About our Organisation

AVK is a highly respected global business and one of the leading valve manufacturers in the water supply, wastewater, civil infrastructure, gas, fire protection and industrial sectors. The AVK Group operates more than 100 companies worldwide, supplying to more than 80 countries and employs around 5,300 people. AVK's core business is the design and manufacture of valves, hydrants, fitting, clamps, and accessories each complying with the highest standards of quality, safety, and durability. In addition to the products, AVK Smart Water systems provide digital solutions for AVK core products through intelligent IoT-based platform as a new way for asset owners to monitor water infrastructure.

AVK Australia is part of the Global AVK Group and responsible for the group’s activities in the Oceania region (Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea & Pacific Islands). AVK Australia is based in Wingfield, South Australia, with operations across Australia as well as New Zealand.

About the Role

We are currently seeking a Governance & Commercial Legal Advisor to join our team on a permanent full time basis.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Governance & Commercial Legal Advisor will be responsible for supporting organisational governance, regulatory compliance, internal controls and business risk management across the organisation.

The position provides advice and support to management and project delivery teams through risk management initiatives, analysis of organisational information and data, and implementation of processes that ensure compliance with regulatory and governance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

- Working with Project Delivery team develop and implement systems for document control, including approvals and version controls
- Analysis of project costs and forecasts to identify potential for variations and forecast project profitability
- Analysing project performance data to support organisational planning, decision-making and process optimisation




- Reviewing contracts and templates to ensure regulatory compliance and analyse to identify potential risks
- Develop, review and maintain organisational policies, procedures, templates and governance documentation
- Analyse and assess government and industry programs, including grant programs, and identify opportunities for the company to participate
- Develop a "Tender Toolbox" for use in Project Tender Submissions, containing relevant Governance and Compliance documentation.
- Administration of Regulatory Compliance Program
- Support the implementation of risk management IT systems in HSE, Quality and HR operations
- Assist business managers to design, develop and implement corrective action programs to address legal compliance risks and / or adapt to changes in the regulatory environment.
- Analyse duty costs, identify opportunities for duty drawback claims, and administer regular claims
- Maintain governance registers and organisational records relating to corporate assets and compliance obligations

Skills & Experience

- A relevant Bachelor Degree or higher and a minimum of 12 months relevant experience. 5 years’ experience may be considered in lieu of qualification
- Experience reviewing contracts, policies and governance documents
- Ability to analyse data and other information to support forecasting and decision-making
- Ability to engage with stakeholders to coordinate effective organisational outcomes
- Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Strong verbal and written communication skills

If this sounds like the job for you, then please apply now by submitting your CV and a covering letter, in Word format, addressing the selection criteria.

Visit our website http://www.avkcivil.com.au to learn more about the company, or our global website www.avkvalves.com to learn more about the AVK Group in general.

Please note we only accept individual applications, no CVs from recruitment agencies please.

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Governance & Commercial Legal Advisor (Rochedale)
🏢 AVK Australia Holding
📍 Rochedale