Do you want to deliver work that truly matters to our community?

There’s never been a better time to join the energy industry! At Western Power we’re working towards our vision for a clean energy future and we’re looking for diverse, passionate people to join our team of world leading experts.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Network Response Officer at our Stirling Depot, on a permanent basis.

About this role

As the Network Response Officer, you will be required to Respond to network outages, faults, incidents and emergencies, ensuring effective liaison with NOCC, affected individuals and emergency services. Identify and isolate electrical hazards, make safe, determine appropriate restorative action and either conduct repairs or delegate to Western Power or external contractors as necessary

• Ensure the safety of all parties via effective application of Western Power work practices, processes, and procedures.
• Analyse each job/incident and utilise appropriate resources to restore power as quickly as possible and in a safe manner.
• Maintain timely and effective liaison with NOCC, affected individuals, emergency services and other stakeholders.
• Manage all interactions with customers, general public and other stakeholders in a professional manner.

About you

We are seeking someone with experience and attributes that include:

• Cert 3 qualified lines person or qualified electrician - essential
• Current Electrical Workers License - essential
• Switching to level 5 – essential
• Preferably 4 to 6 years relevant and demonstrated experience, within a Networks business, including all appropriate licences’ or certificates of competency
• Progression to this level will require completion and performance of the required competencies and experience necessary at Q2 in addition to those required at this level and clear demonstration of alignment to Western Power’s values
• Knowledge of network construction, maintenance & field-based practices and procedures
• Able to respond to “Hazard Level 1” incidence.
• Good interpersonal and team skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Emergency driving skills.
• Demonstrable knowledge of distribution and transmission networks.
• Demonstrable knowledge of supply requirements and Customers/Western Power responsibilities.
• Flexibility to work in a 24/7 environment - essential.

Joining Western Power

Our people play a vital role in creating an innovative, safe, and supportive workplace, living our values and delivering exceptional service to the communities in which we operate.

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, women, young & mature age workers, the LGBTQI+ community.

We are an employer of choice, offering our employees a range of benefits that include:

• Competitive salary plus 11% superannuation
• Flexible work arrangements that support part time work, flexible working hours and working from home arrangements
• Professional Development opportunities including training initiatives and study assistance
• An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme
• Access to five Employee Network Groups – First Nations, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, Diverse Sexualities and Genders, Women, and People with Disability – which celebrate and communicate the diversity of our workforce and connect diversity and inclusion to our broader business activities
• The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year
• Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership

Important information

We are committed to our Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2021 - 2027 and ensuring that people with disability have equal opportunities to gain and maintain employment with Western Power. It is strongly encouraged that people with a disability who meet the inherent requirements of the position description apply for this role.

We are also proud to have launched our Innovate RAP in Mar 2022 (Reconciliation Action Plan). Our Innovate RAP outlines our commitment to the Reconciliation journey in WA.

Our recruitment process requires that all candidates who progress to the pre-employment stage must hold a police clearance issued within the last six months.

Join us and play a part in powering the future of Western Australia.

To find out more about us please visit https://www.westernpower.com.au/about/

Applications close on 14 September

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