Operational Technical Officer - DIDO

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 Operational Maintenance North Central Area and are seeking an Operational Technical Officer to be part of this exciting opportunity as well as servicing Moora, Three Springs and Jurien Bay depots.

As the Operational Technical Officer, you will be required to perform specialist complex technical tasks on Western Power's network and provide construction and maintenance technical support and advice, this includes accountability to coordinate external training and deliver local training to meet operational requirements as well as the management of field resource tools and equipment.

As part of our Operational North Central team, you will be based at our Balcatta Depot, and traveling to our North Country Depots as required.

Your Role in Action

• Facilitate ongoing skill maintenance and development to the Operational Workforce.
• Provide input and advice on complex technical queries / tasks being performed on the WP network to identify safe solutions or lead and coordinate complex technical issues.
• Provide sound construction and maintenance technical support and advice.
• Conduct training courses and associated assessments of on-site training.
• Prepare technical reports, procedures and assist formal leaders with incident investigations.
• Manage and maintain accurate and up to date registers for portable operational plant, tools, and equipment.
• Induct and supervise contractors and subcontractors you engage to perform work at the depot.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Must possess current trade qualifications - current Certificate III in ESI - Power Systems - Distribution Cable Jointing and/or Certificate III in ESI - Power Systems - Distribution Overhead or Electrical Workers Licence.
• HOU and LOU Switching is highly regarded but not essential.
• Preferably at least 6+ years specialist technical experience in networks construction, maintenance and operations field practices and procedures.
• Application of trade and post trade skills and competencies to suit local business requirements.
• Current Valid WA Driver's License Class ‘C' or ‘C-A'.

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

• Financial Relocation Assistance (if eligible).
• Availability Allowance.
• Over 50% of our employment opportunities are driven by career progression.
• 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.
• An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme. 
• In addition to standard leave, enjoy three wellness leave days each year.
• 22 weeks paid parental leave and 5 days of First Nations cultural leave to support family and cultural connections

Ready to Power the Future?

Applications close on 28 February 2026.

We value diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and LGBTQIA+ communities. As a WORK180-endorsed employer for women, we are proud of our commitment to inclusion. You can learn more about this through our Reconciliation Action Plan and Disability Access and Inclusion Plan. 

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