Field Supervisor

Field Supervisor – Permanent Full-time – Kewdale

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Field Supervisor at our Kewdale depot on a Permanent Full-Time basis.

As a Field Supervisor, you will be responsible for the daily supervision and coordination of operational field crews in conducting planned and unplanned Automation of RMUs/Reclosers/ Load-break switches, and electric shock/power quality investigations and Emergency Response Generators to ensures all assigned field-based work is completed in a safe, reliable, and efficient manner.

Your Role in Action

• Coach safety representatives, prepare and present VMB meetings and practice safe work principles.
• Maintain awareness of staff competencies through network compliance.
• Take accountability for safety in the work environment for yourself and others by ensuring the teams and contractors follow safe work practices and maintain a safe work environment that is monitored through an onsite presence.
• Ensure workers have required competencies to perform the tasks.
• Have an intimate knowledge of how operational field-based work is performed similar to that of field crews, particularly in complex and time sensitive work activities or where operational needs required it.
• Ensure prompt attendance of crew members to faults and isolate the network for repairs to maintain the integrity of the network and minimise customer impact.
• Responsible for hiring, assigning, and monitoring workload; determining work priorities; training; and performance management.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Relevant and current trade-based qualification in a discipline such as - Electrical Licence.
• At least 10 to 12 years demonstrated, extensive and broad technical experience in networks or transmission/distribution industry, including appropriate licenses or certificates of competency.
• Highly developed teamwork and customer focus skills.
• Demonstrated experience in the implementation and execution of operation plans.
• 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.
• 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.

Applications close on 23 September 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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