Executive Assistant - Perth, Australia - DevelopmentWA

DevelopmentWA

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Perth, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

About us
We are DevelopmentWA - Western Australia's land development agency. Our work is diverse and state-wide, developing land for sustainable communities, prosperous industry and resilient regions.

Our portfolio includes the development and management of some of WA's most iconic residential, commercial and industrial projects both within the metropolitan area, and regional areas of our state.

High profile projects include Elizabeth Quay, Peel Business Park/Nambeelup Kadaadjan, Ocean Reef Marina the Australian Marine Complex, Subi East and the Oakajee Renewable Hydrogen initiative.

We are committed to innovation and sustainability across all of our operations, including a plan to transition to net zero 'scope 1 and 2' emissions by 2025.

The Industrial Lands Authority (ILA) is a Division within DevelopmentWA and fulfils the important role to remove barriers to investment and facilitate innovation, economic diversification and jobs growth in industrial areas and technology parks across Western Australia.

The role

The Executive Assistant provides high level executive and administrative support to the General Manager ILA which includes coordinating and administrating the General Manager's activities and actions.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Provides high level and confidential executive support to the General Manager by understanding and triaging critical priorities.
Coordinates and oversees Ministerial, Board and Executive processes including followingup on progress with actions, quality assurance, editing, briefing of the General Manager, and ensuring deadlines are met.
Manages the General Manager's calendar including coordinating and prioritising meeting requests and agendas, minutes and documents.
Drafts and/or edits correspondence, communications, presentations, spreadsheets, agendas and other documents.
Supports internal meetings as required; including minute preparation and distribution, follow up and quality assurance of agreed actions.
Oversees travel arrangements including accommodation and hire vehicles.
On behalf of the General Manager, liaises widely with internal and external stakeholders including State and local government agencies, industry bodies, Board and the Executive.
Oversees the Division's functions, field tours and events.

About you
To be successful in this role you will have the following skills, experience and attributes:

Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work
An organisation that is committed to sustainability, including a transition to net zero carbon emissions
Being just a minutes' walk away from Elizabeth Quay train and bus stations, with beautiful views of Derbarl Yerrigan
Study Assistance and professional development opportunities
Endoftrip facilities
An active social club and paid volunteering opportunities.
Experience in an organisation with similar values and ethics to DevelopmentWA.

DevelopmentWA's culture is based on a set of values that include a personal commitment to:

Brilliance - Alliance - Courage - Integrity

What we offer
As well as working to deliver some of WA's most high-profile and important land development projects, you will also enjoy:

Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work
An organisation that is committed to sustainability, including a transition to net zero carbon emissions
Being just a minutes' walk away from Elizabeth Quay train and bus stations, with beautiful views of Derbarl Yerrigan
Study Assistance and professional development opportunities
Endoftrip facilities
An active social club and paid volunteering opportunities.
An agile and progressive workplace culture built on our core values of
Brilliance, Alliance, Courage and Integrity.

Are you ready to help shape our state's future?

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter addressing the listed success factors and why you are ideally suited to this opportunity by
5pm Sunday 20 August 2023.

For further information about the opportunity, please contact Stuart Nahajski, General Manager Industrial Lands Authority on

Our commitment to equality and diversity

At DevelopmentWA we are committed to building an inclusive workplace which promotes equity, values, diversity and provides fulfilling employment opportunities for people of all backgrounds and abilities.

We welcome all applicants from priority groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and mature age workers.

Agency CV's will not be considered.