Executive Assistant

Do you want to deliver work that truly matters to our community?

There’s never been a better time to join the energy industry! At Western Power we’re working towards our vision for a clean energy future and we’re looking for diverse, passionate people to join our team of world leading experts.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Executive Assistant at our Perth CBD Office, on a Full-Time permanent basis.

About this role

As the Executive Assistant you will be responsible for the delivery of a timely, efficient and effective high level office administration, information co-ordination and confidential secretarial support services for the Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
 

• Provide confidential secretarial and office administration services to the CFO in a timely and effective manner.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Establish effective working relationships and high standards of customer service.
• Maintain meeting schedules and work commitment diaries for the CFO and ensure provision of information and briefings are received in a timely manner prior to meetings and maintain up-to-date and accurate records of results.
• Produce reports, correspondence, presentations and spreadsheets in a timely and accurate manner, as required.
• Provide high-level administrative support to Management and Committees where required.
• Provide effective support in the preparation of cyclical and other business reporting requirements (e.g. KPI’s, monthly and quarterly reports)
• Manage and maintain calendar(s) ensuring they are accurate and up to date.
• Identify issues, offer advice and escalate issues appropriately where necessary.

About you 

We are seeking someone with experience and attributes that include:

• Completed Year 12 (or equivalent) with English and Mathematics.
• At least 5 + year’s demonstrated extensive experience in a Personal Assistant / secretarial / administrative environment.
• Advanced experience of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint software.
• Demonstrated understanding of administrative functions and office practices.
• Demonstrated ability in delivering high quality, professional, customer focused administrative and secretarial services.
• High level written and verbal communications skills.
• Demonstrated experience in proactive and positive support at Executive level.

Joining Western Power

Our people play a vital role in creating an innovative, safe, and supportive workplace, living our values and delivering exceptional service to the communities in which we operate.
 

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, women, young & mature age workers, the LGBTQI+ community.

We are an employer of choice, offering our employees a range of benefits that include:

• Competitive salary plus 11% superannuation.
• Flexible work arrangements that support part time work, flexible working hours and working from home arrangements.
• Professional Development opportunities including training initiatives and study assistance.
• An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme.
• Access to five Employee Network Groups – First Nations, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, Diverse Sexualities and Genders, Women, and People with Disability – which celebrate and communicate the diversity of our workforce and connect diversity and inclusion to our broader business activities.
• 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.

Important information

We are committed to our Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2021 - 2027 and ensuring that people with disability have equal opportunities to gain and maintain employment with Western Power. It is strongly encouraged that people with a disability who meet the inherent requirements of the position description apply for this role.

We are also proud to have launched our Innovate RAP in Mar 2022 (Reconciliation Action Plan). Our Innovate RAP outlines our commitment to the Reconciliation journey in WA.

Please note that final stages of our recruitment process require completed Background & Assessment Checks. This includes a current police clearance (issued within the last six months), checks on documentation and references which verify your identity and qualifications, and a medical assessment.

Join us and play a part in powering the future of Western Australia.

To find out more about us please visit https://www.westernpower.com.au/about/

Applications close on 21 May 2024

Submit your application by clicking the ‘apply’ button.