Senior Advisor, HSEQ Systems & Assurance

About Greater Western Water 

We’re water… and more. 

Greater Western Water (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. 

Benefits 

• Flexibility to WFH 2-3 days/week and/or in the Footscray or Sunbury office 

• 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 

• Attractive salary $155,000 including superannuation.  

The Opportunity  

As the Senior Advisor, HSEQ Systems & Assurance, your role is critical in ensuring a fit for purpose HSEQ management system, including policies, process, training packages and risk and compliance frameworks. Your work will allow users across the business, to self-serve and access relevant HSEQ information to meet their needs. 

In collaboration with SMEs, you will lead document reviews of our policies, procedures, and training materials on a variety of HSEQ topics, ensuring the language used is simple and accurate.  

Additionally, you will play a key role in HSEQ compliance and assurance, supporting internal and external audits, documenting obligations and developing our risk management framework. 

Other Key Responsibilities 

• Develop and implement management system changes due to changes in requirements such as legislation, standards and codes of practice.   

• Develop and improve the HSEQ risk management framework including collaboration with the Risk and Resilience team. 

• Lead and or participate in HSEQ improvement projects.  

• Manage the publication and control of HSEQ documents. 

• Drive alignment and ongoing improvement of HSEQ systems and related mechanisms, supporting accessibility and useability of the HSEQ management system, including external facing content. 

Skills & Experience  

• Significant experience in the development and continuous improvement of certified HSEQ management systems (ISO9001, 14001 and 45001). 

• Demonstrated expertise as a technical writer where you have partnered with diverse groups of stakeholders to understand work processes and document them in simple and accurate language. 

• A sound working knowledge of Victorian Environmental and OHS legislation, and experience in the interpretation of compliance obligations for practical application. 

• You’re an expert in stakeholder engagement across all levels of the business 

• You’re skilled in project management. 

• You’re willing and able to travel to water treatment plants and maintenance depots within the GWW service area as needed to conduct audits and liaise with SMEs. 

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.