Lead, Governance - Path Out Program

About Greater Western Water

We’re water… and more.

GWW is a Victorian government owned water corporation that provides an essential service to some of the fastest-growing communities in Australia, stretching from Melbourne’s CBD to Lancefield in the north and Bacchus Marsh in the west. Click here to learn more

Benefits

• We embrace flexibility and connection with a balance of on-site and WFH
• Free onsite parking (subject to availability)
• Gender neutral, 16-week parental leave available from commencement
• Monthly work life balance day off to treat yourself (if full-time)
• Free income protection and salary continuance insurance
• Access to corporate health insurance deals with major providers
• Wellbeing, prayer, and sensory rooms in the Footscray and Sunbury office

The opportunity

This role provides an opportunity to lead and strengthen governance for the Path Out program at a critical point in its delivery. Reporting to the Manager Governance and Reporting, the Lead, Governance will ensure the program has robust oversight aligned to its risk and profile. The role will drive implementation of recommendations from the Nous Independent Review and the KPMG Post-Implementation Review, support strong integration stakeholders, and establish effective governance mechanisms to ensure Path Out demonstrates best-practice governance.

Responsibilities

• Establish and implement fit-for-purpose governance and assurance frameworks for Path Out, aligned with Enterprise Steering Committee and ITD governance.
• Ensure implementation of recommendations from the Nous Independent Review and the KPMG Post-Implementation Review.
• Embed and assure effective governance across streams, working closely with stream leads, the Customer Experience lead, and project managers.
• Conduct ongoing governance assurance, oversee external assurance where required, and report on governance effectiveness.
• Drive continuous improvement of governance arrangements to support program outcomes.
• Partner with ITD governance to apply best-practice system governance across all Path Out system components

Skills & Experience

• Strong technical knowledge of program and project management, risk management, stakeholder management, and governance establishment aligned to best practice.
• Demonstrated experience establishing and implementing governance frameworks.
• Experience working in regulated environments.
• Proven capability in project and program management.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.

See yourself thrive

Our vision for GWW is Thriving People and Country. We aim to be as diverse as the communities we serve and are deeply committed to building a workplace where everybody thrives. We’re supportive, inclusive, and friendly, and value everyone for who they are and what they can bring.  

We’re seeking applicants across all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities, and will make reasonable adjustments as required, so please talk to us about what you need.

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply.

Don’t delay your application, include your resume, and cover letter (no more than 1 page), shortlisting will commence early!

The successful candidate will be required to complete pre-employment checks, including reference checks, medical assessments, a national police check, and verification of working rights in Australia.