Overview of role:

We’re seeking an experienced Manager Enterprise Risk & Assurance to lead and strengthen Coliban Water’s enterprise-wide approach to risk management, compliance, assurance and quality management.

Reporting to the Corporate Secretary & Governance Manager, you’ll play a key leadership role in championing a positive and mature risk culture, ensuring risk management is embedded in strategic and operational decision-making across the organisation.

This is an influential role working closely with business managers and risk owners, leaders across the organisation including the Executive, auditors, government departments and other external stakeholders. The role will be required to provide reports to the Board and Committees.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead and continuously improve Coliban Water’s enterprise Risk Management Framework, processes and tools.

- Champion a positive risk culture and strengthen risk maturity across all levels of the organisation.

- Provide expert risk, compliance and assurance advice to leaders and risk owners.

- Develop and oversee the strategic internal audit program aligned with the Standing Directions, as approved by the Audit & Risk Committee.

- Undertake internal audits within the agreed remit to support the extensive scope of audit requirements.

- Monitor audit actions and support the organisation to implement improvements arising from audit findings.

- Lead corporate compliance and assurance activities, including relevant government reporting, attestations and regulatory obligations.

- Lead the annual assurance review and sign-off of the Standing Directions reporting obligations, ensuring any changes and updates are integrated into the system.

- Lead the continued compliance and certification of our Quality Management System to ISO 9001, and coordinate surveillance and re-certification audits for QMS, Environmental Management, and Safety.

- Support the organisation’s efforts towards an Integrated Management Systems, providing expert advice and leading activities as directed.

- Manage Coliban Water’s insurance portfolio, including claims management, provision of insurance advice to project teams, and managing the annual renewal process.





- Prepare and present risk, compliance and assurance reporting to the Executive Leadership Team, Board and relevant Committees.

- Lead, guide and influence others while building capability across the organisation.

This role presently has one direct report. It is anticipated that subject to future funding, a second direct report will be appointed to manage tasks related to the Quality Management System and IMS.

About you:

To be successful in this role, you’ll bring extensive knowledge and experience across enterprise risk management, quality management, compliance and internal audit, ideally within a state government enterprise, such as a water corporation, utility or catchment management authority.

You’ll be comfortable operating in complex environments, providing expert advice and applying sound judgement where decisions may have broader social, political, environmental, legal and financial implications.

You’ll also bring:

- Expert working knowledge and experience in risk and quality management, compliance and internal audit.

- Tertiary qualifications and/or relevant professional experience.

- Proven knowledge of internal auditing standards and relevant Victorian legislation and regulations.

- Experience in insurance claims management.

- Strong experience developing and implementing risk management frameworks and strategies.

- Demonstrated ability to influence, negotiate and build strong relationships across different levels of an organisation.

- Solid analytical and problem-solving capability, with the ability to identify emerging risks and improvement opportunities.

- The ability to lead, mentor and coach others and drive organisational change.

Sound like you? We’d love to hear from you.

Learn more in the position description

Salary:





The salary and conditions for this position will be as per the Coliban Water Enterprise Agreement 2021 Band 6 $142,905 - $162,360 plus superannuation salary range will be offered to the successful candidate commensurate with their skills and experience.

Enquiries:

For further information please contact Bidita Rezwana on 0431173*** or via email at **************@coliban.com.au

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter by 24 August 2026.

Why join us?

At Coliban Water our people are on a mission to create a better life for our customers and communities – now and tomorrow.

We love what we do and our location in the centre of a region that takes in 49 towns from Trentham to Echuca.

Our commitment to inclusion means you’ll feel at home here no matter who you are, who you love, or what you stand for. As part of the team you receive a monthly accrued day off, time off over Christmas, the flexibility to shape your work to suit your lifestyle, and generous parental, carer and workplace study leave policies.

At Coliban Water we balance a small team rhythm with the reach and resources of one of the largest Victorian regional urban water corporations.

What are you waiting for? We’d love you to join us.

Applicants will need to successfully complete all core training requirements in the expected timeframes and may be required to undertake a Police Check, Working with Children Check, Pre-Employment Medicals or Psychometric testing where applicable. Applicants may also be required to produce evidence of their Right to Work in Australia.

We welcome applications from individuals of all abilities. We are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace for everyone, including people with disabilities and diverse abilities. If you need any support during the application process or would like to discuss interview adjustments, please contact Bidita Rezwana.

Please indicate any adjustments (administrative, environmental, or procedural) you may need to effectively participate in the recruitment process and/or carry out the requirements of the role you are applying for.

Please note that applicants may be contacted prior to the closing date.

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