Business Unit Coordinator


Job no: 1453

Category: Administration & Office Support

  • Key support and coordination role within our People Services Business Unit
  • Permanent Opportunity based in Leederville
  • Salary - $90,119 + Super

About the role:

Our Business Unit Coordinator provides critical high-level and confidential support to our Head of People Services and Lead Team. You must have strong interpersonal skills to build a rapport with internal and external stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have a high level of organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities whilst delivering a high standard of work.

You will work closely with the Lead Team to provide support across a wide range of areas of business administration services such as diary and travel management, events coordination, attending to ministerial correspondence and preparation of Executive and Board papers.

What the role will involve:

  • You will be proactive and manage the Head of People Service’s calendar to resolve schedule conflicts in advance and build space for priority tasks and critical engagements.
  • You will coordinate and effectively manage all Board, Executive and Board Sub-Committee papers and actions for the Business Unit in an accurate and timely manner.
  • You will provide a high-quality service to internal and external customers while building successful relationships on behalf of the Head of People Service’s.
  • You will liaise and coordinate information with external and internal stakeholders and committees as required. You will work closely with the Executive Assistant of People & Safety Group.

Key skills and experience

  • Substantial support and administrative experience in a similar role.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and negotiate successful outcomes with multiple stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with minimal direction and high attention to detail.
  • A pro-active mindset with the skill of working well under pressure with conflicting priorities.
  • A can-do attitude with the ability to remain calm and focussed in high pressure situations.

Apply: If you are interested in the above opportunity please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your ability to meet the requirements of the role.

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

Applications close 26/01/2025.

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.

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 9420 2000.

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


Job no: 1453

Category: Administration & Office Support

  • Key support and coordination role within our People Services Business Unit
  • Permanent Opportunity based in Leederville
  • Salary - $90,119 + Super

About the role:

Our Business Unit Coordinator provides critical high-level and confidential support to our Head of People Services and Lead Team. You must have strong interpersonal skills to build a rapport with internal and external stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have a high level of organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities whilst delivering a high standard of work.

You will work closely with the Lead Team to provide support across a wide range of areas of business administration services such as diary and travel management, events coordination, attending to ministerial correspondence and preparation of Executive and Board papers.

What the role will involve:

  • You will be proactive and manage the Head of People Service’s calendar to resolve schedule conflicts in advance and build space for priority tasks and critical engagements.
  • You will coordinate and effectively manage all Board, Executive and Board Sub-Committee papers and actions for the Business Unit in an accurate and timely manner.
  • You will provide a high-quality service to internal and external customers while building successful relationships on behalf of the Head of People Service’s.
  • You will liaise and coordinate information with external and internal stakeholders and committees as required. You will work closely with the Executive Assistant of People & Safety Group.

Key skills and experience

  • Substantial support and administrative experience in a similar role.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and negotiate successful outcomes with multiple stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with minimal direction and high attention to detail.
  • A pro-active mindset with the skill of working well under pressure with conflicting priorities.
  • A can-do attitude with the ability to remain calm and focussed in high pressure situations.

Apply: If you are interested in the above opportunity please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your ability to meet the requirements of the role.

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

Applications close 26/01/2025.

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.

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 9420 2000.

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

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