Lineworker - Central North Drive in Drive Out (DIDO)

Lineworker – Central North Drive in Drive Out (DIDO) | Permanent Opportunity

Roster: 8:6 Drive In Drive Out
Allowances: Up to an additional $4,600 per four-week roster
Rates: Starting $56 – 69+ per hour + allowances + 13.5% Superannuation

Join Western Power and help power a cleaner energy future for Western Australia. We’re implementing a new Drive In – Drive Out strategy for our North Operational Maintenance Area and are seeking experienced local Perth Lineworkers to be part of this exciting opportunity.

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)
• Crane licence (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 an 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
• Opportunities for career progression – over 50% of roles filled internally
• Option to purchase up to 4 weeks of extra leave annually.
• 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.

Ready to Power the Future?

This is an Expression of Interest – we review applications continuously and will contact you about current and upcoming opportunities.

Learn more about Western Power: https://westernpower.com.au

Discover how we’re building A Network for Life: https://westernpower.com.au