Our organisationWe 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 balanceDiverse career opportunities and ongoing professional developmentA 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 roleThe 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 reviewsAssist with insurance administration, including claims support and policy guidanceCoordinate and maintain business continuity planning and assurance activitiesSupport security management activities, including contractor security and access auditsAssist the business with emergency and crisis preparedness, planning and exercisesInterpret legislation, standards and internal policy to provide clear, practical advicePrepare governance and executive‑level documentation, including reports and briefingsBuild 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 guidanceStrong written skills, including experience preparing reports or papers for senior leaders or boardsWell-developed stakeholder engagement skills and a collaborative working styleCapability to manage multiple workstreams across different functional areasExperience across risk, insurance, business continuity, security or emergency preparedness (not necessarily all)
FreedomWe 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 applyFor 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 viewing applications as they are recieved.
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.
Further information: A position description and instructions on how to apply can be obtained from our website /careers or by contacting Recruitment on 03 5177 4709.