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Senior Business Continuity Specialist


Company : Western Power


Location : Perth, Australia


Created : 2025-06-15


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Join to apply for the Senior Business Continuity Specialist role at Western Power4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Senior Business Continuity Specialist role at Western PowerWere on the lookout for a Senior Business Continuity Specialist for a 2-year fixed term opportunity to be the driving force behind how we prepare forand power throughthe unexpected. You''ll work at the frontline of strategy and stability, partnering with leaders to build bold, future-ready plans across crisis, emergency, and business continuity. This is your chance to turn disruption into opportunity!Your Role in ActionAct as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, guiding strategic decisions that strengthen our resilienceLead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of enterprise-wide resilience frameworksProvide high-level insights that shape the future of risk and resilience across the organisationDrive key projects, embedding resilience thinking into cross-functional initiativesPartner with the Enterprise Risk & Resilience Manager to deliver impactful, future-focused initiativesIdentify potential disruptions early and develop smart strategies to manage and mitigate risksMonitor, measure, and report on resilience performance to inform continuous improvementBuild strong connections with stakeholders to uplift Western Powers readiness and response capabilityWhat Makes You a Great FitSolid understanding of business continuity frameworks, with hands-on involvement in their development and implementationProficient in conducting Business Impact Assessments to inform resilience strategiesProven ability to provide strategic advice and guidance to senior leadership on resilience-related mattersStrong background in strategic planning, project delivery, and leading change initiativesSkilled in designing and delivering engaging resilience education and awareness programsConfidence in analysing data, producing meaningful reports, and driving practical solutionsCompetent in performing risk assessments across complex organisational environmentsA tertiary qualification in Commerce, Law, Engineering, Risk Management, or a related fieldBy joining Western Power, you will contribute to powering a cleaner energy future. We are dedicated to fostering career development and promoting a healthy work-life balance, empowering you to drive innovation as we develop a network that will serve the Western Australian community for generations. You will also benefit from a range of perks and opportunities, including:Over 50% of our employment opportunities are driven by career progression.Flexible work arrangements to support part time work, working hours and working from home arrangements.The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year.Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership.An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme.An innovative team culture thats enabling the transition to renewable energy and decarbonisation.In addition to standard leave, enjoy three wellness leave days each year.Applicationsclose on 30 June 2025We value diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and LGBTQIA+ communities. Find out more about ourReconciliation Action PlanandDisability Access and Inclusion Plan.Learn more about Western Power here:About (westernpower.com.au)Find out how were building A Network for Life:A network for life (westernpower.com.au)Seniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionLegal and Strategy/PlanningIndustriesFacilities Services and UtilitiesReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Western Power by 2xSign in to set job alerts for Business Continuity Specialist roles.Were unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr