Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Executive Assistant provides high-level executive support and serves as the central coordination point for the Finance & Corporate Services leadership team. As a trusted partner to the CFO, it involves managing priorities, streamlining workflows, and driving clarity across key initiatives. Combining exceptional diary management, strategic facilitation, and executive communication, this position is ideal for a seasoned professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and operates with the utmost professionalism. Beyond administrative support, the role is key to enabling the CFO and leadership team to achieve strategic objectives.

Culture & benefits

As a valued member of SA Power Networks, you will enjoy being part of a collaborative team and relish an environment with a true sense of community. We offer a platform where you can engage, grow and innovate your career within an exciting organisation that values safety and is committed to the success of its people.

You will also enjoy a range of benefits designed to support you and your family, some including:

Starting salary of $110,783.83 per annum + superannuation.
A commitment to work-life balance with truly flexible working arrangements, a great team environment and a career focus with development opportunities.
13% superannuation (1% above current legislated employer contributions).
Up to $900 in electricity reimbursements each year.
17.5% leave loading payable on annual leave.
Automatic coverage from SA Power Networks income protection scheme.
Primary Parental Leave (18 weeks) and Secondary Parental Leave (5 weeks).
Corporate discount towards health insurance and gym memberships.

About you

Your skills and experience will include:

Bachelor’s degree in business management, finance, or a related discipline or equivalent skills and knowledge gained through experience.
Substantial experience in supporting senior leaders or managing a leadership office (at least 5 years' experience in a similar executive support role is desirable).
Advanced written communication skills, with the ability to prepare and edit high-quality executive-level documents.
Strong stakeholder communication skills, to effectively engage with internal teams, senior leadership, and external stakeholders.
Demonstrated experience in event and meeting planning/management, including collaboration with leadership teams, logistics coordination, agenda development, and follow-up actions.
Familiarity with financial concepts, such as budgeting, tracking KPIs, and cost management is desirable.
Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
Current SA Driver’s Licence.

About us

SA Power Networks plays a pivotal role in South Australia by connecting all South Australians to a reliable and efficient electricity network. Working together with communities across South Australia, we are proud to be world leaders in delivering a cleaner, greener and a more sustainable energy future, today.

As one of the state’s largest and most reputable employers, we offer a diverse and collaborative work environment where our peopletake pride in the innovation of a high performing work culture and a commitment to safety that all South Australians can be proud of.

With award-winning training, internal development programs and diverse career pathways SA Power Networks will help empower your career, while you help empower South Australia.

For more information please contact:

Bronte Murchland - Bronte.Murchland@sapowernetworks.com.au

Applications close 10:00pm Sunday 8th March 2026

SA Power Networks is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages applications from all genders, cultures and backgrounds.

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