Our organisation We exist to deliver essential water, wastewater, and waste recovery services that support the health, safety, and wellbeing in the Gippsland community. As a key employer in our region, we play a vital role in shaping a sustainable future while driving positive outcomes for our environment, economy, and people. We 're committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive by offering: Flexible work arrangements to support your work/life balance Diverse career opportunities and ongoing professional development A supportive and inclusive culture where our people feel safe to bring their full and authentic self to work. Competitive employee benefits that make your professional and personal experiences rewarding Our focus in on building a highly skilled, customer-focused team, united by a shared purpose, to make a real difference in the community we serve. Contribute to a team that's committed to innovation, prioritising our customers and creating a better future for our region. The role The Risk & Resilience Advisor supports the organisation by providing practical, professional advice across enterprise risk, insurance, business continuity, security, and emergency preparedness. This is a broad, advisory role suited to someone who enjoys working across the business to interpret policy, apply regulatory requirements, prepare governance documentation, and uplift organisational capability. The role is not an operational emergency management position, but instead focuses on readiness, assurance, coordination and continuous improvement. You will work closely with the Risk & Resilience Lead and stakeholders across Gippsland Water to support sound decision making, effective controls, and a strong culture of risk awareness and resilience. Key Responsibilities Support organisational and strategic risk management frameworks, reporting and reviews Assist with insurance administration, including claims support and policy guidance Coordinate and maintain business continuity planning and assurance activities Support security management activities, including contractor security and access audits Assist the business with emergency and crisis preparedness, planning and exercises Interpret legislation, standards and internal policy to provide clear, practical advice Prepare governance and executive level documentation, including reports and briefings Build strong working relationships across the organisation and with external partners What you’ll bring Experience in a risk, resilience, assurance or governance role within a regulated or public sector environment (e.g. local government, water, utilities) Ability to interpret legislation, standards and policy and translate them into practical business guidance Strong written skills, including experience preparing reports or papers for senior leaders or boards Well-developed stakeholder engagement skills and a collaborative working style Capability to manage multiple workstreams across different functional areas Experience across risk, insurance, business continuity, security or emergency preparedness (not necessarily all) Freedom We offer a variety of flexible arrangements to suit our employees varied needs and the business, including purchased leave, varied start and finish times, working from alternative locations and accrued days off. We understand that Gippsland Water and our customers benefit from enabling our employees to achieve balance in work and life. How to apply For specific enquiries relating to this position, please contact Tarlee Whittaker, Risk and Security Lead on 0447 843 649. Applications close on Sunday 29 March 2026. We will be viewing applications as they are received. If you are excited about this opportunity, please upload your current resume and a cover letter that tells us why you are interested in this role, and the key skills, qualities and experience you can bring. Please note that if you do not provide a cover letter, you may be excluded from being shortlisted for further progression in the recruitment process. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical and a National Police Check.
