Integrity & Governance Specialist

Barwon Water; Geelong; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Barwon Water invites an experienced Integrity and Governance Specialist to lead critical governance functions, including fraud and corruption control, privacy and data breach management, and Freedom of Information processes. You will provide expert advice to leaders, manage investigations, and engage with regulators to strengthen transparency and accountability across the organisation.

Operating with autonomy, you will shape policies, drive governance initiatives, and uphold defensible outcomes

Qualifications

• Seasoned governance or compliance professional with ability to manage sensitive matters.
• Experience translating legislation and regulatory requirements into practical business outcomes.
• Strong judgement, discretion and evidence-based decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead fraud and corruption control framework and investigations.
• Oversee privacy incident management and data breach responses.
• Manage Freedom of Information requests and regulator correspondence.
• Provide authoritative advisory support to leaders and engage regulators/oversight bodies.
• Strengthen governance capability and organisational performance across Barwon Water.

Skills

Governance

Compliance

Investigations

Privacy

Regulatory knowledge

Risk assessment

Job description

Ready to lead some of Barwon Water's most critical governance functions? Bring your expertise in integrity, privacy and accountability to a role where your work protects trust, strengthens transparency and shapes better outcomes for our community.

About the Role

Are you energised by solving complex governance challenges and guiding organisations through high-stakes decisions? As Integrity and Governance Specialist, you'll play a critical role in leading Barwon Water's fraud and corruption control framework, privacy and data breach management program, and Freedom of Information function. Your work will directly support transparency, accountability and public trust across the organisation.

Operating with a high degree of autonomy, you'll lead investigations, statutory responses and organisational governance initiatives while providing authoritative advice to leaders across the business. From driving fraud and corruption prevention programs to managing complex privacy incidents and Freedom of Information requests, you'll navigate sensitive matters with professionalism, sound judgement and a commitment to defensible outcomes. You'll also engage with regulators, oversight bodies and key stakeholders, ensuring Barwon Water meets its obligations while continuously strengthening governance capability and performance.

This is a rare opportunity to combine strategy, governance and operational leadership in a role that has visible organisational impact. You'll help shape policies, influence culture, improve systems and build organisational capability in areas that are critical to Barwon Water's reputation and long-term success. If you're looking for meaningful work where your expertise can genuinely make a difference, this role offers challenge, variety and purpose in equal measure.

About You

You're an experienced governance or compliance professional who thrives in complex environments. You enjoy working in ambiguity, balancing competing priorities and translating legislation, policy and regulatory requirements into practical business outcomes. Whether your background is in the public sector, regulatory environment, risk or investigations, you bring strong technical expertise and exceptional professional judgement.

You have demonstrated experience managing sensitive matters that require discretion, procedural fairness, evidence-based decision-making and clear stakeholder communication. You're confident preparing investigation reports, statutory determinations, executive briefs and regulator correspondence, and you can influence outcomes through trusted relationships, credibility and expert advice. People seek out your guidance because you can simplify complex issues and provide practical solutions that stand up to scrutiny.

Most importantly, you're motivated by purpose and integrity. You're passionate about building strong governance frameworks, protecting community trust and contributing to an organisation that plays a vital role in the prosperity of the region. You value autonomy, embrace continuous improvement and are excited by the opportunity to lead meaningful work that strengthens accountability, transparency and organisational performance.

About us

Barwon Water is Victoria's largest regional urban water corporation, with more than 110 years' experience in delivering world-class water, sewerage and recycled water services to our customers and community. More than just taps and toilets, we’re a pivotal player in the region’s ongoing social, economic and environmental prosperity.

We care about where we live and work, and we’re always looking for like-minded people to join our team.

Why join us?

At Barwon Water, we believe that every individual has something valuable to offer. We understand that the more diverse workforce, the wider the variety of ideas we bring to the table. Enjoy being part of an organisation that values results, personal and professional growth, workplace diversity and a balance between work and life commitments.

Our work requires more than just engineering and scientific solutions. We’re learning from the tens of thousands of years of knowledge and insight from Traditional Custodians. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply for this position.