Technical Trainer

Are you driven by safety, excellence, and have a passion for mentoring the next generation of field professionals?

Join our People Capability team in Jandakot as a Technical Trainer.

This is your opportunity to put your hands-on experience to good use—Helping Lineworkers build their technical skills and stay safe on the job.

Your Role in Action 

• Delivering of a variety of training courses to the Network ‘Total Workforce’ and external customers/clients.
• Mentoring of trainee’s on-the-job training, workplace learning and experience through formal leaders
• Participate in ongoing self-development of skills and knowledge relative to the position.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• A current Certificate III in ESI - – Distribution Overhead (must be from 2006 or subsequent qualification) 
• While a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment is desirable, we are committed to providing full support to obtain this qualification, enabling you to take the next step in your professional development.
• Current High Voltage Glove & Barrier Authorisation
• Current High Voltage Live Line Stick Authorisation highly regarded
• At least 7+ Relevant extensive industry experience in Power or related industry 
• Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal that enable effective interaction between key stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, plan and work to priorities to meet pre-determined deliverables and outcomes within established timelines.
• Be a highly disciplined, self-starting member of a dynamic team.
• Willingness to work and travel to other depot locations, as required
• Proficiency in use of key computer business systems, and competency in all the major business and office software.
• Valid WA Driver’s License Class ‘C’ or ‘C-A’

By joining Western Power, you will contribute to powering a cleaner energy future. We are dedicated to fostering career development and promoting a healthy work-life balance, empowering you to drive innovation as we develop a network that will serve the Western Australian community for generations. You will also benefit from a range of perks and opportunities, including: 

• Over 50% of our employment opportunities are driven by career progression.  
• Flexible work arrangements to support part time work, working hours and working from home arrangements. 
• 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. 
• An innovative team culture that’s enabling the transition to renewable energy and decarbonisation.   
• In addition to standard leave, enjoy three wellness leave days each year.
• Access to end-of-trip facilities at our Perth office and South Metro Depot, perfect for cyclists.

• On-site café available for convenient meals and refreshments throughout the day.

Applications close on 1 May 2025

We value diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and LGBTQIA+ communities. Find out more about our Reconciliation Action Plan and Disability Access and Inclusion Plan. 

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