Enterprise Risk and Compliance Analyst

SunWater; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12.75% superannuation

17.5% leave loading

38-hour week

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Sunwater is seeking an Enterprise Risk and Compliance Analyst to strengthen its governance, risk and compliance capabilities. The role focuses on improving enterprise risk data, reporting and assurance activities, with a strong emphasis on stakeholder collaboration and data-driven insights.

The position is a 2-year fixed-term contract based in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, offering a competitive base salary and a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• 2-5+ years’ experience in a risk, compliance, assurance, governance or related analytical role.
• Degree in Business or a relevant discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience working with Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) platforms and strong analytics, reporting and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support and enhance Sunwater’s Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) systems and processes.
• Maintain accurate and reliable risk, compliance and assurance data and reporting.
• Monitor risk and compliance performance, identify issues, trends and potential breaches.
• Assist with assurance, compliance and control testing activities to assess effectiveness and outcomes.
• Partner with stakeholders to strengthen risk capability, improve framework maturity and promote a positive risk culture.

Skills

Risk analysis

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related discipline

Tools

GRC platforms

CPRM

CCRP

CRMA

CIA

Data Analytics Certification

Job description

Work.

Ready to take the next step in your risk and compliance career? We are looking for an Enterprise Risk and Compliance Analyst to join our team and play a key role in strengthening Sunwater’s governance, risk and compliance capability. In this analytical and highly collaborative role, you will support the continuous improvement of our enterprise risk, compliance and assurance frameworks, systems and reporting, helping to drive informed decision-making, effective oversight and a strong risk culture across the organisation.

In this 2 year fixed-term position, you will be a trusted analyst and you will work closely with stakeholders to maintain high-quality risk and compliance data, monitor performance indicators, support assurance activities and provide meaningful insights into emerging risks and compliance obligations. This is an opportunity to build on your experience in risk, compliance, assurance or governance while contributing to initiatives that have a tangible impact across the business.

Key responsibilities include:

• Support and enhance Sunwater’s Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) systems and processes.
• Maintain accurate and reliable risk, compliance and assurance data and reporting.
• Monitor risk and compliance performance, identifying issues, trends and potential breaches.
• Assist with assurance, compliance and control testing activities to assess effectiveness and outcomes.
• Partner with stakeholders to strengthen risk capability, improve framework maturity and promote a positive risk culture.

Our ideal candidate

will have 2-5+ years’ experience in a risk, compliance, assurance, governance or related analytical role, supported by a degree in Business or a relevant discipline, or equivalent professional experience. You will have experience working with Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) platforms and possess strong analytical, reporting and problem-solving capabilities.

You will be highly organised, detail-oriented and comfortable working with complex datasets and business stakeholders. Experience supporting enterprise risk frameworks, compliance programs, assurance activities or control assessments will be highly regarded. Relevant certifications such as CPRM, CCRP, CRMA, CIA or Cert IV in Data Analytics will be advantageous.

This is a 2 year fixed-term opportunity, available for an immediate start and based at our Fortitude Valley office. We offer a competitive base salary, starting from $133,794, plus 12.75% superannuation, 17.5% leave loading, a standard 38-hour week and a flexible hybrid work arrangement. Combined with our strong commitment to work/life balance, you'll have the flexibility and support to thrive both professionally and personally.

Come and join Sunwater and help strengthen the systems, insights and governance practices that enable us to deliver water for prosperity and support communities, industries and regions across Queensland.

Water

Imagine a career where your work truly matters, where you are part of a team that values you and your contributions. At Sunwater, you will bring life’s most essential resource to over 4,500 agriculture, urban and industrial customers, helping to sustain communities and deliver water for prosperity across regional Queensland. We share the values of these communities - starting with caring about our people. Engage in fascinating work that is constantly evolving, allowing you to grow and shape a successful career and develop unique skills and experience in an industry brimming with opportunity.

Life.

At Sunwater, we believe our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to providing the support, resources and benefits that you need to thrive. That's why we offer a range of attractive benefits designed to help you bring your best every day, including:

• My benefits: Access employee benefits and discounts hosted by Reward Gateway
• My wellbeing: Prioritise your wellbeing with our comprehensive health and wellness offerings and programs
• My time: Enjoy flexible working arrangements and the ability to purchase up to 4 additional weeks of leave (full-time permanent employees only)
• My growth: Access career development programs, study assistance, support for professional memberships, and structured early‑career pathways (full-time permanent employees only)

Now is the perfect time to join Sunwater and take advantage of the boundless opportunities for your career today and in the future. We are a diverse team and proud of the unique journeys and stories each of us brings.

As we continue to grow, we need more diverse backgrounds and perspectives than ever before. We are committed to a barrier‑free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodations, please let us know so we can ensure you can fully participate in our recruitment experience, which includes reference verification, psychometric testing, background checks and a pre‑employment medical evaluation.

Sunwater acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first peoples of this country and Traditional Custodians of the land and water we rely on. We respect and value their continued sacred connection to Country, including the diverse, rich traditions, languages and customs that are the longest living in the world.