Executive Assistant

About the role

We’re recognised worldwide for our performance and innovation to secure water supplies for Western Australia in a changing climate. We’re driven to make our state a great place to live, and we have career opportunities to help make it happen.

A career at Water Corporation can unlock the door to ongoing long term career development opportunities; we also support training and development, flexible work arrangements, health and lifestyle programs and generous company benefits.

If you share our commitment to WA then consider Water Corporation as the next step in your career.

About the role

We have a 12-month opportunity for a highly motivated self-starter to be our Executive Assistant within the People and Safety Group. Reporting to the General Manager you will be required to provide a wide range of high level and confidential executive assistance and support.

You must have strong interpersonal skills to build a rapport with internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a high level of organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities whilst delivering a high standard of work. You will work closely with the Lead Team and Business Units to provide support across a range of areas.

What the role will offer

• Provide accurate, confidential, and comprehensive high-level executive support to the General Manager
• Proactive management of the General Manager’s calendar to resolve schedule conflicts in advance and build space for priority tasks and critical engagements
• Coordinate and effectively manage all Board and Executive papers and actions for the Group in an accurate and timely manner
• Provide high quality service to internal and external customers while building successful relationships on behalf of the Lead Team

Key skills and experience

• Previous executive support experience in a similar role
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and negotiate successful outcomes with stakeholders of all levels
• Advanced competencies in the use of relevant corporate applications

Apply: If you are interested in the above opportunity please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your ability to meet the requirements of the role.

Please note:

As part of the recruitment process you may be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.

Applications close 4th June 2023

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace:

Water Corporation is committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community. How we will achieve this is outlined in our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and People and Safety Strategy.

We acknowledge the different skills, experiences and perspectives that people from diverse backgrounds including, race, ethnicity, disability, age, gender identity and sexual orientation bring to the workplace, will only strengthen our workforce.

We are committed to ensuring that our workplace is inclusive, where all our people feel that they belong, are valued, respected and have equal access to opportunities and resources.

We encourage applications from our key priority communities – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment to enable people with disability to participate fully in all aspects of employment wherever possible by offering reasonable adjustments including adjustments in our recruitment, selection and appointment processes.”

Applicants with disability who require adjustments in the recruitment process, or alternative methods of communication, can contact a Recruitment Officer at recruitment@watercorporation.com.au or 08 9420 2000.

To learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion please visit our website.