The Team Leader Risk and Resilience leads and provides direction for North East Water’s risk and resilience function including security, emergency and risk management.
This position plays a vital role in developing, implementing and maintaining our Risk Management Framework, Emergency Management and Business Continuity Framework, and security posture to protect our critical infrastructure.
This role is a full-time opportunity, including a monthly RDO and a range of flexible work options.
Key Responsibilities
Risk Management:Developing, implementing and maintaining our Risk Management Framework.Coordinating the development and monitoring of our enterprise, material and corporate level risks.Preparation of risk reporting for management, Board and government agencies.Coordinating risk assessment and evaluation processes across the business in accordance with the Risk Management Framework.Acting as an advisor regarding risk matters affecting the organisation and supporting projects.Ensuring compliance with the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (Cth), including developing, implementing and maintaining a risk management program that complies with the Act.
Emergency Management:Developing, implementing and maintaining our Emergency Management and Business Continuity Framework.Supporting and maintaining our emergency response and recovery processes.Coordinating the annual review of the Emergency Management Plan and subsequent action plans.Coordinating the annual emergency and resilience management exercise.Coordinating the development of business continuity plans and critical infrastructure reviews.Providing specialist advice and support to Incident Management and Crisis Management Teams.
Security:Developing, implementing and maintaining a security posture to protect our infrastructure, including physical security controls, detection and response arrangements.Leading our security capital works program and providing support to stakeholders in provision of physical security outcomes.Acting as an advisor regarding security matters affecting the organisation and supporting projects.Supporting business units in improving site and personal security.Administering security control software, including monitoring and analysis of alarm notifications and incidents and maintaining contracts with security service providers.
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Key Selection CriteriaTertiary qualifications in risk management, emergency management or a relevant business field.Demonstrated experience in enterprise risk management, business continuity or emergency management in a complex organisational environment.Demonstrated experience in building the maturity and uplift in risk culture, and organisational resilience across diverse teams.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of reports for board and senior management.Proven ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders.
Working at North East WaterNorth East Water is a leader in a unique and rewarding industry. This is thanks to our team who makes sure we exceed the expectations of our customers and communities. We’re committed to providing a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment, and offer a range of benefits to our people, including:Our state-of-the-art regional headquarters (with our fabulous atrium),Getting out and about in the beautiful north east region,Great work-life balance with a range of flexible working arrangements,Professional development through on-the-job and external training, leadership development programs, study assistance, mentoring and secondment opportunities,Annual salary increases and superannuation,Wide variety of leave types including 1 paid day off per month to use as you choose and paid parental leave,Health and wellbeing activities,24/7 wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP),Social club,Bring your dog to work,plus much, much more!
Position Information An attractive salary range of $104,078 to $116,623 plus 12% superannuation, depending on skills and experience.This is a full time, ongoing position.Successful applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks including a police check and/or pre-employment medical and functional testing where applicable.Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
Have questions? Get in touch!Please do not hesitate to contact Misty Howard, Manager Governance, Risk and Communications on .
Alternatively, you can contact our People & Culture team via email (please note, we currently do not accept applications via email – for your application to be considered, please see instructions below for where to apply)
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Applications close 11:59pm Sunday 12 April 2026.