Non Trade Employee - Koorda

In the Non Trade role you will be required to provide ‘multi-skilled’ non-trade support in a line & cable team environment in the construction and maintenance of the transmission and distribution electricity network in a safe, reliable and affordable manner to maintain the integrity of the network.

Your Role in Action  

• Assist in the completion of allocated construction, maintenance and inspection work to Western Power standards ensuring consistent quality across the network
• Gain meaningful on the job training by working closely with experienced colleagues. Participate in on the job training and relevant industry training
• Participating in pre-job planning to identify risks, hazards and task variables and control measures to ensure safe, reliable and affordable job completion
• Work within a team environment completing work from foundations to fully constructed and maintained substation. This is often in different locations with unique environmental elements, high standard and work practice requirements
• Implement work requirements to facilitate modification of equipment in an ‘in service’ environment in accordance with Western Power’s safe working procedures
• Application of good customer relations when working in the field especially where there is direct contact with the public

Why Koorda?

Located just 230 km northeast of Perth, Koorda is a welcoming rural community offering a relaxed lifestyle, a tight-knit atmosphere, and unique local attractions:

• Small, friendly community: Be part of a town where neighbours know your name.
• Koorda Drive-in Theatre: Enjoy the latest blockbusters under the stars.
• Active sporting culture: Get involved in local sporting groups.
• Breathtaking wildflower season: Experience nature at its finest.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Trade Assistant/Plant Operator on a Permanent Full-Time Basis at our Koorda Depot.

 What Makes You a Great Fit 

• Valid WA ‘C’ Class Drivers Licence to business requirements
• Valid WA ‘’HC’ Licence (minimum)
• High Risk Crane licence class C2 (as a minimum) or C6 (as required)
• JCB Loader Experience would be preferred but not essential
• Western Power Crane Supplementary would be preferred but not essential
• High Risk Licence class Forklift (as required)
• Relevant Network Authorisation including Construction industry white card and Basic Emergency Life Support (within the first month of employment)
• Prior experience in providing non-trade support in an operational team environment
• Demonstrate Western Power's constructive behaviours and values

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: 

• Financial Relocation Assistance (if eligible)
• Regional Living and housing allowance ($310/week)

• 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 two additional public holidays and three regional leave days each year

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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