Aboriginal Strategy & Reconciliation Support Officer

•  Work in a small & friendly team who understand & support your career aspirations
• A permanent opportunity where you’ll develop life long skills
• Based in Leederville with a salary of $83,938 plus 12% Super and flexible work options

This position is pursuant of Section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, the occupant of this position must be of Australian Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander descent.

Thrive by making a meaningful contribution to your community while shaping WA’s water future.

At Water Corporation you can live, work, and raise your family on Country without compromising your career pathways or cultural obligations. We acknowledge we have much to learn from the traditional owners of the land and waterways on which we operate. Embracing this is necessary to protect our most precious resource in a sustainable way for generations to come.

About the role 

We are seeking a reliable, organised, and motivated Administrative Officer to provide high‑quality administrative and coordination support across the team. This role is well suited to a young person with existing admin experience who is keen to further develop their skills and build a long‑term career.

The position is busy, varied, and integral to the smooth operation of the workplace.

A typical day involves supporting staff across the organisation by ensuring meetings are well organised, documentation is accurate and distributed promptly, invoices and bookings are processed efficiently, and events and consultations are well coordinated. The role plays a key part in keeping the team organised, informed, and operating effectively.

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.

If 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 from home, 9-day fortnight, flexible work hours
• 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

You will provide administrative support across a range of functions, including:

• Coordinating meetings, including booking rooms, setting up Webex links, and arranging catering
• Taking accurate meeting minutes and distributing them in a timely manner
• Supporting internal and external meetings, consultations, and stakeholder engagements
• Processing invoices and maintaining administrative records
• Arranging staff travel and booking professional development and training
• Assisting with the planning and delivery of events, including NAIDOC Week and Reconciliation Week
• Supporting RAP Steering Group and Sub‑Committee meetings
• Updating internal webpages and administrative information

Your skills and experience

• A strong work ethic, demonstrated by reliability, punctuality, and a willingness to learn, with a genuine interest in building a long‑term career
• An understanding of contemporary issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, or a demonstrated commitment to developing this understanding
• Excellent organisational skills, including the ability to manage time, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines (this is a mandatory requirement)
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, with minimal supervision when required

Ready to thrive as you shape WA’s water future? Apply today 

If you are interested in the above opportunity, please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your skills and experience as well as your ability to meet the requirements of the role. 

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

Applications close Wednesday 6^th May 2026 

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 recruitment@watercorporation.com.au or 08 9420 2000.

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