Business Unit Coordinator

• Be supported as you return to work after an extended break with specialist coaching and inclusive teams.
• Expression of Interest for upcoming opportunities
• Salary $83,859 per annum super

Water Corporation has partnered with FlexCareers to launch our second external Return to Work Program, with the aim of supporting carers and parents to re-enter the workforce. This role is hired as a part of this program and those who have been on a career break of about 2 years, or more are highly encouraged to apply.

Do you find it challenging to return to work after an extended career break? Are you looking for a supportive and flexible employer to re-establish your career?

Whether you are a parent, a carer or seeking to return to work after a career break, we have a fantastic opportunity to support your transition back to work. Water Corporation's Return to Work program will offer you the right support to help you re-establish your career in your preferred profession. This program also offers you flexible career options that allow you to balance your family's changing needs and make time for what's important.

Interested to learn more about our program? Have a look here

Where can water take you?

There's never been a better time to join this transforming organisation, as we create a safer, more water resilient future for all. Working for Water Corporation means you'll be part of an essential workforce on a very important mission - to secure Western Australia's most precious resource in the face of climate change. You'll get to work flexibly alongside innovators, creators, thinkers, and doers to make a meaningful difference to lives all over WA.

Plus, you'll get the opportunity to carve a career opportunity as diverse as the different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our 3500 people. Where will water take you? The possibilities are endless.

About the role:

Perform, coordinate, and oversee all Business Unit administrative duties while providing high level support to the Business Unit Manager and Lead Team in an efficient and timely manner without the need for constant or direct supervision.

What the role will involve:

• Proactively coordinate and perform administration support across the Business Unit including but not limited to the organisation of correspondence, ministerial related activities, lead team scheduling and diary management.
• Support Management in the recruitment and selection of all administration functional roles within the Business Unit.
• Guide and influence administration activities within the Business Unit, involving delegation of work to other administration roles and providing input into performance agreements.
• Lead and develop the administration function in the Business Unit and ensure knowledge sharing of Corporate and Group requirements is communicated accordingly.
• Liaise and coordinate information with external and internal key Business Unit stakeholders and committees as required.

Experience:

• Substantial support and administrative experience in a similar role within a large state-wide multifunctional organisation.
• Sound knowledge of the procedures and protocols for Board, Executive and other Committee Meeting Papers

What's in this for you?

A career gap should not be a barrier to achieve your professional aspirations. Our Return to Work program is designed to identify and acknowledge your previous skills and experiences and help you build new ones.

You will have exclusive opportunity to dedicated 1:1 coaching with an expert return to work coach, personalised to your specific requirements. Your work, perspectives will be valued and recognised.

This is a supportive environment. People listen to each other, everyone delivers as a team, and you'll feel like everyone has your back – including exec. Which creates a knock-on effect where you'll feel happy supporting the team and your manager to build a centre of excellence.

The team has adopted a flexible approach to working. If you want to work in the office or from home, you can. You'll be based predominantly in Leederville. It's a vibrant and friendly neighbourhood with lots of cafes and places to eat. We're only a 5-minute walk from train station, too.

And if you're looking for purpose in your work? We can offer you plenty. Populations continue to grow. Climate change continues to affect rainfall. Your work will ensure the people of WA can continue to thrive for years to come.

What's next?

If you are ready to return to work and actively looking for your next challenge, this could be it. Apply now and we will get in touch to have a chat.

Applications close Sunday 10th September 2023

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.

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.

Applicants with disability who require adjustments, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer at *********** or

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