Non-Executive Director (Icon Water Board Member)

Icon Water; Canberra; On-site; AUD 46,000; Part time

Job summary

A utility management company in Canberra seeks up to three non-executive Board members. Candidates should have experience as effective directors, financial acumen, and knowledge of the Australian water and energy sectors. The role includes attending board meetings and contributing to governance. Compensation is $45,380 per annum plus superannuation.

Qualifications

• Experience as an effective non-executive director with knowledge of legal, ethical, fiduciary, and financial responsibilities.
• Demonstrated financial acumen to support decision-making.
• Understanding of the structure and challenges of the Australian water and energy industries.

Responsibilities

• Attend board meetings and contribute to decision-making.
• Support corporate governance and strategic direction.
• Be nominated for subsidiary board appointments and additional committees.

Skills

Experience as a non-executive director

Financial acumen

Understanding of Australian water and energy industries

Government relations management

Financial/commercial business management

Engineering and major projects

Asset management

Digital/ICT/business transformation skills

Job description

Company Overview

Icon Water is an iconic Canberra business with a history of providing essential services to Canberra for over 100 years.

Icon Water’s primary business is the delivery of water, sewerage and associated services. It owns and operates the ACT's network of dams, treatment plants, mains and other related infrastructure. Icon Water is also a 50% partner in the ActewAGL energy business which operates in the ACT and surrounding regions through retail and distribution partnerships.

Icon Water is an unlisted public company owned by the ACT Government through responsible Ministers as the Voting Shareholders in accordance with the Territory‑owned Corporations Act 1990 (ACT). Members of the Icon Water Board are accountable to the Voting Shareholders for the overall strategic direction, management and corporate governance of Icon Water.

Icon Water is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity and inclusion. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ people and all ages. We also have a strong focus on gender balance within the organisation.

Role Overview

The ACT Government is looking to appoint up to three non‑executive Board members to the Icon Water Board, potentially including the Chair or Deputy Chair.

Qualifications

• Experience as an effective non‑executive director with knowledge of the legal, ethical, fiduciary and financial responsibilities of a director under Corporations law (required)
• Experience which demonstrates financial acumen to support sound decision making and an understanding of the processes required for effective commercial operations and transactions (required)
• Experience which provides an understanding of the structure, operation, customer‑focused nature and challenges of the Australian water and energy industries (desirable)

Additional Expertise

• Government relations management – Interaction with government, understanding of government process management and involvement in public policy decisions
• Financial / commercial business management – Significant experience in assessing financial data and information and a thorough understanding of the processes and controls required for effective commercial operations and transactions
• Engineering and major projects – Engineering design, major project procurement and project delivery in the water or energy sector or similar industry
• Asset management, operations and maintenance – Translation of asset management strategic direction including oversight of day‑to‑day utility operations, maintenance and risk management
• Digital/ICT/business transformation skills – ICT strategies and governance, leveraging digital solutions including AI and emerging technologies to support innovation and business transformation and managing cyber security risks

Additional Responsibilities

Successful candidates will also be nominated for appointment to Icon Water’s two subsidiary boards and may also sit on additional committees of the Icon Water Board.

Compensation

Non‑executive Directors currently receive remuneration of $45,380 per annum (plus superannuation).