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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 job  

As a Technology Risk Management Specialist, you will play an important role in strengthening risk practices in line with the Enterprise and Technology Risk Management Frameworks. You work closely with technical teams and project stakeholders to identify, assess and manage Technology risks, ensuring risks and controls are clearly understood, assessed, documented and actioned. Through risk workshops, guidance, training, coaching, and practical advice, you will help uplift risk capability, improve consistency and support more confident decision‑making across Technology.

In this role, you’ll maintain the Technology Risk Register and Risk Profile, track mitigation actions, prepare clear and tailored reporting, and support audits and compliance activities. Your work will bring structure and clarity to Technology risk management and will directly contribute to the reliability, resilience and effectiveness of our technology environments.

About the Person

The ideal candidate is someone who brings a balance of technical understanding, facilitation skill and strong stakeholder engagement. You enjoy working closely with Technology teams and project specialists, and you are comfortable guiding conversations that bring clarity, structure and focus to risk.

You build trust easily by being reliable, collaborative and clear in your communication. You are skilled at adapting your style depending on who you are engaging. You take ownership of your work, follow through on actions, and have the confidence to challenge and influence respectfully when needed.

Above all, you thrive in environments where you can support others, improve processes, and contribute to a strong and mature Technology risk culture.

About Technology

The Technology group is constantly pushing the boundaries of innovation and technology and is driven by its collaborative inclusive culture. This team of diverse professionals is dedicated to transforming digital landscapes, ensuring seamless operations, delivering cutting-edge solutions and utilising data for optimised decision making. With a focus on the future and a commitment to excellence now, the group thrives on solving complex challenges, driving efficiency, and enhancing user experiences.

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: 

• Facilitate Technology risk workshops to support identification, assessment and management of risks and controls.
• Maintain the Technology Risk Register and Technology Risk Profile with accuracy and timeliness.
• Work with risk and control owners to monitor, track and close risk actions.
• Support Technology teams in applying risk management practices and understanding Technology‑specific risk requirements.
• Identify dependencies, interconnections and impacts across Technology functions.
• Provide clear and tailored reporting on Technology risk trends, issues and emerging risks.
• Assist in coordinating internal and external audits related to Technology risk, resilience and compliance.

Your success in this role will come from: 

• University degree in business/governance/audit/compliance or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in the following risk processes: risk assessment, controls assessment, building risk profiles, third party risk management, assurance, management reporting.
• Demonstrated understanding of governance, risk management, assurance and process improvement concepts.
• Demonstrated application of risk management principles and practice including technology, projects, and/or enterprise.
• Proven experience in operating in a regulated environment and managing internal and external audits.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to enable establishment and maintenance of positive relationships with stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Technology Risk Management and Technology Resilience practices is desirable.

Further information can be found in the attached PD – Tech Risk Management Specialist.

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

Applications close 11:55pm, 16 March 2026.

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.