Integrity Officer

Job DescriptionAt GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day. That’s why we pledge to support and empower all our people to make a positive impact when working hand in hand with our business to drive change. We'll help you accelerate your career and empower you with the right technology and training as you bring ideas and projects to life. Together with your colleagues, clients, and partners, you'll make an impact that is felt by all. See where your commitment could take you. Who are we looking for? As an Integrity Officer at GHD, you will play a pivotal role in building and upholding a culture of ethical conduct, transparency, and accountability across our global operation. This role is central to delivering GHD’s enterprise Integrity Program and is responsible for providing timely, high-quality advice to the business on integrity and compliance matters. Key Responsibilities:

• Policies and Integrity Management Plan

• Develop, implement, and maintain policies and procedures that promote ethical behaviour and mitigate integrity risks.
• Ensure the Integrity Management Plan is updated as required and key deliverables are undertaken
• Operationalise GHD’s Code of Conduct, Integrity Policy and associated Standards.

• Integrity Advice

• Provide advice and direction on Integrity queries
• Superior knowledge of conflicts of interest obligations and ability to communicate requirements to the business

• Integrity Risk Assessments

• Undertake integrity risk assessments across the enterprise and ensure that the Integrity Management Plan includes any actions required to addresses key risk areas

• Integrity Monitoring & Reporting

• Monitor compliance with Integrity requirements and external regulations.
• Prepare reports and briefings for senior leadership on integrity-related matters including integrity incidents.

• Investigations & Case Management

• Conduct investigations into alleged misconduct, fraud, or breaches of policy.
• Maintain confidential records and ensure procedural fairness in all investigations.

• Training & Awareness

• Design and deliver integrity training.
• Promote awareness of integrity and provide lessons learned from integrity incidents.

• Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify and mitigate integrity risks.
• Liaise with external bodies, regulators, and auditors as required.

About You:

• Tertiary qualifications in Law, Business, Governance, or a related field.
• Admission as a lawyer is desirable but not essential
• Demonstrated experience in integrity, compliance, legal, or risk-related roles.
• Strong understanding of ethical principles, governance frameworks, and regulatory environments.
• Excellent analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build trust.
• Understanding of whistleblower protection frameworks.
• Ability to manage sensitive matters with diplomacy and confidentiality.
• Experience with case management systems and compliance tools is advantageous.

This role can be based either Australia or New Zealand depending on your home base/location.Interested? Apply by Wednesday 5 th November Contact: Zoe Ferguson – Talent Acquisition Team Lead GHD embraces hybrid work arrangements to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where GHD people can thrive, this supports the diverse needs of our workforce while balancing the benefits of remote working with the value of face-to-face collaboration in the office. GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities. All our employees are expected to be able to attend a GHD office three times per week. We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.   About UsCome together and make a meaningful impact. We bring our people together to create something bigger and solve some of the world's most complex problems. Come and experience the power of commitment and see strategy and ideas come to life when you join GHD. Let's drive real change.Our Pledge to You At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day. That’s why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today. See where your commitment could take you. That’s the #PowerOfCommitmentWho We Are GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents. The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.