Lower Murray Water (LMW) is a water corporation providing water services to urban and rural customers along the Murray River, from Wemba-Wemba Land (Kerang) through to Latji Latji Land (South Australian border). With just over 200 staff located in and around Mildura, Swan Hill, Kerang and Robinvale, we are responsible for servicing around 80,000 customers.

Sitting within the Corporate Services department, the Governance Officer role is an integral part of the Corporate Services Team which exists to ensure that Lower Murray Water’s policy, compliance, and governance frameworks are integrated across the business providing assurance to the Board and the Executive Team.

About the role:

As the Governance Officer you will provide a high level of governance advice and support to key stakeholders, ensuring that the appropriate systems and processes are in place to support legislative and regulatory compliance, while fostering a culture of good governance throughout the organisation.

If this role interests you and you think you have what it takes, read further. We encourage you to contact us even if you do not necessarily meet all the requirements of the role. We would love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit for LMW.

Key responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

Provide a high level of support for the governance and policy management services to all staff.

Assist with the development, implementation and monitoring of Lower Murray Water’s governance systems including governance, policy, and compliance management frameworks.

Support the requirements and practice of a good governance culture throughout the organisation through updating systems, education, understanding, and capacity building.

Contribute informed governance and administrative support and reporting to the Board, Board Sub-Committees and management.

Assist the Team Leader Corporate Services with statutory and regulatory reporting requirements of Lower Murray Water including but not limited to Annual Report, Corporate Plan, Attestation, and other performance reporting.

Assist the Team Leader Corporate Services and Manager Corporate Services to implement new governance templates, and systems of reporting.

About you:

We are looking for a self-motivated, ‘people person’ who can engage collaboratively with teams across the organisation to grow LMW’s governance capabilities through the provision of high-level governance support. To be successful in this role, you will have:

Knowledge or experience in risk management, emergency management, or a related field.

Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and support diverse stakeholders, especially under pressure.

A proactive and adaptable approach to problem-solving and a commitment to fostering a safety-first culture.

An ability to think strategically and understand how to effectively work in a system, both within a team and across an organisation.

Enthusiasm for developing systems and documenting processes to improve organisational preparedness and resilience.

What we offer:

A friendly and inclusive culture

Flexible working options that promote a family friendly and healthy work-life balance

An exciting work experience where every day offers new and exciting ventures

Employee Assistance Program offering free confidential counselling services to all employees

A strong focus on career and leadership development

Attractive salary package.

How to apply:

To apply for this role please complete the job application form including responses to the following questions:

Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?

Why do you want to be a Risk and Resilience Officer at LMW?

What strategies or experiences would you draw on to strengthen LMW’s enterprise risk management framework and support organisational resilience and growth?

Describe a continuous improvement project that you were responsible for driving and the role you played in changing related behaviours, processes and/or culture within your organisation?

Email your application form and resume to [email protected] by Sunday 27 April 2025. Enquiries can be directed to Carolyn White - Team Leader Corporate Services on 0407 521 027 or the Recruitment email address.

We pride ourselves on our inclusive and diverse workforce and celebrate that everyone at LMW is unique in their own way. These unique differences create a culture at LMW that enhances not only our organisation but also the community in which we serve.

If you require any help with your application, accessibility or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process please don’t hesitate to contact our Diversity & Inclusion Officer – Steph on 0498 400 052.