About the Role
Are you passionate about ethical business practices and procurement excellence?
Join Sydney Water as a Probity Specialist and play a vital role in upholding the integrity of our organisation. You will be instrumental in managing probity risks and ensuring robust governance across our procurement and business operations.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Probity Manager, you will provide expert probity risk management and advisory services across the corporation, with a strong focus on procurement. Your responsibilities will include:
- Reviewing and constructively challenging high-value procurement strategies and business cases to ensure alignment with probity principles and corporate risk appetite
- Identifying and mitigating probity risks through strategic advice and effective control measures
- Monitoring tender processes and offering real-time probity guidance throughout procurement activities
- Supporting the Probity Manager in maintaining the Delegations Manual and enhancing procurement capability across the organisation
- Preparing high-quality reports and briefings for Board Committees and Executive Leadership on probity-related matters
Skills and Experience
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in probity, finance, procurement, or business analysis
- Demonstrated ability to influence and engage with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior executives
- Strong analytical and governance skills, particularly in procurement contexts
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to respectfully challenge proposals
- Experience in risk assessment and financial analysis
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: Friday, 13 June 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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