Corporate Compliance Specialist

About the Company 

At SA Water, our work sustains life. Every day, we deliver safe, reliable water and wastewater services to more than 1.8 million South Australians, supporting healthy communities across our state.

Behind this essential service are people who care. From engineering and science to construction, digital, operations and customer experience, every role plays a part. We bring our authentic selves to work, driven by purpose, supporting one another to deliver work that truly matters.

About the job  

We have an exciting opportunity for a Corporate Compliance Specialist to join our Corporate Governance, Risk and Resilience team.

Reporting to the Corporate Compliance Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining SA Water's compliance framework and supporting a strong culture of integrity across the organisation. You will provide expert advice, lead compliance investigations, monitor compliance obligations, support regulatory engagements, and help ensure legal and corporate requirements are effectively managed.

Working closely with leaders and stakeholders across the business, you will contribute to regulatory reporting and identify opportunities to strengthen compliance systems, processes and organisational capability. This is an opportunity to influence business decisions and help drive continuous improvement across an essential service provider.

About the Person

You are an analytical and proactive compliance professional with experience operating in a regulatory, governance, risk, assurance or compliance environment. You can interpret complex legislation and requirements, provide practical advice, and communicate effectively with a broad range of stakeholders.

With strong interpersonal skills and a solutions-focused approach, you build trusted relationships across all levels of an organisation. You are comfortable engaging with senior leaders, regulators and operational teams, and have exposure to risk and assurance activities. You thrive in complex environments, can manage competing priorities, and maintain a strong focus on detail while supporting sound compliance and governance outcomes.

About Business Insights and Excellence

The Business Insights and Excellence business group turns data into trusted insights that help us make better decisions for our customers and community into the future.

Working in this team means analysing complex information, responsibly managing finance and procurement, building meaningful reports and dashboards, and partnering with the business to solve real problems. You’ll help shape strategy, improve performance, and ensure decisions are informed, evidence-based, and aligned to what matters most for South Australians.

Responsibilities will include: 

• Develop and continuously improve SA Water's compliance framework, policies and procedures.
• Provide expert compliance advice and support across the organisation.
• Monitor compliance performance, investigate compliance matters and support regulatory notifications.
• Prepare compliance reporting for regulators, senior leadership and the Board.
• Build compliance awareness and capability through training and stakeholder engagement.
• Support the development of systems and processes that strengthen compliance governance and organisational resilience.

Your success in this role will come from: 

• Experience working within a regulatory, compliance, governance, risk or assurance environment.
• Exposure to risk and assurance frameworks, processes and activities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex information and provide practical recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing, briefing preparation and stakeholder engagement.
• Proven ability to build productive relationships with senior leaders, regulators and diverse stakeholder groups.
• Experience managing competing priorities and delivering outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
• Relevant qualifications in law, commerce, governance or a related discipline, or equivalent experience, complemented by strong digital capability and experience with compliance systems and reporting tools.

To apply, click 'Apply'. Please submit and complete the application form, upload a cover letter and current resume. For enquiries or for a copy of the Position Description, please contact Chantelle Romeo from the Talent Acquisition team chantelle.romeo@sawater.com.au

Further information can be found in the attached PD – Corporate Compliance Specialist

Applications close 4pm, Friday 21 August 2026.  

A great customer experience is best achieved by having a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from everyone, including people living with disability, job seekers of all ages, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. 

Our Industry is like no other. Dive into the wonderful world of water and explore the boundless opportunities. Learn more about the water industry at careersinwater.com.au 

Please note: We request that recruitment agencies do not submit candidates for this position, as they will not be accepted.