About the Company 

Every day our people provide reliable and trusted water services for more than 1.8 million South Australians. Our work helps ensure this state is a sustainable and healthy place to work and live. 

Our business supports our state’s prosperity and is significant in both size and impact. With a commitment to being climate-ready, we are guided by environmental goals and practices that enable continued service delivery, not just for today’s community, but for future generations.  

For more than 165 years we have been delivering services for South Australians. Ongoing adaptation is necessary, and our people are encouraged to share and develop innovative solutions and fresh ideas. 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 South Australians.

In short, we make a positive different to the lives of South Australians and the communities they live in every day. 

About the Job

Lead the development and implementation of governance and assurance frameworks to ensure ethical leadership, integrity, and transparency at SA Water. This critical role will drive contemporary governance practices and provide trusted assurance systems that strengthen public confidence in SA Water's operations.

About Business Insights and Excellence

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

Your responsibilities for this opportunity 

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: 

• Seek opportunities to improve and embed SA Water’s Governance and Assurance Frameworks into operations.
• Provide strategic advice on governance, assurance, and risk management processes.
• Oversee responses to AuditSA and support the annual Internal Audit Program.
• Ensure Corporate Governance Management Systems are current, functional, and audited effectively.
• Lead and develop a collaborative, high-performing governance and assurance team.

Your success in this role will come from: 

• Proven experience in leading governance or assurance functions.
• Strategic thinking and decision-making skills in complex environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Relevant qualifications (law, accounting, internal audit, or public policy) and membership eligibility with the Institute of Internal Auditors.
• Ability to lead management system certification and promote continuous improvement.

Further information can be found in the attached PD – Manager Corporate Governance and Assurance 

To apply, click 'Apply'. Please submit and complete the application form, upload a cover letter and current resume. For enquiries, please contact Brit Lee from the Talent Acquisition team brit.lee@sawater.com.au.

Applications close 4pm, 17th 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 LGBTIQA+ 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.