Executive Assistant

Full job description
Essential Energy is seeking two highly capable and proactive Executive Assistants to provide high-level professional, executive, administrative, and operational support to members of our Executive Leadership Team. The opportunities are within the Operations, People and Safety Division and our Commercial Division. These pivotal roles ensure the smooth execution of strategic business objectives and contribute directly to the commercial success of the organisation. As an Executive Assistant, you will manage a wide range of complex and confidential tasks, including reporting, governance, and analytical functions. You will be a key liaison for internal and external stakeholders, supporting executive effectiveness and driving continuous improvement across the business.
We are unique

Essential Energy is an organisation that values your voice, empowers your autonomy, recognises the strength in diversity, and prioritises your well-being while offering attractive remuneration and benefits. Take pride in having a meaningful impact on regional, rural and remote communities while being a pivotal player in the energy industry's future.

About the role

Essential Energy is seeking two highly capable and proactive Executive Assistants to provide high-level professional, executive, administrative, and operational support to members of our Executive Leadership Team. The opportunities are within our Operations, People and Safety Division and our Commercial Division. These pivotal roles ensure the smooth execution of strategic business objectives and contribute directly to the commercial success of the organisation.

As an Executive Assistant, you will manage a wide range of complex and confidential tasks, including reporting, governance, and analytical functions. You will be a key liaison for internal and external stakeholders, supporting executive effectiveness and driving continuous improvement across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Provide executive operational support and act as a key contact for internal and external business matters.
Prepare high-quality reports, board papers, and executive documents with a strong focus on confidentiality and accuracy.
Develop and manage tools to enhance efficiency and monitor asset effectiveness.
Maintain and manage databases to support operational oversight, including budget control and reconciliation.
Coordinate and track special projects aligned with organisational goals, ensuring timely completion.
Proactively manage business unit activities and implement process improvements.
Manage executive schedules, travel, meetings, and events, including hosting corporate visitors.
Lead the review and implementation of administrative procedures and policies.
Communicate and coordinate administrative services across senior leadership with professionalism and discretion.
These roles will be based within the Essential Energy footprint with the ability to work from home in a hybrid work environment.

About You

You are a confident and experienced professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. You bring a proactive mindset, exceptional organisational skills, and a commitment to excellence in executive support. Your ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and your strong interpersonal skills make you a trusted partner to senior leaders.

About your skills

Extensive experience in a similar role within a large, complex organisation.
Advanced knowledge of executive office administration and business protocols.
Proven ability to deliver high-level support and strategic advice to senior management.
Demonstrated success in driving continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
Strong leadership and mentoring skills for supporting other administrative staff.
Excellent communication, time management, and organisational skills.
High-level proficiency in business systems and Microsoft Office applications.
Required Qualifications

Advanced Diploma in Business, Human Resources, or Management, or equivalent experience.
Desired experience

Project Management qualifications.
Why Essential Energy

Essential Energy provides employees with a broad range of employee benefits through our corporate partnerships with organisations such as Qantas, Optus, nib and Mildura Health Fund. You will also gain access to our Health and Wellbeing programs including fitness passport. Visit our employee benefits page for more information.

We are proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women .

An energy network doesn’t just keep the lights on… it’s a living network that needs to adapt to new and emerging energy generation technologies while still meeting the energy needs of customers.

It requires innovation, commitment, and collaboration to bring people together to solve the energy delivery challenges of the modern world.

Your potential will be realised, and you’ll feel a real sense of purpose and satisfaction knowing you have a pivot role to play in delivering the energy of the future to the people who need it today.

Pre-Employment Checks: Essential Energy may conduct pre-employment checks including national criminal history and right to work checks. Additional checks may apply for roles with access to critical infrastructure.

For further information please contact Cherry Connew – Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor on 0400 787 390.

Applications close on Wednesday 6 August 2025 at 11:55pm

Passionate people. Global thinking. Regional heart.

Building a better energy future.

Essential Energy is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages applicants to apply regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.

As an organisation, our aim is to champion inclusivity in the workplace and celebrate the difference in all our employees.

At Essential Energy, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to Essential Energy (including alternate formats of application forms or alternate ways for accessibility). To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact careers@essentialenergy.com.au or call us on 1800 255 777. Read more