The Water Authority of Fiji is a corporate body established under the Water Authority of Fiji Act 2007 to make provision for the effective management and administration of the Water and the wastewater systems.
We are responsible for providing access to quality drinking water and wastewater services to over 159,000 and 33,540 residential and non-residential metered customers in the urban areas of Fiji and also setting up water supply systems in rural areas.
The Risk, Compliance and Investigation Officer (RC&I Officer) is responsible for supporting the implementation and operation of the Authority’s Risk Management, Compliance Monitoring, and Investigation functions to ensure effective governance, accountability, ethical conduct, and compliance with internal policies, legislative requirements, and regulatory obligations. The role reports directly to the Team Leader Risk, Compliance & Investigation (Team Leader RC&I) and indirectly supports the Head of Internal Audit, Risk, Compliance & Investigation (Head of IARC&I) in undertaking enterprise risk activities, compliance reviews, investigations, whistleblower management, reporting, and assurance activities across the organisation.
- Risk Management
- Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the Enterprise Risk Management Framework across the organisation.
- Assist in identifying, assessing, monitoring, and documenting enterprise risks including operational, financial, strategic, and regulatory risks.
- Maintain and update organisational risk registers, including risk ratings, controls, mitigation actions, and responsible officers.
- Conduct risk assessments, control reviews, and risk trend analysis under the guidance of the Team Leader RC&I.
- Assist in preparing risk heat maps, risk profiles, and risk reporting documentation.
- Promote risk awareness and support divisions in understanding and applying risk management practices.
- Participate in risk workshops, awareness sessions, and business continuity related activities.
- Escalate significant risks, control weaknesses, and emerging issues to the Team Leader RC&I.
- Compliance Monitoring
- Assist in the implementation and monitoring of the annual compliance work plan.
- Conduct compliance monitoring activities and reviews to assess adherence to laws, regulations, internal policies, procedures, and governance frameworks as direct by TL RC&I and Head of IARC&I.
- Assist in maintaining the Compliance Register and monitoring compliance obligations across the Authority.
- Identify compliance gaps, control deficiencies, and non-conformance issues and provide recommendations for corrective action to TL RC&I.
- Provide operational support and compliance guidance to divisions as required.
- Provide support to business units on compliance related matters when required.
- Investigation
- Conduct investigations relating to misconduct, fraud, policy breaches or unethical behaviour, and other reported incidents.
- Collect, analyse, and maintain evidence, records, statements, and investigation documentation in a confidential and professional manner.
- Assist TL RC&I maintaining an Investigation Register and ensure proper case documentation.
- Prepare investigation working papers, reports, findings, and correspondence for review by the Team Leader RC&I and Head of IARC&I.
- Conduct interviews, site inspections, document reviews, and fact-finding exercises as and when required and directed by Team Leader RC&I and Head of IARC&I.
- Ensure confidentiality, objectivity and fairness are maintained during investigations.
- Assurance & Audit Support
- Support the Internal Audit function by providing risk and compliance insights when required.
- Assist in monitoring implementation of audit recommendations and investigation outcomes.
- Support Control Self-Assessment activities and control effectiveness reviews.
- Policy, Procedure & Framework Support
- Assist in maintaining and reviewing risk, compliance and governance policies and procedures.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives relating to governance, controls, and operational efficiency.
- Assist in developing awareness materials, guidance notes, and reporting templates.
- Reporting & Documentation
- Prepare reports and documentation relating to risk, compliance and investigation activities.
- Maintain accurate records and registers.
- Provide updates and reports to the Team Leader RC&I and Head of IARC&I.
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Liaise with internal stakeholders to gather information required for risk and compliance activities.
- Participate and conduct meetings, workshops and awareness sessions relating to risk and compliance.
- Additional Responsibilities
- Provide support to the Team Leader RC&I in achieving departmental objectives.
- Undertake other duties as directed by the Team Leader RC&I or Head of IARC&I.
- Assist during emergencies, operational incidents, or organisational investigations when required.
- Ensure confidentiality and integrity of all information obtained during the course of duties.
- Comply with all WAF policies, procedures, Code of Conduct, and Occupational Health & Safety requirements.
- The Applicant must possess a Degree in Accounting/Finance/Legal/Auditing/Investigation and/or Risk Management with at least 3 years of experience or Diploma in the mentioned field with five years of experience in a similar role.
- Professional certification or membership with recognized professional bodies such as the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), Fiji Institute of Chartered Accountant, CPA Australia, CAANZ, ACCA, ACFE, or equivalent will be an added advantage.
- A valid driver’s license and the ability to drive are compulsory, as the role requires travel to WAF sites and locations across Fiji.
- Knowledge of risk management and Compliance frameworks
- Travel to WAF stations, operational sites, and divisions throughout Fiji is compulsory as and when required for operational, compliance, investigation, audit support, and risk management activities.
- Strong analytical and investigative skills
- Ability to prepare clear reports and maintain documentation
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
- High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information
Interested candidates are advised to apply online and complete the recruitment requirements on the portal. All applications should be received no later than 06th November, 2026
INCOMPLETE & LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.
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