Position Description: Risk and Audit Analyst
Position Number
005315
Manager’s Role Title
Manager Risk
Business Group
Office of the CE
Manager Once Removed
Senior Manager Assurance and Risk
Requisite Organisation
Level of Work
I Quality
Direct Report’s Role
Title(s)
Not applicable
IV SAW Hierarchy Level
Purpose (Unique value add)
To assist in the provision of risk management services to the Corporation
Objectives
The objectives (maximum 6) of this role are to:
 ensure that the Corporation’s Risk Management Policy, Framework and Procedures are being applied consistently by the Corporation.
 assistance with the timely collation of Risk Management reporting to the Senior Leadership Team, Audit Committee and the Board.
 monitor business planning strategy and activities to ensure that mitigation strategies are tracked on a timely basis to ensure that the business is
managing its risks effectively.
 work to foster a ‘risk aware’ culture in the organisation.
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Position Description: Risk and Audit Analyst
SA Water
Key Accountabilities
The key accountabilities (minimum 4 and maximum 6) of this role are:
Key Accountabilities
Mandatory accountability:
Weighting
20%
Contribute effectively to the team ensuring efforts
are aligned toward achieving team goals
Risk Management Discipline
Output/Measures
 Implement the direction set by the Manager/Coordinator/Supervisor/Team Leader.
 Complete specific tasks allocated.
 Collaborate effectively to ensure team goals are achieved by providing input into decision making
and problem solving.
10%
 Assistance in the update of the Corporation’s Risk Management Policy Suite (including policy and
related procedures, risk management framework, capping of liability procedure etc.).
 Assistance in the delivery of programs to improve risk management competency of all employees.
Risk Management Function
50%
 Assistance in the facilitation of Business Unit Risk Planning sessions.
 Facilitate project risk assessments as required in accordance with the Risk Management Policy and
Framework.
Risk Management Strategy
10%
 Contribute to developing Business Unit and Corporate wide strategies to ensure appropriate
mitigation of risks and emerging issues.
 Monitoring of related action plans in accordance with the Risk Management Policy and Framework.
Team Effectiveness
10%
 Participate in Performance Reviews as required.
 Participate in Team Meetings as required.
 Establish a collaborative and supportive approach in undertaking duties.
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Position Description: Risk and Audit Analyst
SA Water
Behavioural Competencies
Uphold SA Water’s Values:
 Put safety above all else
 Act in the best interests of customer and the community
 Seek and apply better ways
 Respect our people
 Be trustworthy
Behavioural Competencies
Customer Focus
Weighting
20%
Output/Measures
 Anticipates needs of customer and follows through.
 Makes decisions that take into account value for customer.
 Speaks up and identifies problems arising.
Collaborate for Success
20%
 Works co-operatively with others to achieve the best outcomes.
 Maintains effective working relationships with others in the team and across the business.
 Treats people in an honest, courteous and respectful manner.
Self-Management
20%
 Focuses on delivering services despite challenges.
 Presents ideas clearly and concisely.
 Is responsive to the changing needs of our customers and business by adapting to change.
Achieve Results
20%
 Takes personal responsibility for mistakes and learns from them.
 Looks for ways to continually improve and finds better ways.
 Focuses on achieving outcomes using good judgement and quick decisions that lead to business success.
Safety Culture
20%
 Puts safety first when making decisions.
 Adheres to safety processes and procedures and reports when things are ‘not right’.
 Openly communicates ways of improving safety.
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Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Foundation knowledge, skills, experience & qualifications
Essential or Desirable
Tertiary qualifications in accounting, economics, business management or related discipline
Desirable
South Australian Driver’s License
Desirable
Demonstrated understanding of risk management, internal audit and business process principles and practices
Desirable
Proven communication and interpersonal skills to enable establishment and maintenance of positive relationships with stakeholders
Presentation/facilitation skills
Desirable
Strong ability to influence others, build rapport and sell ideas (Strategic / Business Planning)
Performance reporting and monitoring
Project Management
Negotiation and Consultation
Sound experience in a risk and or audit or related field (e.g. Audit, risk management or the like)
Desirable
Job Family, Job Group & Job Profile
Further learning and development will be decided by management in accordance with the SA Water Job Profile for this position.
Job Family
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Job Profile
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Key Stakeholder Relationships
 General Managers
 Senior Managers
 Project Managers
 Finance Management team
 Various internal governance bodies and project teams of which a member as required
 Various consultants
Special Conditions
 Flexible hours and some after hours as required, some intra and interstate travel.
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