excellence

The Business Insights and Excellence group drives operational excellence by enabling best business practices, economic pricing, financial management, supply chain management, and Risk Governance & Assurance to support the broader business and partners in delivering reliable, cost-effective, sustainable, and future-focused outcomes.

In addition, your responsibilities will include:

Fostering trust with our people, customers and community by providing expert advice and service that ensure we effectively communicate and engage audiences with our business strategy and its delivery across South Australia, every day.

You will:

  • Ensure adherence to all legal and organisational obligations, maintaining the integrity of the Corporate Compliance Framework.
  • Implement and improve SA Water’s Governance Framework, identifying opportunities for system enhancements and providing recommendations to improve business effectiveness.
  • Contribute to the creation of efficient governance frameworks, leading corporate governance functions and providing support to various business units.
  • Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and AuditSA (previously known as the Auditor-General’s Department) and assisting management in achieving strategic objectives.

Your success in this role will come from:

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strategic and conceptual thinking with sound decision-making abilities.
  • Ability to navigate complex political and legislative environments with minimal direction.
  • Relevant experience in governance or related fields.
  • Qualifications in law, accounting, public policy, or a related discipline (Desirable)
  • Knowledge of governance practices in large organisations and public sector contexts (Desirable)

Further information can be found in the attached PD- Corporate Governance Specialist.docx

To apply, click 'Apply'. Please submit and complete the application form, upload a cover letter and current resume. For enquiries, please contact Tracy from the Talent Acquisition team

Applications close 4pm, 29 January 2025.

A great customer experience is best achieved by having a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from everyone, including people living with disability, job seekers of all ages, members of the LGBTQA+ community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Our Industry is like no other. Dive into the wonderful world of water and explore the boundless opportunities. Learn more about the water industry at careersinwater.com.au

Please note: We request that recruitment agencies do not submit candidates for this position, as they will not be accepted.



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