Administration Operations Assistant

Water Corporation; Shire Of Broome; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9‑day fortnight

Well-being days

Long service leave pro rata

Superannuation co-contribution (12% +

Additional leave options

Job summary

Water Corporation in Broome is seeking an administrative professional to support district operations, payroll, procurement, records management, and safety compliance. The role involves coordinating service delivery and providing high-quality customer service across multiple teams.

You will work closely with operational staff to ensure day-to-day district activities run smoothly and in line with corporate policies. This 12-month fixed-term role offers flexible work options and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience providing administration, business support and customer service in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Current WA C-Class Driver's Licence.
• Knowledge of procurement processes and payment procedures; proficiency in MS Office, SAP and service delivery systems.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills with diverse stakeholders.
• Well-developed organisation and problem-solving skills; able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support across district operations, ensuring smooth delivery of services.
• Deliver excellent customer service by responding to enquiries and coordinating service requests.
• Support payroll, financial administration, procurement, and records management processes.
• Assist with depot, fleet, facility, and accommodation administration activities.
• Coordinate inventory and store management tasks, including stock control and replenishment.
• Promote a safe and compliant workplace by supporting health, safety, and governance requirements.

Skills

Administration

Customer service

WA Driver's Licence

Procurement knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Team player

Water Corporation values

Communication skills

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the role

This is an exciting 12-month fixed term opportunity based in Broome, supporting the effective delivery of operational services across the district. In this varied role, you will provide administrative support across customer service, payroll, procurement, financial processing, records management, workplace safety, and depot operations.

Working closely with operational teams and stakeholders, you will help ensure the smooth day-to-day running of district activities while delivering high-quality service and maintaining compliance with corporate policies and procedures.

Who are we?

When you join Water Corporation, you play an important role for the people of WA. Our services are essential for life - everyday, millions of Western Australians rely on us to deliver and manage water across our state.

You're driven to make a meaningful contribution, you've come to the right place.

Real benefits that matter

• Real flexibility with options to work a 9-day fortnight.
• Two well-being days each year to do whatever you need to do to feel good
• Access to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service
• Take advantage of our co-contribution superannuation scheme. Receive a 12% employer contribution and enjoy an additional 2% employer co-contribution when you elect to salary sacrifice 2%.
• Purchase additional leave of up to 12 weeks or work 4 years at a reduced salary and take the fifth year off as paid leave
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural and ceremonial leave of up to 5 days so you can maintain your cultural connection and wellbeing.

Discover more benefits we offer to support the unique and individual ways our employees live.

What you can expect with this role

• Provide administrative support across district operations, ensuring the smooth delivery of services and business activities.
• Deliver excellent customer service by responding to enquiries and coordinating service requests.
• Support payroll, financial administration, procurement, and records management processes.
• Assist with depot, fleet, facility, and accommodation administration activities.
• Coordinate inventory and store management tasks, including stock control and replenishment.
• Promote a safe and compliant workplace by supporting health, safety, and corporate governance requirements.

Your skills and experience

For this role, we are looking for great talent with:

• Demonstrated experience providing administration, business support and customer service in a multi-disciplinary work environment.
• Current WA C-Class Driver's Licence.
• Sound knowledge of procurement processes, policies and payment procedures, with proficiency in Microsoft Office, SAP and service delivery systems.
• Strong interpersonal, customer relationship, verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Well-developed organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently, take ownership and deliver agreed business outcomes.
• Collaborative team player who demonstrates Water Corporation's values and behaviours, contributing to a constructive, customer-focused and high-performing culture.

Applications close 15th November 2026

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

We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date.

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.

Applicants with disability who require adjustments during the recruitment process including an alternative format of the application form, can contact a Recruitment Officer at [e-mail] or 08 9420 2000.

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