Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant – Perth CBD Office – Permanent Full-time

If you are proactive, motivated, personable and friendly then we may have a fantastic opportunity for you!

We currently have an exciting permanent opportunity for an Administrative Assistant based at our Perth CBD office.

About this role

As the Administrative Assistant to a large, geographically diverse function, you will be 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.

• 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.
• Manage and organise meetings and functions to support achievement of objectives.
• Provide support to a dynamic function that operates at a fast pace whilst managing conflicting priorities during significate events that are impacting the network.
• Support the day-to-day delivery of projects through provision of administrative activities including but not limited to, research, document and record control and management, stakeholder support, production of reports and presentations etc. 
• Act as Functional Records Officer and maintain accuracy of on and offline filing systems including appropriate archiving.
• Financial management including raising purchase orders & payment of invoices in Ellipse, credit card reconciliations and petty cash and ensuring relevant cost codes are utilised.
• Coordinate and arrange travel bookings for employees to achieve maximum cost efficiencies for a large leadership team.
• Provide effective support in the preparation of cyclical and other business reporting requirements (e.g. KPI’s, monthly and quarterly reports).

About you

We are seeking someone with experience and attributes that include:

• Completed Year 12 (or equivalent) with English and Mathematics and / or at least 4 year’s demonstrated general administration experience.
• Have strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise.
• Advance level of experience in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint software.
• 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.

Joining Western Power

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.

Applications close on the 2 February 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. 

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