Senior Assurance Advisor

About ElectraNet

ElectraNet builds, owns, operates and maintains the high voltage electricity transmission network which delivers the energy South Australians rely on to power our homes, businesses and communities. Our employees describe our culture as one that is supportive, inclusive, and community-oriented, where we genuinely want each other to succeed.

Employee Benefits

ElectraNet is committed to empowering our people and recognising their contribution through a competitive remuneration package for this Senior Assurance Advisor role.

In addition, we are proud to offer:

• Performance bonus eligibility of up to 15%
• 5 weeks of annual leave per year
• 15 days personal/carers leave per year
• 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Additional paid volunteering and office closure leave
• Flexible work practices and wellbeing support
• Paid volunteering leave and cultural celebration flexibility

Visit our careers page to read more about our employee benefits.

Beyond the benefits, discover a rewarding career with:

• Exciting and impactful projects across South Australia.
• A welcoming and inclusive company culture with a strong team spirit.
• Exceptional opportunities for career development and ongoing support.
• Support for professional certifications and memberships.
• Regular social events and team activities.

The Opportunity

If you enjoy leading meaningful assurance work, strengthening governance practices and helping leaders make well-informed, risk-based decisions, this is a great opportunity to join ElectraNet as our Senior Assurance Advisor.

You'll provide senior specialist expertise across ElectraNet's assurance activities. You'll lead significant assurance workstreams, coordinate complex audit and governance activities, support integrated assurance planning and provide trusted advice that helps uplift business practice, strengthen control effectiveness and support continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead audits, governance and assurance activities from planning through to reporting, driving continuous improvement across the business.
• Partner with stakeholders to deliver risk-based assurance reviews that support business objectives and strengthen controls.
• Enhance governance, assurance and compliance frameworks, methodologies and reporting practices.
• Translate assurance findings and emerging trends into practical recommendations and actionable insights for leaders and stakeholders.

About You

You're an experienced assurance, audit, governance or risk professional who brings strong technical judgement, sound business acumen and the confidence to lead complex work with autonomy. You enjoy partnering with leaders and stakeholders, applying professional curiosity and constructive challenge, and translating findings into clear, practical actions that support well-governed decision-making.

What you'll bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong experience in audit, assurance and governance within a complex or regulated environment.
• Proven ability to lead complex audit, assurance and governance activities with a high degree of autonomy.
• Experience supporting assurance, compliance and audit programs, including planning, delivery, reporting and action management.
• Strong knowledge of assurance frameworks, audit methodologies, control effectiveness and continual improvement practices.
• Sound understanding of risk management and control principles, with the ability to apply commercial and risk-based judgement.
• Knowledge of relevant ISO standards, accreditation requirements, compliance obligations and external assurance frameworks.
• Well-developed analytical, research, investigation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coach, influence and guide stakeholders to strengthen assurance, governance, control and compliance practices.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the flexibility to support business needs.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, and confidently presenting to stakeholders.

How to apply

Please apply online via our careers page before 18 September 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as interviews and appointments may occur prior to the closing date. Applicants can also register for job alerts via our careers page.

To view the position description for the Senior Assurance Advisor role, visit our careers page.

Successful applicant will be required to undergo background checks. These checks may include global criminal history checks, reference checks, and validation of qualifications, employment history, Australian work rights, and any additional checks depending on the role.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. ElectraNet is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people bring to our team.

Click 'Apply' to view the Position Description on our careers page.

We are proud to be a Work180 Endorsed Employer. You can read more about our key benefits, including flexible work options, leave and other supports, visit our careers page.