Lineworker

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