Integrated Assurance Lead

About Us 

We have a proud heritage and a progressive future, providing world class drinking water and beautiful waterways from the mountains to the sea. We see the world is changing so we are changing too. Our people and their jobs are as diverse as the communities we serve. 

• Parramatta location with flexible hybrid working
• Full time, permanent opportunity
• We have 2x positions available for this role

About the Role

As the Integrated Assurance Lead, you will play a critical role in implementing, integrating, and continuously improving the Sydney Water Assurance Framework. You will lead delivery of the annual assurance program, providing objective assessment of controls, ensuring compliance with management system standards and obligations requirements, and driving continuous improvement across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Collaborate with risk and control owners to develop, implement and monitor the enterprise‑level assurance plan.
• Lead and coordinate assurance activities as per the annual assurance plan. 
• Produce high‑quality assurance reports for senior leaders.
• Engage with relevant stakeholders to identify and document corrective actions to address the root causes of assurance findings.
• Monitor and report on assurance findings and associated actions, escalating when deadlines may not be met.
• Facilitate continual improvement of the Assurance Framework and maintain assurance tools, templates and processes.
• Support and uplift capability for business areas responsible for assurance activities.
• Advise on implementation of assurance requirements in relevant business areas
• Manage external auditors
• Align 1st and 2nd line assurance approaches to streamline processes.

About You

• Tertiary qualifications in engineering, science, business or a related field.
• Exemplar Global AU & TL auditing certifications (Management Systems Auditing + Leading Audit Teams).
• Experience delivering and managing audits and analysing performance to drive business improvement.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at all organisational levels.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent conceptual and critical thinking skills with the ability to solve practical problems
• Ability to manage competing requirements and meet strict deadlines in a high-volume work environment
• Ability to evaluate and improve the performance of management systems and processes in relation to meeting business objectives and priorities
• Experience with ISO 55001 asset management systems or water quality management systems is highly desirable.

Recruitment Process

To apply, please submit your CV along with a covering letter explaining why you are the right candidate for this role.

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: 18th March 2026.

For more information, or to request an accommodation information, you can contact priscilla.dahdah@sydneywater.com.au

At Sydney Water, we are passionate about making a difference to the lives of our customers and communities. We have a proud heritage and progressive future providing world class drinking water and services that are vital to our customers’ quality of life and safeguarding Sydney’s future. We see the world is changing, so we are changing too.

Our vision is to create better lives through world-class services, and we believe that starts with our people. Our people and their jobs are as diverse as the communities we serve. Our diverse skills, mindsets and backgrounds work together on exciting and challenging projects that make a difference and help ensure Sydney remains one of the most iconic and liveable cities in the world.

We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including First Nations people, LGBTQIA+ people, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and veterans.

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