Executive Assistant

TasWater; Hobart; On-site; AUD 107,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Employer superannuation

Job summary

TasWater is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high‑level administrative support to the General Manager – People, Culture and Safety. The role is based in Tasmania, with responsibilities spanning governance papers, reporting, and coordinating group activities.

The ideal candidate will be highly organised, detail‑oriented, adept at building relationships, and able to translate leadership direction into strategic delivery while maintaining confidentiality and strong judgement.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience providing high‑level administrative support to senior executives with a strong understanding of confidentiality, discretion and professional judgement.
• Proactive, adaptable approach with the ability to anticipate needs, exercise sound judgement and resolve issues early.
• Comfort working in digital environments and adopting AI-enabled tools for productivity, document management and information flow.
• Proven ability to translate executive direction into organised strategic and operational delivery, managing competing priorities and workflows.
• People-focused mindset contributing to team culture and engagement across the group.
• Structured, analytical mindset with ability to track priorities, identify risks and support informed decisions.
• Very strong administrative capability including document control and workflow coordination.
• Well-developed relationship-building skills across Executive Assistants and senior leaders for seamless operations.

Responsibilities

• Take a highly organised, analytical and proactive approach to work; plan, track and deliver priorities.
• Establish and maintain systems, processes and workflows for a fast-moving environment.
• Coordinate People, Culture and Safety group activities, meetings and events; align with priorities and objectives.
• Support governance through papers, approvals and timely reporting.
• Review information from multiple sources to produce concise executive summaries and recommendations.
• Build trusted relationships across the organisation and act as a key contact for stakeholders.

Skills

Executive support

Confidentiality

Discretion

Stakeholder management

AI-enabled tools

Relationship building

Workflow coordination

Document control

Tools

AI-enabled tools

Job description

Executive Assistant

Our Business

Working at TasWater is more than just employment, it’s a chance to contribute to social, environmental, and economic progress for Tasmania, now and into the future. Our team of around 920 skilled employees plays a vital role in the state’s wellbeing, delivering high ‑quality water and sewerage services to more than 460,000 customers every day.

We’re driven by a bold vision to unlock water’s full potential. Our future is centred on our customers and communities, our people and partners, and our shared responsibility to protect the environment and secure Tasmania’s water future.

Over the next four years, we’re proposing to invest $1.2 billion to support a growing state, improve water security, and take major steps towards our net zero emissions and zero waste goals.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high‑level support to the General Manager – People, Culture and Safety to play an integral role within the senior leadership team. This position offers the opportunity to work alongside a leader who values collaboration, respects diversity in all forms, and places people at the centre of business success.

You will add value by:

• Taking a highly organised, analytical and proactive approach to work, ensuring priorities are clearly planned, tracked and delivered.
• Bringing structure to complex and fast‑moving environments by establishing and maintaining effective systems, processes and workflows.
• Coordinating key People, Culture and Safety group activities, meetings and events, ensuring alignment with priorities and organisational objectives.
• Supporting governance processes through preparation of papers, coordination of approvals, and provision of accurate, timely reporting.
• Reviewing information from multiple sources, identifying key themes and risks, and producing concise, executive‑ready summaries and recommendations.
• Building strong, trusted relationships across the organisation and acting as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.

We’re seeking an experienced Executive Assistant who is highly organised and detail‑focused, and who also enjoys building relationships and contributing to a positive team culture. This role plays a critical part in supporting the effectiveness of the People, Culture and Safety Group and enabling the senior leadership team to operate with confidence and focus.

To thrive in this role, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience providing high‑level administrative support to senior executives, with a strong understanding of confidentiality, discretion and professional judgement.
• A proactive, adaptable approach, with the ability to anticipate needs, exercise sound judgement and resolve issues early.
• Confidence working in digital environments, with the ability to quickly adopt new tools, platforms and AI‑enabled technologies that support productivity, document management and information flow.
• Proven ability to translate executive direction into organised strategic and operational delivery, proactively managing competing priorities and workflows.
• A people‑focused mindset, contributing positively to team culture, staying connected to what’s happening across the group, and supporting engagement and collaboration.
• A structured, analytical mindset, with the ability to track and prioritise competing demands, identify risks or gaps early, and supporting informed decision‑making.
• Very strong administrative capability, including attention to detail, document control and workflow coordination.
• Well‑developed relationship‑building skills, including working closely with other Executive Assistants and senior leaders to ensure seamless operations across the organisation.

Why TasWater

Across our multi-disciplinary organisation, we are serious about enhancing the skills and careers of our team members. When you join TasWater, you join a company that offers career development pathways, training courses, and access to subject matter experts.
We are continuing to build an inclusive workplace and workforce that truly represents the Tasmanian community that we serve.

We value diversity in all its many forms and welcome a range of perspectives and identities to enrich the way we work and what we do. We take pride in being acknowledged as an employer of choice for women by WORK180. Visit the Work180 website to view our benefits and policies, such as 18 weeks of paid parental leave for all parents regardless of tenure and with full superannuation contributions. We’re continuing to work on future benefits through a dedicated Employee Experience team.

The Details

This role can be based in Launceston or Hobart and attracts a salary of $106,708 to $112,636 (inclusive of superannuation), negotiable dependent on experience.

Our applications will be closing on 23rd of November 2026 at 10:00AM

Please note: To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must have the right to work in Australia. As part of our recruitment process, you may be asked to participate in pre‑employment checks relevant to the role. These may include a National Police Check or AusCheck, with any offer of employment subject to satisfactory outcomes.