Technical Trainer

Technical Trainer – Permanent – Jandakot

We are seeking a Technical Trainer for a permanent opportunity to develop the next generation of tradies, ensuring they work safely while building their own legacy in the electrical industry. In this respected technical role, you will lead safety culture across the Western Power network and pass the torch to the next generation, honouring a lifetime of hard-earned expertise.

Work predictable hours at our Jandakot Power Training Services hub & enjoy flexibility through a 9-day fortnight after all those years being on-call!

Your Role in Action

• Deliver practical, high-quality training and keep training records on track so programs run smoothly and meet required standards.
• Support and mentor trainees on the job, helping them build real-world skills, confidence, and safe work habits alongside leaders.
• Keep your own skills sharp through ongoing learning, staying current with industry standards and best practice.
• Be a strong, visible advocate for safety, making a genuine difference to how work is done across the Western Power Network.
• Build respectful, professional relationships with customers, clients, and key stakeholders, while reliably delivering on commitments.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Certificate IV in Training & Assessment (or keen to work towards achieving it!)
• Certificate III in ESI - Power Systems - Distribution Cable Jointing  
• Prior experience in Power Industry
• Valid WA Driver’s License Class ‘C’ or ‘C-A’
• A genuine alignment with our values, demonstrated through the way you build relationships, make decisions, and show up every day with integrity, care, and a commitment to making a positive impact.
• Highly desirable: Specialist experience in switching or live line disciplines, or the versatility to deliver training across multiple technical programs and competencies.

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:

• Competitive package + superannuation + attraction and retention payment
• Enjoy a 9-day fortnight, giving you a regular long weekend every second week
• 4 weeks of annual leave with the option to purchase an additional 4 more per year
• In addition to standard leave, enjoy three paid wellness leave days each year
• Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership
• An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme
• A team culture where team where experience, mentorship, and pride in the craft come together to shape the future of the trade
• 22 weeks paid parental leave and 5 days of First Nations cultural leave to support family and cultural connections

Applications close on 17 July 2026.

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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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