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Risk and Compliance Business Partner


Company : Barwon Water


Location : Geelong, Victoria


Created : 2025-06-08


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Risk and Compliance Business Partner (Parental leave approx. 12 months)Impactful strategic risk roleFlexible and supportive work cultureCommunity values centric organisationAre you passionate about risk and committed to creating a compliant culture for a diverse working group? If you enjoy using your expertise to add value, then read onAbout the RoleIn this exciting role, youll work with impact across Barwon Water, being a key partner on a range of audits and compliance initiatives and improvements. Youll own risk management activities, providing regular updates of the risk register, the integrated management system, and reporting on audit findings to Senior Leaders, including the Executive.Empowered with a broad remit, youll support and manage the regular audit cycle, including the preparation of committees and annual accreditation reports. Applying your knowledge of best practice risk frameworks, youll build a culture of capability in line with strategic goals and build trust in the organisation''s activities.Working with key stakeholders across the business, youll ensure a consistent approach to auditing and reporting on compliance breaches. Youll present insights to complex challenges as you deliver on policy and procedural obligations.This is a 12-month position to cover a period of parental leave and is engaged via a 3rd party agency.About YouA risk champion, you promote high capability through outcomes, motivating and enabling others to deliver our organisational strategy.As the Risk and Compliance Business Partner, you are naturally inquisitive and highly collaborative. You are an influencer of others and apply a consultative approach with stakeholders to achieve exceptional outcomes. Using your initiative, you enjoy working with others to create a compliance-first culture, providing expert advice on all matters pertaining to risk, governance, and assurance.Your qualifications in business or finance will underpin your success and combine with your experience in risk and governance management. As a trusted partner, youll provide specialist advice that contributes to the business. Youll be supported in your role by a high-performing team that encourages your continued development.About usBarwon Water is Victoria''s largest regional urban water corporation, with more than 110 years experience in delivering world-class water, sewerage, and recycled water services to our customers and community. More than just taps and toilets, were a pivotal player in the regions ongoing social, economic, and environmental prosperity.We care about where we live and work, and were always looking for like-minded people to join our team.At Barwon Water, we believe that every individual has something valuable to offer. We understand that a diverse workforce brings a wider variety of ideas. Enjoy being part of an organisation that values results, personal and professional growth, workplace diversity, and a balance between work and life commitments.Our work requires more than just engineering and scientific solutions. Were learning from the knowledge and insights of Traditional Custodians. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply for this position.Get in touchDoes this opportunity sound like a good fit for you?Ready to apply? Submit your cover letter and resume now.If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments to submit your application, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at [emailprotected]. Please note your preferred method of communication and contact details, and a team member will be in touch.Unlock job insightsSalary, number of applicants, skills matchOur service area spans from Little River and the Bellarine Peninsula in the east, to Colac in the west, and from Meredith and Cressy in the north, to Apollo Bay on Victoria''s south-west coast.Our service area is approximately 8,100 square kilometres.We have customer service offices in South Geelong, Colac, and Lorne.Source: this is an extract from the company''s own website #J-18808-Ljbffr