Who we are

In Melbourne, water is essential to our way of life.

As caretakers for Melbourne’s water cycle, we care for water, life and land throughout Melbourne: both its people and its biodiversity.

Each time you drink from the tap, flush a toilet, run through a backyard sprinkler, or kayak down the Yarra we’re there. Primed and ready, quietly delivering some of the world’s cleanest water for over five million residents and wildlife that call Melbourne home, just as we have for over 130 years.

If you value making it count, diving in with curiosity, and doing what’s right, you're in the right place.

About the Role

Reporting to the Senior Manager, this is a pivotal role within the Enterprise Risk & Compliance team.  As the Risk & Compliance Advisor you will be responsible for supporting the development, implementation and ongoing improvement of the key Risk & Compliance functions within Melbourne Water:

• Assist in the implementation of the Enterprise Risk Management, and Compliance Management frameworks that support the achievement of organisational objectives and meet our obligated requirements and expectations of stakeholders
• Coordinate the yearly compliance attestation process
• Maintain control and oversight of the Integrated Risk and Incident System (IRIS) software package to support implementation of the above frameworks and provide ‘first level’ support and assistance to IRIS users.

For further information please refer to the attached  Risk and Compliance Advisor- Position Description.pdf

• Demonstrated experience in compliance management within a regulatory environment
• Experience with assurance reviews, reporting, and quality management.
• Strong understanding of legislative and regulatory requirements relevant to the Water industry preferred.
• Proven experience in dealing with a diverse range of functions as well as adding substantial value to operating units
• Written and oral communication skills to foster constructive working relationships and liaise effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders
• Experience with the Microsoft suite of products (i.e. Word, Excel, Teams and Outlook)
• Ability to identify, assess and mitigate potential risk

Tertiary qualifications in governance, risk or compliance are highly advantageous for this role.

Why join us:

At Melbourne Water, we care deeply about water and the life it sustains. 

Our team is inspired by passion and purpose, with an unwavering commitment to safety. We are on a mission to protect every Melburnian’s way of life, one drop at a time.   

We don’t just talk about flexible working - we live it. Our culture of purpose, safety, results, and learning flows through everything we do. We're dedicated to doing what's right, and this commitment extends to the meaningful work we do in a supportive and inclusive culture that encourages you to make the most of your talents.  

Our long-standing commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging means that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ individuals, people living with disability, mature age and young jobseekers from all cultures can apply with confidence knowing they are safe, affirmed, and celebrated.  

If you’re curious, action-orientated, outcomes-focused, and passionate about public resources, community, and the environment, we'd love to receive your application and learn if you could be a great fit. 

How to Apply

Click the 'Apply Now' button below and complete our online application form.

Closing date: Wednesday 6^th August 2025 at 11:55pm AEST