DIDO | Team Coordinator | North Operations | Drive-in-Drive-out

Team Coordinator – Operational North (DIDO) | Permanent Opportunity

If you’re a skilled linesman with switching experience looking for a role with real autonomy, strong allowances, and a lifestyle friendly roster, this is your chance to join Western Power and help shape the future of WA’s energy network.

This permanent position starts February 2026 and offers an 8:6 Drive In Drive‑Out roster, consistent travel from Balcatta, and meaningful hands on work across regional WA all backed by a stable employer investing heavily in network modernisation and renewable energy.

A role built for a skilled linesman.

You’ll join a high performing Operational North team where your HOU/LOU switching authorisations and field expertise are genuinely valued. You will lead your crew, support local depots, and play a critical role in keeping the network safe, reliable, and energised for communities across the Central North.

We will invest in you with training that’s widely used across regional operations, giving you skills that travel, strengthen your capability, and open doors for future progression.

This is the kind of role where you take ownership, lead from the front, and see the direct impact of your work every day.

Lifestyle, stability, and strong earning potential

Work-life balance that actually works

• 8 days on, 6 days off predictable, lifestyle friendly roster
• Permanent, long term opportunity with a stable employer
• 150 hours per four‑week cycle

Travel made easy

Your travel to and from the depots will be provided via an internal Western Power bus service, transporting you in comfort to your work location. You’ll then use designated fleet vehicles to complete your shift before returning to Balcatta by bus at the end of each swing.

Attractive allowances and benefits

Up to $4,600 in allowances per roster, including:

• Travel & incidental allowances (up to $2,957)
• On‑call allowance (up to $1,651)
• Site allowance ($2.50/hr)
• 19% averaged shift premium on all hours

Plus:

• Salary packaging options
• Discounted health insurance and gym memberships
• Social club activities
• Two additional public holidays each year
• Award winning employee recognition program

What you’ll be doing

• Leading and coordinating your crew to deliver planned and unplanned work
• Prioritising daily tasks and ensuring performance targets are met
• Isolating and switching the network to safely restore supply and minimise customer impact
• Responding to faults and supporting local depots across the Central North
• Constructing and maintaining overhead distribution network assets to Western Power standards
• Preparing work parcels and adapting to changing priorities
• Participating in an on‑call roster

What you bring

• Certificate III in ESI – Power Systems Distribution (Overhead)
• HOU/LOU switching authorisations essential
• Demonstrated experience in overhead distribution construction and maintenance
• Strong safety mindset and ability to work independently in regional environments
• at a minimum a WA C‑Class, (MR/HR/HC not essential as training would be provided)

Why people build long careers here

More than half of our roles are filled internally because people stay, grow, and progress. You’ll join a team that values safety, professionalism, and mateship and you’ll be part of an organisation leading WA’s transition to renewable energy and decarbonisation.

If you’re a linesman who wants responsibility, lifestyle balance, and a team that backs your skills, this is the role for you.

If you want to make a real difference across regional WA, step forward and be part of the team.

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