First Nations - Support Coordinator – Operating Strategy, Science and Modelling

Are you a talented and passionate individual from the First Nations community?   

We invite you to join WaterNSW and be part of a thriving, inclusive team that celebrates diversity and values unique perspectives.  

At WaterNSW, we communicate openly and honestly whilst maintaining respect for one another. We understand everyone is different, and this is what we value as part of our inclusive culture.  

We are currently recruiting for a Support Coordinator – Operating Strategy, Science and Modelling and would love to hear from you!   

Acknowledgement of Country  
WaterNSW acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the area that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.  

Our perks and benefits:  

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.   

• Aboriginal Support Network   

• Flexible working   

• Work a 9-day fortnight at full pay on the Enterprise Agreement   

• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave   

• Yearly corporate wear allowance   

• Professional development and educational assistance   

• Remote Area Benefits based on work location

• A supportive and inclusive work culture that embraces diversity, cultural understanding and values   

• An opportunity to work on country and be part of a team that is making a real difference in the NSW communities. (Visit our First Nations programs page for more information) https://www.waternsw.com.au/about-us/our-business/first-nations-programs   

Location: Parramatta

Salary Range: starting from $95,764 Base + Super 

Tenure: Permanent, Full Time
  

What we are looking for: 

• A strong desire to contribute your skills and expertise in supporting water management. 
• Someone who is of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent / identifies as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and is accepted as such by the community in which they were born, has lived or currently lives   
• A commitment to promoting and preserving Aboriginal culture and value  
• Certificate III or IV in Business Administration or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience in coordination of Projects/Programs/Events.
• Demonstrated ability and experience in working effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Structured and organised approach in administering information and documentation.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of record keeping systems and MS Office.
• Current NSW Drivers Licence

Join us on our journey to build a more inclusive workplace and make a difference in the lives of our customers and communities.   

What you will work on: 

• Coordinate administrative business and support functions of the team in an accurate, compliant and timely manner, including team meetings, events and travel.
• Provide accurate and timely program/project support by maintaining relevant information systems to ensure timely processing of purchase orders, invoices, budget reconciliations and support for vendor management.
• Monitor, administer and triage information from relevant portals, shared team inbox,  MS Teams and other systems.
• Assist with operational day to day requirements to ensure compliance with requirements of policy and procedure, legislation and technical and government guidelines.
• Manage and track team’s input to external developments, proposals and stakeholders to ensure deadlines are met.
• Support in the collation and development of internal and external reports, papers and presentations.
• Support with data management, project management tools, databases, dashboards and record keeping.