Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant – Permanent Full Time / South Metro Depot

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive administration professional to partner our Head of Function in the Operational Maintenance. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced setting with excellent exposure to senior leadership. The role will provide autonomy, taking ownership of meeting, travel, diary, meeting and inbox management for the Head of Function. Based at our brand-new state-of-the-art South Metro Depot in Forrestdale, with hybrid work opportunities to work from home and our Perth office. Mondays are on-site at the South Metro Deport to support weekly leadership meetings.

Your Role in Action  

• Provide timely diary management support to the Head of Function
• Manage and organise meetings and functions
• Financial management including raising purchase orders, invoicing and reconciliations.
• Coordinate and arrange travel bookings for employees to achieve maximum cost efficiencies.
• Provide effective support in the preparation of cyclical and other business reporting requirements.
• Provide support at a fast pace whilst managing conflicting priorities.
• Support the day-to-day delivery of projects through provision of administrative activities.
• Act as Functional Records Officer and maintain accuracy of filing systems.

 What Makes You a Great Fit 

• At least 4+ years demonstrable, effective administrative, organisational, prioritising, planning, and coordinating skills
• Strong knowledge of principles and practices of basic office management gained through supporting large workforces
• Advanced level of experience of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint software
• Able to deliver high quality, professional, customer focused administrative services
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to coordinate activities across a large and /or geographically diverse workforce with excellent prioritisation 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.  
• 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.

This role is offering a base salary of $93,243 per annum plus 13.5% superannuation.

Applications close on 30th July 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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