About the Company SA Water is a successful, modern water utility wholly owned by the Government of South Australia.
We employ more than 1,700 people across a broad range of disciplines who operate more than $14 billion worth of infrastructure to deliver essential water and sewerage services to more than 1.8 million South Australians.
We operate in a geographically and climatically diverse service area, with sites and locations from Ceduna through to Port Augusta, the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands, across to the Riverland, down to Mount Gambier, and most places in between.
Our strength and expertise have been shaped by our history.
For more than 165 years, South Australians have depended on us to innovate and deliver efficient and sustainable water services.
With nationally and internationally recognised industry expertise, we're focused on understanding and meeting our customers' expectations.
As well as safely delivering smart and reliable services for our customers of today, we innovate to shape the water solutions of the future that will support thriving economies and healthy communities.
We are driven by our values; we value our people, we do work that matters, we keep it real, we know that our work has impact and we are future focussed.
Staying true to our values ensures that we consistently deliver positive outcomes for all South Australians.
About the role The Administration Assistant provides comprehensive executive support for the Head of Policy and Corporate Services and delivers essential administrative services to the business unit that includes policy, customer and Ministerial services, legal, compliance and board secretariat.
In this role you will assist the wider team with specific projects to ensure efficient operations.
In addition, your responsibilities will include: Fostering trust with our people, customers and community by providing expert advice and service that ensure we effectively communicate and engage audiences with our business strategy and its delivery across South Australia, every day.
You will: Executive support : Manage the Head of Policy and Corporate Services email and diary, prioritise tasks, including managing sensitive materials.
Business Support : Coordinate requirements for key meetings, serve as a liaison for stakeholders, handle finance-related processes and maintain records.
Meeting Coordination : Organise leadership meetings, take minutes, and follow up on action items while producing reports and presentations as needed.
Customer Service : Build strong relationships with internal and external partners, addressing requests and inquiries in a timely manner.
Your success in this role will come from: Certificate or Diploma in Business Administration (Desirable) Proficient in MS Office, with advanced Excel and PowerPoint capabilities (Essential) Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on relationship building (Essential) Exceptional ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines (Essential) Demonstrated initiative and judgement in analysing problems and implementing solutions (Essential) Further information can be found in the attached PD- Administration Assistant-PD.docx To apply, click 'Apply'.
Please submit and complete the application form, upload a cover letter and current resume.
For enquiries, please contact Tracy from the Talent Acquisition team ****** Applications close 4pm, 8 November 2024.
A great customer experience is best achieved by having a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the community we serve.
Applications are encouraged from everyone, including people living with disability, job seekers of all ages, members of the LGBTQA+ community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
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