Executive Assistant

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Water Corporation in Leederville is seeking an administrator to serve as Business Unit Coordinator and provide executive support to the Head of Business Unit and leadership team. The role covers diary and meeting management, governance and committee documentation, information management, procurement, and general administration across a busy unit, with autonomy to influence operations. It offers permanency, a salary of $93,249 plus super and meaningful benefits, plus flexible working options including home arrangements and a 9-day fortnight. To apply, submit a cover letter and resume that demonstrate administration experience, governance capability, and a proactive, solutions oriented mindset; tailor examples to governance, reporting, and stakeholder engagement. Closing 17 July 2026; pre-employment screening expected.

The world is changing and as we work towards a more sustainable future every day, our teams work to create innovative solutions and help deliver and manage water across our state. We invite you to join one of our committed teams and thrive as you collaborate with bright minds while shaping WA’s water future.

• Based in Leederville with great transport links and local amenities
• $93,249 + Super + benefits that matter + permanency
• Lead business support initiatives and influence operational success

About the role

As the Business Unit Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Head of Business Unit and leadership team, ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of a busy and dynamic business environment. Working with a high degree of autonomy, you will provide proactive executive and administrative support, coordinate leadership team activities, manage complex schedules and correspondence, and ensure key governance and business processes are delivered efficiently and on time. Your ability to anticipate needs, build strong stakeholder relationships, and manage competing priorities will be critical to your success.

This is more than a traditional administration role. You will lead and coordinate the administration function across the Business Unit, providing guidance and support to administrative team members while driving consistency, compliance and continuous improvement. From preparing high-quality reports, presentations and committee documentation to overseeing information management, procurement activities and business support services, you will be a trusted partner to leaders and a key contributor to the effective delivery of business outcomes. This role is ideal for an experienced senior administrator or executive support professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys influencing, coordinating and improving business operations.

Who are we?

When you join Water Corporation, you play an important role for the people of WA. Our services are essential for life - everyday, millions of Western Australians rely on us to deliver and manage water across our state.

If you’re driven to make a meaningful contribution, you’ve come to the right place.

Real benefits that matter

• Real flexibility with options to work from home, 9-day fortnight, flexible work hours
• Two well-being days each year to do whatever you need to do to feel good
• Access to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service
• Take advantage of our co-contribution superannuation scheme. Receive a 12% employer contribution and enjoy an additional 2% employer co-contribution when you elect to salary sacrifice 2%.  
• Purchase additional leave of up to 12 weeks or work 4 years at a reduced salary and take the fifth year off as paid leave
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural and ceremonial leave of up to 5 days so you can maintain your cultural connection and wellbeing.   

Discover more benefits we offer to support the unique and individual ways our employees live.

What you can expect with this role

• Providing high-level executive and administrative support to the Head of Business Unit and leadership team, including complex diary management, meeting coordination and correspondence management.
• Coordinating business governance activities, including the preparation of reports, presentations, briefing papers, committee documentation and ministerial-related correspondence.
• Leading and supporting the administration function across the Business Unit, providing guidance, mentoring and coordination of administrative workflows and priorities.
• Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, acting as a key liaison point to facilitate communication and timely business outcomes.
• Managing information, records and business systems to ensure compliance with corporate policies, governance requirements and administrative standards.
• Supporting operational activities including procurement, purchasing, travel arrangements, expense management and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance business efficiency and effectiveness.

Your skills and experience

For this role, we are looking for great talent with:

• Demonstrated experience in a senior administration, executive support or business coordination role within a large and complex organisation.
• Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, coordinate multiple activities and consistently meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build productive relationships at all levels and handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
• Proven capability in preparing high-quality business documentation, reports, presentations, board papers and committee materials.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to work independently, exercise sound judgement and contribute to successful business outcomes.
• Experience leading, mentoring or coordinating administrative functions, with a commitment to knowledge sharing, continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Sound like a match? Apply today

If you are interested in the above opportunity, please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your skills and experience as well as your ability to meet the requirements of the role. 

Applications close 17th July 2026 

As part of the recruitment process you will be required to complete Pre-Employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check police clearance and Australian working rights check.  

We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date. 

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace: 

Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.

We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment to enable people with disability to participate fully in all aspects of employment.

Applicants with disability who require adjustments during the recruitment process including an alternative format of the application form, can contact a Recruitment Officer at [email protected] or 08 9420 2000.

To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website