Risk and Resilience Specialist

About us: 

At CitiPower, Powercor and United Energy, we’re proud to deliver electricity to 2 million Victorian customers every day through our network of poles and wires. But more than that, we’re here to power communities, support local businesses and keep critical services running smoothly, we’re essential to them all – and none of this happens without our people.

We believe in an inclusive, welcoming workplace where everyone feels safe, valued and respected. From offering great benefits to creating real opportunities for growth, we’re committed to supporting you, your career and wellbeing. It’s why our people stick around, whether you live in the city or across regional and rural Victoria, we’re doing the work where it matters most - right in your own community.

As Victorians electrify everything from homes to transport, we’re focused on ensuring our networks are ready to meet that demand.

If you want to be part of something essential, be essential with us.

About the role: 

The Risk and Resilience Specialist assists in managing CitiPower, Powercor and United Energy’s risk and resilience exposures through enterprise risk management, business continuity planning, crisis and emergency management planning, as well as providing advice and support to the business on any other risk management and resilience-related matters.

What you’ll deliver:

•    Drive improvements in risk identification and management at all levels within the business (e.g., six-monthly risk profiling with each business unit).
•    Analyse risk data to identify control effectiveness, trends and emerging risks.
•    Lead and implement comprehensive business continuity planning and testing programs (including desktop and real-time simulations) to ensure that business continuity and recovery strategies meet business requirements.
•    Facilitate and lead training programs specifically designed for Business Continuity Coordinators to enhance preparedness and response capabilities.
•    Provide guidance and support to the business on all Business Continuity, as well as Crisis & Emergency Management matters.

Your career with us:

We have a diversity of teams across our business, all contributing to great customer and community outcomes. Our people are our most important asset, and we continually invest in nurturing their capability. We proudly strive to provide a safe, inclusive and sustainable environment where all our people feel respected, valued and supported to bring their whole selves to work and be the best they can be. 

With an embedded Inclusion & Diversity Strategy and initiatives like our Women in Power networking group, and Sparkle, our LGBTIQ+ allies pride network, we’re committed to equal opportunities for all employees.  We are proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for all women. Click here for more information on how we create and support a diverse and equitable workplace.  

Understand how our benefits can support you. We offer a health and wellbeing subsidy (up to $600 per year), paid parental leave of up to 15 weeks for the primary carer, and more.  

To succeed in the role, you’ll have: 

•    Extensive work experience with business continuity, risk management, or a related field. 
•    Proven experience in leading and managing business continuity and crisis management initiatives.
•    Extensive experience in the implementation and application of business continuity/preparedness programs, including developing, testing, and maintaining business continuity plans.
•    Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex situations and develop effective solutions. 
•    Strong communication and relationship-building skills across all levels.
•    Knowledge of ISO 22301 (Business Continuity Management) and/or ISO 31000 (Risk Management) standards is highly desirable. 
•    Certified training in risk management, business continuity and/or operational resilience is highly desirable. 

What’s next? 

If you think you have what it takes, but don’t necessarily check every box, or would like to discuss a different or flexible way of working, please still get in touch with us at careers@powercor.com.au

Please submit your application via our careers website by 20 January 2025. For the full Position Description, please reach out to Luke Castro from the Talent team at careers@powercor.com.au     

We encourage applications from all communities; people of all ages, nationalities, abilities and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. 

If you require adjustments as part of the recruitment process to accommodate your needs, please don’t hesitate to discuss these with us.