Principal Environmental Strategy and Policy Advisor - Expression of Interest

Principal Environmental Strategy and Policy Advisor – Expression of Interest

Western Power is inviting expressions of interest from exceptional environmental professionals who want to play a defining role in Western Australia’s energy transition.

As we expand and modernise the transmission network to enable a lower-carbon future, we are seeking Principal-level leaders who bring deep expertise in environmental planning, statutory approvals, strategy and policy alongside a genuine commitment to balancing infrastructure delivery with environmental stewardship.

At the Principal level, you will operate as a trusted advisor—setting direction, shaping approvals pathways, and influencing decisions at the highest levels of the organisation and with regulators and key stakeholders.

What you will lead and influence:

• Lead environmental and planning approvals pathways for major transmission and infrastructure programs, ensuring outcomes are robust, timely and aligned to long-term system needs
• Apply strong knowledge of Southwest and Midwest flora and fauna values to inform route selection, site selection, offsets and impact mitigation strategies
• Set the standard for technical quality, risk assessment and assurance across complex statutory and strategic approvals processes
• Build trusted relationships with regulators and key stakeholders to enable pragmatic and enduring approvals outcomes, as well as play a key part in Traditional Owner and community stakeholder engagement
• Embed environmental considerations into multi-criteria decision-making and early project development
• Prepare high-quality briefings, presentations and recommendations that distil complex environmental and approvals issues into clear, strategic advice for senior leaders
• Mentor and uplift teams, building a strong, future-ready environmental and approvals function

This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of environment and infrastructure at a time of unprecedented change where your expertise will directly shape the way Western Australia transitions to a more sustainable energy future.

About you

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Environmental Management, or related discipline
• Environmental, planning and statutory approvals for major infrastructure programs
• Environmental strategy, policy development and governance
• Operating confidently in complex regulatory and stakeholder environments
• Influencing senior decision‑makers and regulators
• Providing technical leadership and mentoring to uplift capability

Why join Western Power

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.
• 22 weeks paid parental leave and 5 days of First Nations cultural leave to support family and cultural connections.

Applications close on 13 April 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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