At a Glance
- Tasks: Support essential services for remote Aboriginal communities while managing daily operations.
- Company: Join Water Corporation and make a real impact in WA's water future.
- Benefits: Enjoy 5 weeks annual leave, travel allowances, and flexible work options.
- Other info: We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
- Why this job: Live in beautiful Broome and thrive in a diverse, supportive workplace.
- Qualifications: Experience in administration and customer service, with strong IT skills.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
Work & live in beautiful Broome while you support the successful delivery of essential services to remote Aboriginal communities.
Benefits include:
- Air conditioning subsidy
- 5 weeks annual leave (pro-rata)
- Travel allowance
- Fixed term opportunity with salary of $93,249 plus 12% Super and North West allowances
Thrive with a strong sense of purpose as you shape WA's water future. Our diverse workplace offers endless opportunities to thrive and grow. It takes a lot of people to keep water running, maintain essential wastewater and drainage services and find innovative solutions to future-proof our state.
This position is advertised under Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984. We are seeking to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our customers and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our employees. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Australians are encouraged to apply.
About the role:
Based in Broome, this is a fixed term opportunity for an experienced and motivated Senior Operations Assistant. You will work closely with our Aboriginal Communities Water Services (ACWS) Operations Manager to review and support daily activities undertaken by the Regional Service Providers (RSPs), as well as providing administration support services including procurement and invoice management.
You will manage the day-to-day activities through ESAMS to ensure our three Regional Service Providers can deliver essential services to our regional communities in a safe and timely manner. Your excellent administration skills will also see you working with your team as the subject matter expert to provide support with our IT systems.
Broome offers modern amenities alongside a relaxed, tropical lifestyle with varied and engaging work. Surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty, you'll enjoy easy access to the world-renowned Cable Beach, rich pearling heritage and the gateway to the spectacular Kimberley region.
Real benefits that matter (pro-rata if under 12 months):
- Additional annual leave for travel days
- Real flexibility with options to work from home, 9-day fortnight, flexible work hours
- Two well-being days each year
- Co-contribution superannuation scheme
- Purchase additional leave of up to 12 weeks
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural and ceremonial leave of up to 5 days
- Annual leave loading – an extra 17.5% when you use your annual leave
What you can expect with this role:
- Help key stakeholders and customers with operational enquiries
- Support Operations Manager with meetings, work orders, procurement, and invoicing
- Support operations staff with administration and Water Corporation processes
- Coordinate procurement, logistics and stores operations
Your skills and experience:
- Considerable experience in providing business and customer service support
- Considerable experience in a broad range of administration functions
- Advanced computing skills and the use of programs such as Microsoft and SAP
- Sound knowledge of asset operation and customer services in utility environment
As part of the recruitment process you may be required to complete pre-employment screening which commonly includes 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.
Senior Operations Assistant in Broome employer: Water Corporation
At Water Corporation, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and flexible work environment in Balcatta. Our commitment to employee well-being is evident through benefits like flexible working hours, additional leave options, and a strong focus on diversity and inclusion. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying opportunities for professional growth and development in a vital sector that serves millions of Western Australians.
