Investment Assurance Officer

• EA Level 13-A ($136,027.21 base salary plus superannuation!)

Purpose of the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Investment Assurance Officer to join our team. The successful candidate will contribute to providing advice and assurance to Leadership regarding the opportunities, risks, prudency, efficiency, and robustness of proposed investment decisions.

This role involves supporting Senior Investment Analysts in reviewing high complexity proposals and ensuring that investment proposals are robustly and comprehensively developed and articulated, in compliance with Sydney Water’s business case requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the rigour and adequacy of investment and procurement proposals for executive management.
• Assist and support Senior Investment Analysts in reviewing and assessing business cases and procurement strategies.
• Provide guidance to business case writers on low-complexity proposals.
• Lead reviews on low-complex investment proposals.
• Ensure adequate governance of project approvals and robust application of business decision frameworks.
• Update templates, processes, procedures, and guidance.
• Prepare ad hoc reports for the Board, Board committees, and the Executive.
• Manage Secretariat functions for the Investment Review Committee.
• Support the delivery of Sydney Water’s Third Line of Assurance function for major projects.
• Undertake reviews of compliance with Sydney Water’s investment governance framework.
• Conduct trend analysis and report findings to Senior Management, identifying and driving remedial actions

Skills & Experience:

• Well-developed written, verbal, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
• Excellent organisation and coordination skills
• Proven ability to establish, manage, and maintain constructive and effective stakeholder relationships.

Essential Requirements: You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of submitting your application to be considered for this role.

Closing Date: Thursday, 15 May 2025 11:59pm AEST.

Please advise if you require any adjustments to actively participate in the application and recruitment process. Please contact Angela.Nguyen@sydneywater.com.au for any further information.

Dive into Our Great Benefits! 

Competitive Compensation: We’ll ensure that your skills and contributions are valued and rewarded appropriately. 

Hybrid Work Environment: We offer a hybrid work model that balances remote work and office collaboration, supporting our team's productivity and well-being. 

Continuous Professional Growth: We will invest in your career with leadership and development programs to propel your success. 

24/7 Wellbeing Support: Access for you and your family to free and confidential mental health and general health support through our EAP portal. 

Discounted Private Health Insurance: Unlock affordable access to top-tier health coverage with our discounted insurance plans. 

Family First: Prioritise your family with up to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave and a generous childcare allowance. 

Fitness Passport: Achieve your physical fitness goals using our Fitness Passport, granting you access to a multitude of gyms and pools across NSW.  

Novated Leasing: Get in the driver's seat of your financial future with our novated lease options. 

Working at Sydney Water  

We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and veterans.  

As part of the application process, Sydney Water will be collecting your personal information to assess your suitability for the role. We will also use your personal information to establish a Live Hire talent profile in our Talent Community.  

We look at our Talent Community first when new opportunities come up when you apply for a role. Your personal information will be collected in accordance with Live Hire’s Terms, Privacy Policy and Sydney Water’s Privacy Collection Statement – Job Application. Please note as part of the application process, you will be asked to undergo background checks which includes a criminal history check.   

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