Administration - Business Unit Coordinator

3124 Business Unit Coordinator

• Thrive as you shape WA’s water future.
• Full time, permanent position based in Leederville.
• Salary: $93,249 plus Super & Benefits.

About the role 

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Business Unit Administration Lead to provide high-level administrative and operational support to the Head of Commercial Development. This role is pivotal in ensuring the smooth functioning of the Business Unit by coordinating administrative processes and acting as a key liaison across internal and external stakeholders.

You’ll thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where your initiative, discretion, and ability to manage competing priorities will be highly valued. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, leadership, and making a tangible impact.

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
• 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
• Generous co-contribution superannuation scheme, which offers up to 15.5%. This includes an 11.5% standard employer contribution, plus an additional 2% employer co-contribution that matches your own 2% contribution.
• 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

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

What you can expect with this role

• Provide executive-level administrative support to the Business Unit Manager and Lead Team, including diary management, correspondence, meeting coordination, and support the preparation of Committee and internal briefing papers/presentation.
• 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
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance, reporting, and documentation standards.
• Act as a central point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring timely and professional communication.
• Drive continuous improvement in administrative processes and knowledge sharing across the team.
• Manage sensitive information with a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism.

Your skills and experience

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

•  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.
• High-level proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with document and records management systems (e.g., SharePoint, TRIM).
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a strong customer service orientation.
• Demonstrated initiative, problem-solving ability, and sound judgment.

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 18 November 2025

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, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer at recruitment@watercorporation.com.au or 08 9420 2000.

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