East Gippsland Water provides essential services to communities located in the Eastern Coastal Region of Victoria. Located in close proximity to the iconic Gippsland lakes, beautiful beaches, forests and mountains, if you enjoy a range of activities from bush walking to boating from surfing to skiing, there is something for you!

About the role

We currently have an ongoing opportunity based for a suitably experienced candidate to take on the role of Governance Advisor. In this role you will be responsible for providing high level support and advice in relation to governance, legal, regulatory and statutory matters and instruments, and work closely with the Risk Systems Officer to provide continuous improvement to the enterprise risk management framework.

Based at our Head Office in Bairnsdale, the Governance Advisor will be responsible for the development, implementation and monitoring of governance, risk and compliance policies, processes and procedures, as well as providing essential support in the coordination and administration of board and committee meetings.

To find out more about current vacancies with East Gippsland Water, visit our Jobs Portal at https://www.egwater.vic.gov.au/careers/

Only applications submitted via our Jobs Portal will be considered.

About you

This role will showcase your strong organisation skills and exceptional eye for detail, as well as your highly developed ability to coordinate meetings, prepare reports. A strong understanding of the role of statutory boards and committees is essential to the role, along with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders across all levels of the organisation to ensure compliance.

We are looking for the right person who can demonstrate alignment with our values and a willingness to contribute to the ongoing success of our organisation. If you are interested in a challenging and fulfilling role within a collaborative environment, where your contribution will make a valued impact on the organisation, we would welcome your application by Sunday 25^th August 2024.

Applications should include resume and cover letter detailing your suitability for the role against the selection criteria and responsibilities of the role.

The position description can be found linked below, or for more information please contact our People, Safety & Culture team on (03) 5150 4444 or at vacancies@egwater.vic.gov.au.

We invest heavily in the ongoing development of our people and a workplace culture that supports healthy work-life balance. We are committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applications from experienced women & men, First Nations People, people with disabilities, LGBTQI+ folks, culturally & ethnically diverse and mature aged candidates to best represent and engage with the communities in which we live and work. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical and a National Police Check.

*EGW reserves the right to remunerate against a position classification with consideration to skills, experience and qualifications.