Governance Reporting & Administration Officer bei Yarra Valley Water

Position overview

• Permanent, Full-Time opportunity
• True hybrid working – work from home and our Mitcham office
• $88,557.94 - $94,883.44 per annum plus 12% superannuation

The Role
 We are seeking a highly organised Governance Reporting & Administration Officer to join our Assurance and Resilience Division, which provides support services to the Asset Services Group.

In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating the Asset Services Group’s contributions to regulatory and business reporting, and regulatory change proposals; as well as providing administration support for audits and other governance activities.

This role also plays a key part in preparing timely and accurate reporting for internal and external stakeholders and maintaining governance documentation and systems.

Working closely with the Governance and Reporting Coordinator, key stakeholders from the Asset Services Group and from the corporate Risk and Regulation teams, the Officer will also contribute to the efficient operation of key governance functions.

About us
We’re on a mission to create a brighter future, where you can be a change maker at the actual source. We’re one of Australia’s largest water utilities with over 30% of Victoria’s population relying on us for their essential water and sanitation services.

Our award-winning culture fosters an inclusive, collaborative, and flexible environment that enables our people to thrive. Here, you’ll be inspired and challenged to grow alongside us.

We're committed to reconciliation and supporting the self-determined role for Traditional Owners/Custodians in water and land management.

Your key responsibilities

• Liaise with key stakeholders across the Asset Services Group and key Corporate Teams to coordinate Group inputs and reviews for regulatory and business reporting.
• Assist with coordination of Group feedback on key regulatory changes.
• Provide administrative and coordination support for the end-to-end coordination of internal audits impacting the Asset Services Group – including coordination of management reviews of audit scopes, findings and responses.
• Monitor and report on Group compliance with corporate requirements, identifying trends in compliance performance and propose continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and document governance processes to ensure visibility, clarity and staff awareness of roles and responsibilities.
• Build effective working relationships with internal teams and facilitate proactive communication around reporting and regulatory changes and requirements.
• Ensure all reporting inputs meet quality standards in terms of completeness, clarity, and presentation.
• Provide general administrative support for governance and assurance activities.

What we’re looking for

• Relevant qualifications in business administration, governance, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in a governance, administrative or reporting role, preferably within a government, utility, or highly regulated environment.
• Excellent organisational and coordination skills, with a strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across internal teams and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver quality outcomes within set timeframes.
• Confidence in reviewing and updating documents for quality, consistency, and accuracy.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement.

To view the full position description, click HERE.

Why Yarra Valley Water?
We celebrate and encourage new thinking at every level. Creating opportunities for you to grow – both professionally, and personally. When you flourish, we all do.

• $88,557.94 - $94,883.44 per annum plus 12% superannuation
• Flexible working arrangements where our people are empowered to design their days with their team. Read our hybrid playbook HERE.
• Free and secure on-site parking with on-site café at our Mitcham office
• 14 weeks paid leave parental leave
• 15 days paid personal leave, which can be used for caring, wellbeing, mental health, menstrual or menopause
• Request to swap certain public holidays for another day of paid leave

To read more about our benefits and culture, read our employee handbook HERE.

Did you know?
Research shows that men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, while women and other marginalised people tend to only apply when they meet all of them. So, if you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily tick every box, please apply or get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.

How to apply
Applications should include a supporting Cover Letter and Resume. 
Closing date:  Monday 22^nd September 2025
This position is available for Yarra Valley Water employees and external applicants.

We welcome applications from everyone, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, mature age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTIQA+ community and people of all cultural backgrounds. If you need this information in an accessible format or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please call 03 9872 2542 or email [email protected]. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss the recruitment process, please contact us via email [email protected].

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks, if required for the position. This may also include a Police Check or AusCheck, where an offer will be subject to a satisfactory outcome of these checks.