Executive Assistant to the Deputy Project Director

Date: 19 Nov 2025

Location: Cooma, Australia

Company: Webuild S.p.A.

The Future Generation Joint Venture brings together the combined engineering experience and expertise of WeBuild, Clough and Lane and has been selected to design construct Snowy 2.0. This project is based within the Snowy Mountains in NSW and will deliver one of the largest pumped hydro schemes in the world.

Snowy 2.0 is the next chapter in the Snowy Scheme's history. It is the largest committed renewable energy project in Australia and will provide on-demand energy and large-scale storage for many generations to come. This Iconic Project has and will continue to create its own legacy in Australian history.

Purpose of the Role

The Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative and coordination support to the Deputy Project Director, enabling them to operate efficiently and strategically in a dynamic environment.
This role is pivotal in managing priorities, streamlining communication and fostering key stakeholder relationships. Through proactive diary and travel coordination, document preparation and liaison duties, the Executive Assistant ensures time is maximised and engagements are seamlessly executed. Operating with professionalism, discretion and initiative, the Executive Assistant is a trusted point of contact who contributes to the overall effectiveness of the leadership team and project success.

Qualifications

Certificate IV in Business Administration or equivalent industry experience
Class C Driver's Licence
White Card

Experience

At least 5 years’ experience providing high level administrative support to Senior Managers

Required Competencies

Knowledge of software applications including the Google Suite and Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, combined with strong interpersonal skills and a proactive approach to engaging with people at all levels in an informative, accurate and positive manner
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Attention to detail with the ability to prioritise and complete work within established deadlines
Exhibit sound judgement and comfortable interacting with all levels of personnel
Ability to work effectively within a busy team environment, and to work independently
Sound negotiation and problem-solving skills

Core Accountabilities and Responsibilities

Administration and Coordination

Coordinate travel plans, including booking flights, hotels and transportation.
Schedule meetings, appointments and events, coordinating the Deputy Director’s diary to ensure efficient use of their time, including attempting to solve problems where appropriate or redirecting people to the relevant direct reports.
Determine priority of matters of attention for the Project Directors; redirect matters to team members, internal or external stakeholders to manage.
Handle all relevant incoming and outgoing communication, including emails, workflows, general correspondence and other documents as needed.
Provide day-to-day administrative and ad hoc support tasks to the Deputy Director and wider management team as required.
Manage changing and conflicting priorities with agility to meet timeframes and objectives, including using judgement to prioritise team focus and make recommendations to resolve competing demands.

Relationship Management

Establish strong working relationships with the leadership team, putting in place clear processes for accessing their time to prioritise and maximise their role capacity.
Build and maintain a solid understanding of the Snowy 2.0 project and develop effective working relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally.
Work closely with Snowy Hydro senior external and external stakeholders and their EAs including government, embassies, the Snowy Hydro Executive to plan and organise events such as board meetings, conferences, and networking functions. This could involve logistical coordination, attendee management and overseeing event promotion.
Work closely with Communications team to write and proofread site notices and internal communications
Serve as a liaison between other executive team members and external stakeholders.

Documentation and Reporting

Develop agendas, attend and record minutes of team meetings as required.
Prepare, collate and distribute various reports, Executive and Board papers, ensuring all information is gathered and managed to timeframes.
Coordinate report submission deadlines and timeframes to ensure the Snowy 2.0 leadership team delivers against the agreed schedule.
Prepare any ad hoc reporting and presentations as required.
Make recommendations for reporting schedule, quality and process improvements and efficiencies.

The above listed authorities and responsibilities are only a guide and may change as directed by your Manager/Supervisor or as per the requirements of FGJV Management.

As an employee you will be eligible to participate in a number of additional employee benefits. This includes:

Competitive Salary
The FGJV Retention Bonus Scheme
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Parental Leave
Qantas Club Membership discounts
Professional Development

These positions are in remote challenging areas with extreme cold temperatures which need to be considered before applying for these roles.

If you meet the above requirements and would like to work on this iconic project, please apply now.