Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer

Ready to make a splash in your career? WaterNSW is seeking an experienced **Executive Assistant (EA) to Chief Executive Officer (CEO)** to join our team.

This is an opportunity to work with an essential organisation creating a more sustainable future for the state.

This role offers flexible work arrangements, your contribution will be valued, and you’ll be supported to build a rewarding career.

**Our**perks** and Benefits**:
At WaterNSW, we believe that our employees should be as well taken care of as our rivers, dams, and pipelines, that’s why we offer a load of benefits.
- Enjoy flexible working arrangements with a blend of office and remote work, aligned with the CEO's schedule.
- Work a 9-day fortnight at Full pay on the Enterprise agreement
- Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
- Fertility leave
- Yearly corporate wear allowance
- Professional development and educational assistance
- Attractive remuneration
- And so much more

**The Role**:
As the Executive Assistant to the CEO, you will play a vital role in supporting the CEO with administrative functions and operational coordination. You will be tasked with managing their day-to-day needs, acting as a liaison between senior leaders, employees, and external stakeholders, and ensuring seamless communication across the organisation.

**What**you’ll** do**:

- Provide proactive administrative support, including managing the CEO’s calendar, scheduling meetings, organising travel, and ensuring timely delivery of documents and briefings. Maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times.
- Act as the key communication link between the CEO, senior leaders, employees, and stakeholders. Handle correspondence and support effective communication across the organisation.
- Ensure the CEO’s visibility over daily operations and support the execution of CEO-driven initiatives. Improve workflow and organisational efficiency.
- Organise meetings, events, and agendas to align with the CEO’s priorities. Ensure the CEO is fully prepared for meetings and external engagements.
- Support the Office of the CEO by managing and implementing actions in alignment with business needs and delegations of authority.
- Align actions and decisions with WaterNSW’s core values.
- Prioritise safety in all activities and role model safe behavior across the organisation.

**Key Challenges**:

- Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Stay informed on emerging issues that may impact the organisation and anticipate challenges for the CEO.
- Effectively manage multiple priorities and timelines to meet business objectives.

**What we are looking for**:

- Diploma in Business Administration or equivalent.
- Proven experience as an Executive Assistant to a senior executive or CEO.
- Exceptional organisational and communication skills.
- Strong ability to build and maintain professional relationships.
- Demonstrated ability to resolve conflicting priorities and negotiate deadlines.
- Proficiency in technology solutions and problem-solving.
- Experience working in a diverse environment, demonstrating professionalism, integrity, and discretion.
- A current NSW Driver’s License.
- Experience working with government stakeholders or in a government context is a plus.

**How we will support you**:

- At WaterNSW, we balance flexibility - and the way we work - with the needs of the business, our teams, and us as individuals.
- When it comes to working in an office, we work in a hybrid way. If you’re required to be in the field or on site, the benefits of flexibility can be achieved in other ways, such as through a condensed work week.
- We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer and are committed to providing equal opportunities for women. Visit our WORK180 page to access our benefits and career development opportunities

**More about our team/ culture**:

- No matter how or where you work, safety is the number one priority. This means the physical and mental safety of you, your colleagues, and the public.

**Who is**WaterNSW**?**

WaterNSW operates the state’s dams, capturing and storing water, and then supplying it ready for distribution - for the environment, agriculture, industry and the community. With 41 major dams and hundreds of waterways across the state, we play a vital role at the source of the state’s water, delivering two thirds of all water used in NSW.
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