Project & Administrative Coordinator

As the Project and Administrative Coordinator you will provide administrative support on a range of Energy Transformation projects and initiatives, including the DER Roadmap and the DSO Strategy and Roadmap.  

This position is critical in delivery of Western Powers strategic objective of Distribution Transformation and our transition towards Distribution System Operator. 

This is a Full-Time, Fixed-Term position for 36 Months.

Your Role in Action  

• Provide effective, efficient, and timely project and administrative support and coordination services.
• Prepare relevant documentation to ensure relevant stakeholder(s) has the appropriate information to conduct the role in an effective and efficient manner (i.e. presentations, reports, workshop materials etc.).
• Continuously improve and innovate relevant project and administrative systems, tools etc and provide advice on process issues.
• Support activities, schedule key actions, proactively follow up, and manage timeframes to meet deadlines.
• Build successful networks within Western Power that support the efficiency of the function, area, or team.
• Assist with the preparation of cyclical business reporting requirements (e.g. KPIs, monthly and quarterly reports).
• Coordinate the administration of any financial responsibilities for the leadership group as required.
• Identify issues, offer advice and escalate issues appropriately where necessary.
• Ensure all agreed reports and deliverables are on time and written to a high standard.
• Managing self and owning delivery on key business improvement and process initiative.

What Makes You a Great Fit 

• Completed Year 12 (or equivalent) with English and Mathematics and / or at least 2 to 3 year’s demonstrated general administration experience.
• Demonstrable, effective administrative, organisational, prioritising, planning, and coordinating skills.
• A strong proven personal effectiveness with business acumen.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including report writing and formatting to a high level.
• Computer literate: MS Office suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project.
• Excellent interpersonal, relationship building and teamwork skills.
• Demonstrable problem-solving skills and ability to act on own initiative.

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.

Applications close on March 7 2025.

We value diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and LGBTQIA+ communities. Find out more about our Reconciliation Action Plan and Disability Access and Inclusion Plan. 

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