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.

We are seeking a proactive and adaptable individual to join our Risk and Resilience team, supporting the organisation in managing risks, preparing for emergencies, and providing guidance during crises to ensure a resilient future for our region and communities.

About the role:

Reporting to the Manager Risk and Resilience, this dynamic role will contribute to the design and delivery of enterprise risk management, emergency management, business continuity, and cybersecurity programs, while also stepping up to support the organisation during escalating risks or emergency incidents.

If this role interests you and you think you have what it takes, read further. We encourage you to contact us even if you don’t necessarily meet all the requirements of the role. We’d 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:

Contribute to the review and implementation of key governance documentation related to our enterprise risk management, emergency management, and cybersecurity functions.

Drive enhancements and ongoing support for the identification, assessment, and review of enterprise risks across LMW’s operations.

Provide guidance and support to teams to manage escalating risks or emergency incidents and to enhance organisational preparedness and response.

Lead the delivery of training programs to build risk and resilience capabilities across the organisation.

Coordinate risk and emergency management testing and reporting to meet legislative obligations.

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen LMW’s resilience to incidents like extreme weather, pandemics, or cyber threats.

Promote a safety-first and risk-informed culture aligned with LMW’s strategic goals.

About you:

We’re looking for a dedicated and systems-oriented person who thrives in complex environments, works collaboratively and holistically manner and who is ready to step up during a crisis. To be successful in this role, you will have the following experience or the enthusiasm to learn:

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

Relocation support will be considered for the right applicant

Working at LMW will inspire you to be passionate, innovative and dynamic. The skills and abilities you bring to the role will be valued, in turn we are committed to fostering a high-performing culture through continued coaching, developing and learning opportunities which will support an exciting career at LMW.

To apply for this role please complete the 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 skills or experiences will you bring to strengthen our risk and resilience programs, particularly in enterprise/corporate risk management?

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 5pm Sunday 27 July 2025 Enquiries can be directed to Jim O’Donnell on 0408171790.

A position description is available on our website https://www.lmw.vic.gov.au/careers/

To apply for this role, you must have the right to work in Australia and a Current Driver's License.

Please note that our recruitment process involves verifying references, performing background checks, and conducting a pre-employment fitness for work evaluation, including drug and alcohol screening.

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.