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Lineworker – Drive in Drive Out (DIDO) | Permanent - Perth

Join Western Power and help shape WA’s energy future.


We’re a stable, growing company investing in modernising the state’s energy network. This permanent role starts February 2026 and offers strong career pathways plus an 8:6 roster for great work-life balance. You’ll enjoy consistency, time at home, and meaningful hands-on work across regional WA.

As part of our North Operational Maintenance DIDO team, you’ll travel from Balcatta to Central North depots in Western Power vehicles, working 150 hours over a four-week roster. Based in Moora and Three Springs, you’ll play a vital role maintaining the backbone of the Southwest Interconnected System (SWIS).

Your role in Action

  • Responding to and rectifying faults promptly to minimise supply disruptions

  • Working with locally based crews on planned and unplanned maintenance works.

  • Completing construction and maintenance work to Western Power standards.

  • Maintaining and developing core line skills in line with evolving industry requirements.

  • Participating in pre-job planning to ensure safety and reliability.

  • Upholding excellent customer relations when interacting with the public.

What makes you a great fit

  • People who are comfortable working away from home (please note assessments will form part of the recruitment and selection process)

  • Certificate III in ESI – Power System Distribution Overhead (or equivalent).

  • Valid WA ‘HR’ Class Driver’s Licence.

  • Proven experience in construction and maintenance of distribution electricity networks.

  • HOU and LOU Switching experience (highly regarded but not essential).

  • HC driver’s licence (highly regarded but not essential)

  • C2 Crane licence (highly regarded but not essential)

  • Current authorisation and experience in Glove and Barrier work (highly regarded but not essential).

At Western Power, we’re committed to your career growth and work-life balance. Here’s what you’ll enjoy:

  • Excellent work life balance working 8 days on 6 days off roster
  • Additional allowances: Up to $4,600 per 4-week roster (as per EA).
  • Up to $2950 in travel and incidental allowances
  • Up to $1650 for on call allowance
  • Site allowance $2.50/hour
  • Additional 19% averaged shift premium on all ordinary hours
  • Salary packaging, social club activities, discounted health insurance and gym memberships.
  • Award-winning employee recognition and benefits program.
  • Two additional public holidays each year (as per EA).
  • Be part of an innovative team driving renewable energy and decarbonisation.

Applications close on 27 October 2026

Learn more about Western Power: https://westernpower.com.au
Discover how we’re building A Network for Life: https://westernpower.com.au

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