Executive Assistant

**Who are we?**:
We’re here to help people live well and create a better and more sustainable future. We support healthy and liveable communities by delivering water, sewerage and recycled water services to 1.77 million people who rely on us every day and every night. At South East Water, we innovate with purpose and act with care to deliver healthy water for life. Fresh thinking and collaboration are at the heart of our organisation. We are constantly learning, embracing the challenges of today and excited by the opportunities that tomorrow will bring.

**The role**:
The Executive Officer is a contributing member of the General Manager’s leadership team providing advice, guidance and support to the team. The role is the first point of contact for customers, stakeholders and employees on matters that are referred to the General Manager. The Executive Officer will require strong judgement and astute decision-making skills to determine which matters need to be delegated to other stakeholders.

The Executive Officer will be a value adding colleague and trusted confidant of the General Manager and will possess the confidence and capability to navigate the competing demands within the group being pre-emptive in anticipating their needs in advance. The position will require a mature, calm approach and someone who possesses strong relationship skills to effectively manage the breadth of interaction with key stakeholders, both internal and external to South East Water. This is a full-time, permanent position.

**Who are you?**:

- Exceptional attention to detail and written and verbal communication skills.
- A high level of professional maturity, self-awareness, initiative and a positive, action-oriented attitude.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.
- The ability to communicate with influence at all levels of the business and with both internal and external stakeholders.
- A high level of flexibility, learning agility and resilience, demonstrated through thriving in a fast-paced environment with many competing demands.
- Hold the highest standards of integrity and confidentiality when dealing with confidential and sensitive information.
- Previous experience supporting events would be advantageous.

**What's in it for you?**:

- A commitment to work-life balance with truly flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working and leave purchasing.
- 14 weeks paid parental leave for all parents and paid super on unpaid parental leave
- A range of benefits, including free on-site parking and cultural leave.
- A great culture working in collaborative teams with strong work ethics.
- Career focused learning and development opportunities.
- The opportunity to be part of an organisation committed to environmental initiatives.
- Enjoy modern office facilities with panoramic beachfront views.

**We're for everyone**:
We do meaningful work, but how we do it is just as important. We’re here to help people live well, protect the environment, and keep healthy water and resources accessible and affordable for all. We know to make a positive difference we need to support our people to be their very best. Flexibility and innovation are at the heart of how we work. But it’s our people’s collective ambition, authenticity and differences that bring our culture to life.

Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. Everyone brings a unique voice and a refreshing perspective that keeps us innovating. It makes us better learners, thinkers and collaborators, helping create better outcomes for our customers. Even though we’re all different, we still share a common goal to deliver healthy water for life.

**Keen to make an impact?**: