Risk Business Partner

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Job no: 499289Work type: PermanentLocation: All, Brisbane, Queensland, Ipswich, QueenslandCategories: Risk and Assurance About Seqwater Water is essential for life. At Seqwater, we’re not just delivering water—we’re driving innovation, growth and transformation to secure the future of water across South East Queensland. As one of the largest water businesses with the most geographically spread and diverse asset base of any capital city in Australia, our operations extend from the New South Wales border to the base of the Toowoomba ranges and north to Gympie. As we enter an exciting period of expansion, we're embracing new technologies and sustainable practices to meet the growing needs of our region. We work collaboratively across our organisation and with our stakeholders, constantly striving to enhance the quality of service we provide. As we modernise our systems and invest in smarter water grids, we remain focused on delivering the highest standard of service, always with the future in mind. Our transformation is about more than just infrastructure—it’s about people. Our team of dedicated professionals are united by a shared passion for creating lasting, meaningful outcomes for the communities we serve, and this is reflected in Our Vision, Water for Life , Our Promise - Safe for Life , and Our Values of integrity, respect, care, and courage that shape everything we do. If you want to be part of an organisation that’s shaping the future of water management, now is the time to join Seqwater. About Your Opportunity Reporting to our Principal Enterprise Risk, you will partner with stakeholders to ensure the effective identification, assessment, treatment and ongoing management of risks in pursuit of Seqwater’s strategic and operational objectives. You will act as a trusted advisor, providing expert guidance on risk-related matters and enabling a proactive approach to managing risks across the organisation. Key responsibilities: Act as a business partner to key business stakeholders, providing expert second-line support in risk identification, assessment, escalation, de-escalation, and monitoring. Facilitate risk workshops, working closely with stakeholders to develop and implement effective risk treatment plans that align with the organisation’s objectives. Provide expert risk management advice at all levels of the organisation, ensuring consistent application of the Enterprise Risk Management Framework (ERMF), including developing and providing guidance on risk management policies and operational matters to support risk owners. Develop and deliver comprehensive risk management training and coaching programs to enhance risk awareness and capability across the business. Monitor and maintain Seqwater’s risk profile, ensuring all risks are managed within the Board’s risk appetite, including actively scanning for emerging risks and trends that may impact the business’s objectives. About you To be successful in this role, you will possess: Tertiary qualification in risk management or a related field (e.g., engineering, environmental sciences, project management, organisational resilience), or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum of 3 to 6 years’ experience in a risk management role or similar experience. Experience in developing and implementing risk management frameworks and policies. Alignment with Seqwater values. Experience in the water industry, particularly in areas related to environmental risk, operational safety, and regulatory compliance. Accreditation as a Certified Practicing Risk Associate (CPRA) by RMIA or similar. Familiarity with business continuity planning, incident and emergency management. Unrestricted drivers’ license for a motor vehicle. This position has a salary range of $118,579.95 - $129,013.30 (dependent on experience) plus 12.75% superannuation. Appointment to this role is subject to the provision of a national police check and may be subject to other medical/character requirements. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically deemed ineligible. Each application will be considered on its merits. To apply Submit your cover letter outlining how you meet the requirements of the role and your resume via the Apply button. Applications close: 11:55PM AEST, Thursday 13th February 2025 For further information please email enquiries to Please note – applications cannot be accepted via email . Advertised: 30 Jan 2025 E. Australia Standard TimeApplications close: 13 Feb 2025 E. Australia Standard Time #J-18808-Ljbffr