Asset Operations - Major Works

Administrative Assistant (Major Works) – 24 Month Contract – Perth CBD 

This position is responsible for the delivery of a wide range of administrative and office support services and activities to facilitate the timely, efficient, and effective operation of the function and/or manager. Provision of administration duties including but not limited to; research, document and record management, stakeholder support, diary management, travel bookings, account reconciliation, purchasing of stationery, goods & equipment, and project support. 

Your Role in Action   

• The ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and maintain strong customer focus  

• Co-ordinating administrative processes to deliver required outcomes  

• Dealing with urgent and confidential matters  

• The use of appropriate systems, procedures and controls to enhance the accuracy, timeliness and presentation of workflow for the Manager 

• Provide confidential administrative services in a timely and effective manner  

• Liaise with relevant business units across the organisation to ensure efficient running of the Function (e.g. IT, Accounts Payable, IKM, Finance etc.)  

• Provide timely diary management support to the Head of Function to support their delivery of business objectives  

• Appropriately plan and organise meetings and functions to support achievement of objectives 

 What Makes You a Great Fit  

• Completed Year 12 (or equivalent) with English and Mathematics and / or at least 3 year’s demonstrated general administration experience 

• Knowledge of principles and practices of basic office management 

• Experience of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint software 

• Understanding of administrative functions and office practices 

• Able to deliver high quality, professional, customer focused administrative services 

• Good written and verbal communication skills 

• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and confidentiality 

By joining Western Power, you will contribute to powering a cleaner energy future. We are dedicated to fostering career development and promoting a healthy work-life balance, empowering you to drive innovation as we develop a network that will serve the Western Australian community for generations. You will also benefit from a range of perks and opportunities, including:  

• Over 50% of our employment opportunities are driven by career progression.   

• Flexible work arrangements to support part time work, working hours and working from home arrangements.  

• The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year.  

• Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership.  

• An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme.  

• An innovative team culture that’s enabling the transition to renewable energy and decarbonisation.    

• In addition to standard leave, enjoy three wellness leave days each year. 

• Access to end-of-trip facilities at our Perth office and South Metro Depot, perfect for cyclists. 

• On-site café available for convenient meals and refreshments throughout the day. 

• 22 weeks paid parental leave and 5 days of First Nations cultural leave to support family and cultural connections. 

Applications close on 28 May 2026

We value diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and LGBTQIA+ communities. As a WORK180-endorsed employer for women, we are proud of our commitment to inclusion. You can learn more about this through our Reconciliation Action Plan and Disability Access and Inclusion Plan.