Manager Enterprise Risk & Assurance

Overview of role:

Wereseeking an experienced Manager Enterprise Risk & Assurance to lead and strengthen Coliban Waters enterprise-wide approach to risk management complianceassuranceand quality management.

Reporting to the Corporate Secretary & Governance Manageryoullplay a key leadership role in championing a positive and mature risk culture ensuring risk management is embedded in strategic and operational decision-making across the organisation.

This is an influential role working closely withbusiness managers and risk ownersleaders across the organisationincluding the Executive auditors governmentdepartmentsand other external role will berequiredto provide reports to the Board and Committees.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and continuously improve Coliban Waters enterprise Risk Management Frameworkprocessesand tools.

• Champion a positive risk culture and strengthen risk maturity across all levels of the organisation.

• Provide expert riskcomplianceand assurance advice to leadersand risk owners.

• Develop and oversee the strategicinternal audit programaligned with the Standing Directionsas approved by the Audit & Risk Committee.

• Undertake internal audits within the agreed remit to support the extensive scope of audit requirements.

• Monitor audit actions and support the organisation to implement improvements arising from audit findings.

• Lead corporate compliance and assurance activities including relevant government reportingattestationsand regulatory obligations.

• Lead the annual assurance review and sign-off of the Standing Directions reporting obligations ensuring any changes and updates are integrated into the system.

• Lead the continued compliance and certification of our Quality Management System to ISO 9001 and coordinate surveillance and re-certification audits for QMS Environmental Management and Safety.

• Support the organisations efforts towards anIntegrated Management Systems providing expert advice and leading activities as directed.

• ManageColiban Waters insurance portfolio includingclaims managementprovision of insuranceadviceto projectteams and managing theannual renewal process.

• Prepare and present risk compliance and assurance reporting to the Executive Leadership TeamBoardand relevant Committees.

• Lead guide and influence others while building capability across theorganisation.

This role presently has one direct report. It isanticipatedthat subject tofuturefunding a second direct report will be appointed to manage tasks related to the Quality Management System and IMS.

About you:

To be successful in this roleyoullbring extensive knowledge and experience across enterprise risk management quality managementcomplianceand internal audit ideally within a stategovernmententerprise such as a water corporationutilityor catchment management authority.

Youllbe comfortable operating in complex environmentsprovidingexpert advice and applying sound judgement where decisions may have broader social political environmentallegaland financial implications.

Youllalso bring:

• Expert working knowledge and experience in risk and quality managementcomplianceand internal audit.

• Tertiary qualifications and/or relevant professional experience.

• Proven knowledge of internal auditing standards and relevant Victorian legislation and regulations.

• Experience in insurance claims management.

• Strong experience developing and implementing risk management frameworks and strategies.

• Demonstrated ability to influencenegotiateand build strong relationships acrossdifferent levelsof an organisation.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability with the ability toidentifyemerging risks and improvement opportunities.

• The ability to lead mentor and coach others and drive organisational change.

Sound like youWedlove to hear from you.

Learn more in the position description

Salary:

The salary and conditions for this position will be as per the Coliban Water Enterprise Agreement 2021Band6$142905 - $162360 plussuperannuationsalaryrange will be offered to the successful candidatecommensuratewith their skills and experience.

Enquiries:

For further information please contactBidita Rezwanaon0or via email at

To apply pleasesubmityour resume and cover letter by 7 October 2026.

Why join us

At Coliban Water our people are on a mission to create a better life for our customers and communities now and tomorrow.

We love what we do and our location in the centre of a region that takes in 49 towns from Trentham to Echuca.

Our commitment to inclusion meansyoullfeel at home here no matter who you are who you love or what you stand for. As part of theteamyou receive a monthlyaccruedday off time off over Christmas the flexibility to shape your work to suit your lifestyle and generous parental carer and workplace study leave policies.

At Coliban Water we balance a small team rhythm with the reach and resources of one of the largest Victorian regional urban water corporations.

What are you waiting forWedlove you to join us.

Applicants will need to successfully complete all core training requirements in the expectedtimeframesand maybe requiredto undertake a Police Check Working with Children Check Pre-Employment Medicals or Psychometric testing where may alsobe requiredto produce evidence of their Right to Work in Australia.

We welcome applications from individuals of all abilities. We are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace for everyone including people with disabilities and diverse abilities. If you need any support during the application process or would like to discuss interview adjustments please contact Bidita Rezwana.

Pleaseindicateany adjustments (administrative environmental or procedural) you may need to effectivelyparticipatein the recruitment process and/or carry out the requirements of the role you are applying for.

Please note that applicants may be contacted prior to the closing date. If you applied for this position during the previous advertising round there is no need to reapply.