Position overview

• Permanent, Full-Time opportunity
• True hybrid working - work from home and our Mitcham office
• $98,045.30 - $104,372.88 per annum plus 12% superannuation

About us
We're on a mission to create a brighter future, where you can be a change maker at the actual source. We're one of Australia's largest water utilities with over 30% of Victoria's population relying on us for their essential water and sanitation services.

Our award-winning culture fosters an inclusive, collaborative, and flexible environment that enables our people to thrive. Here, you'll be inspired and challenged to grow alongside us.

We're committed to reconciliation and supporting the self-determined role for Traditional Owners/Custodians in water and land management.

The Role
Reporting to the Enterprise Risk & Governance Manager and the General Counsel, this role provides support to the Internal Audit and Risk and Legal teams.

A focus of the role is maintaining key organisational compliance systems and processes, including the Controlled Documents repository, the Governance Register (compliance system), and REMY (risk and internal audit system).

The role also supports the coordination and delivery of the Internal Audit Program in collaboration with external providers and providing appropriate support to the Freedom of Information and Privacy functions.

Your key responsibilities

• General Governance Systems Administration - manage systems, user access, and workflows while ensuring data integrity and providing user support.
• Controlled Documents - oversee document lifecycle, maintain consistency, and ensure repository compliance and organisation.
• Governance Register (Legislative Compliance) - track legislative updates, coordinate reviews, and assist in compliance reporting.
• Internal Audit Coordination - support audit logistics, maintain records, and track audit actions and reports.
• Freedom of Information (FOI) - coordinate FOI requests, manage tracking, and ensure timely responses.
• Privacy - provide administrative support to the privacy function as needed.
• Continuous Improvement - support enhancements to systems and processes by identifying improvements, refining tools, and incorporating stakeholder feedback.

What we're looking for

• Experience managing a Compliance or Document Management System(s)
• Experience with Freedom of Information processes and requests
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Administrative support experience in governance, risk or compliance
• Effective communication and stakeholder liaison engagement
• Proficient in reporting and data management
• Certificate III or IV in Business Administration, Governance, Legal Services or Records Management, or similar - Required (or working towards)

To view the full position description, click HERE.

Why Yarra Valley Water?
We celebrate and encourage new thinking at every level. Creating opportunities for you to grow - both professionally, and personally. When you flourish, we all do.

• $98,045.30 - 104,372.88 per annum plus 12% superannuation
• Flexible working arrangements where our people are empowered to design their days with their team. Read our hybrid playbook HERE.
• $650 home office set up allowance for eligible employees
• Free and secure on-site parking with on-site café at our Mitcham office
• 14 weeks paid leave parental leave
• 15 days paid personal leave, which can be used for caring, wellbeing, mental health, menstrual or menopause
• Request to swap certain public holidays for another day of paid leave

To read more about our benefits and culture, read our employee handbook HERE.

Did you know?
Research shows that men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, while women and other marginalised people tend to only apply when they meet all of them. So, if you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily tick every box, please apply or get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.

How to apply
Applications should include a supporting Cover Letter and Resume.
Closing date: Tuesday, 20th May 2025
This position is available for Yarra Valley Water employees and external applicants.

We welcome applications from everyone, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, mature age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTIQA+ community and people of all cultural backgrounds. If you need this information in an accessible format or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please call 03 9872 2542 or email [email protected]. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss the recruitment process, please contact us via email [email protected].

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks, if required for the position. This may also include a Police Check or AusCheck, where an offer will be subject to a satisfactory outcome of these checks.