Personal Assistant Support Officer

At Powerlink, every possibility starts with you

We believe life’s about possibilities. And so is the future. That’s why we need you. 

We are seeking an experienced PA support person to join our Network Investment team.

We’re working at the heart of Queensland's energy industry to maintain a safe, reliable and cost-effective transmission network. 

A career that matters and lasts

As a Personal Assistant Support Officer for the Network Investment division, you’ll help us connect a more sustainable energy future for more than five million Queenslanders and 241,000 businesses. Your work with us is about every light turned on, every community connected, and every future made possible.

• Competitive Salary package including of 14.75% Super for a 9-day working fortnight
• Provide essential diary and stakeholder management for our General Managers
• Provide administrative, reporting and coordination assistance and relief to support efficient operation of the Division’s leadership team.

We believe every employee deserves the opportunity to enjoy a work-life balance that enhances their overall wellbeing and performance through inclusive and supportive benefits.

Ask us about:

• Flexible & hybrid working options
• Career development
• Cultural leave for ceremonial or sorry business
• Other leave offerings (including 14 weeks paid parental leave – at full or half pay, plus additional leave purchasing)
• Inclusive workplace facilities
• Health & wellbeing programs

The opportunity:

As a Personal Assistant Support Officer you will provide essential support to our General Managers, ensuring their time is optimised and their individual objectives are achieved. You’ll have the opportunity to work closely with senior leaders, exercising your judgement and initiative to drive delivery solutions and improvements.

• Diary Coordination and Stakeholder Management.
• Travel and Administrative Support.
• Corporate Governance and Record Maintenance.
• Process Improvement and Collaboration.
• General administrative support and relief duties.

The people you'll join:

As a member of our Personal Assistant support team in our Network Investment Division, your role will see you supporting and coordinating activities for the Senior Leadership team of the division enabling their deliverables and optimizing their time. 

What you'll bring:

• Demonstrated experience as an Executive/Personal assistant supporting multiple senior leaders in a diverse, complex organisation.
• Demonstrated ability to develop an understanding of the complex nature of the division’s core business, priorities, issues and challenges.
• Demonstrated ability to develop strong relationships, apply a customer service approach and exercise judgement, initiative and discretion in managing stakeholders to support the achievement of objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to process, extrapolate, analyse and interpret data and information to contribute to the delivery of business reporting requirements.
• Demonstrated organisational, self and time management skills, particularly in relation to managing conflicting and multiple priorities.

Supported by:

• Certificate III in Business Administration or preferably an Associate Diploma, or equivalent experience. 
• Advanced skills in the use of business software such as MS Office, SAP and EDRM systems i.e. Objective. 

Find your possibility today:

To kick start your career at Powerlink, apply by clicking the button above, attaching your resume and cover letter on our careers page before midnight on Sunday 10 August, 2025. Please be aware our recruitment team will commence the review process during this period. 

To request adjustments or ask for the position description, contact Klaas van Noord, klaas.vannoord@powerlink.com.au.

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Our commitment to inclusion and belonging

You are welcome here at Powerlink, regardless of sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.

As part of our Reconciliation Action Plan, we’re committed to building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Learn more about our commitment towards Reconciliation and greater Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

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Successful applicants must consent to, undergo, obtain, and maintain the relevant security clearance for this role, in accordance with the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (Cth) and the AusCheck Act 2007 (Cth) as amended from time to time. As part of our commitment to maintaining a positive candidate experience, we pledge to provide a timely response to all applicants.