Business Operations Administrator

Be part of the team building the grid of the future and powering a cleaner energy future for Western Australia.

Business Operations Administrator - 6 month Fixed Term Contract - South Metro Depot

This position is responsible for the delivery of a wide range of generalist operational business support and administrative office services and activities, ensuring a high level of customer service and capturing information to meet business and legislative requirements.

This role is based at our brand-new state-of-the-art South Metro Depot in Forrestdale, conveniently located next to Tonkin Highway. Spanning across 120,000 square meters. With the latest infrastructure and technology, the depot empowers all employees to create that perfect work-life balance whilst operating in an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Your Role in Action

• Support the area in delivery of projects and planned work by undertaking administrative tasks including issuing of drawings, printing drawings, management of as-constructed drawings
• Perform document and file management for section, including but not limited to scanning and archiving
• Create electronic work packs where necessary
• Support the Function in delivery of projects by undertaking document and drawing control administrative tasks including issuing of drawings, printing drawings, management of as-constructed drawings, scanning and archiving
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external customers and stakeholders to support the successful delivery of projects
• Assist and support the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives
• Support the Function in delivery of projects by undertaking general and confidential administrative tasks by maintaining the accuracy of filing systems, including data entry in Ellipse and Salesforce, and appropriate archiving
• Provides financial administrative support through raising customer invoices, purchase requisitions, payments of invoices in Ellipse etc. while ensuring relevant cost codes are utilised.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Completed Year 12 (or equivalent) with English and Mathematics and / or demonstrated general administration experience
• Demonstrated experience in providing administrative office and or operational support services with knowledge of principles and practices of basic office management
• Experience of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint software
• Understanding of administrative functions and office practices
• Able to deliver high quality, professional, customer focused administrative services
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.

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:

• Over 50% of our employment opportunities are driven by career progression.
• Flexible work arrangements to support part time work, working hours and working from home arrangements.
• 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.
• Access to end-of-trip facilities at our Perth office and South Metro Depot, perfect for cyclists.
• On-site café available for convenient meals and refreshments throughout the day.
• 22 weeks paid parental leave and 5 days of First Nations cultural leave to support family and cultural connections.

Applications close on 20 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.

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