Secretary jobs in Perth WA

Location:
Perth Office - CBD, WA, AU

20 Jul 2026

We’re looking for a proactive Administrative Assistant to step into a permanent role within our People team, someone who thrives on keeping things running smoothly and making a real impact. You’ll play a key role in delivering efficient project and administrative support, contributing through insightful reporting, careful coordination, and trusted handling of confidential information.

Your Role in Action

Provide reliable day-to-day administrative and coordination support to keep the People team running effectively, including handling confidential information with discretion
Manage and maintain document systems, coordinate meetings and consultations, and produce accurate, clear meeting minutes
Build and maintain effective working relationships across the business to support collaboration and efficient outcomes
Communicate clearly and work collaboratively with a range of internal and external stakeholders
Manage competing priorities in a changing environment, adapting quickly to business and customer needs
Take accountability for delivering tasks, reports, and outcomes on time and to a high standard; identify and escalate issues where required
Support process improvement initiatives and assist with invoicing, payments, and other administrative tasks as needed

What Makes You a Great Fit

Previous experience in an administrative or coordination role with a strong customer focus and an understanding of how teams operate effectively
Sound judgement and problem-solving skills, with the confidence to take initiative and work both independently and as part of a team
Well-developed organisational, planning and prioritisation skills, enabling you to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Clear and professional communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to prepare and format reports and documentation to a high standard
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project) and confidence working with digital systems and tools
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships and contribute to a collaborative, inclusive team environment

By joining Western Power, you will contribute to powering a cleaner energy future. We are dedicated to fostering career development and promoting a healthy work-life balance, empowering you to drive innovation as we develop a network that will serve the Western Australian community for generations. You will also benefit from a range of perks and opportunities, including:

$84,857.00 + 13.5% superannuation
Over 50% of our employment opportunities are driven by career progression.
The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year.
Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership.
An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme.
An innovative team culture that’s enabling the transition to renewable energy and decarbonisation.
In addition to standard leave, enjoy three wellness leave days each year.
22 weeks paid parental leave and 5 days of First Nations cultural leave to support family and cultural connections.

Applications close on 3 August 2026

We value diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and LGBTQIA+ communities. As a WORK180 -endorsed employer for women, we are proud of our commitment to inclusion. You can learn more about this through our Reconciliation Action Plan and Disability Access and Inclusion Plan.

Learn more about Western Power here: About (westernpower.com.au)

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