Contractor Compliance Specialist

Are you passionate about workplace safety and holding standards high? We're on the lookout for a proactive Contractor Compliance Specialist for a permanent opportunity within our Enterprise Support Portfolio. You'll be at the heart of contractor risk assessments, ensuring our partners meet the mark when it comes to Safety, Health, and Contractual Compliance. If you're well-versed in Work Health & Safety legislation and ready to make an impact apply today!

Your Role in Action  

• Take the lead in contractor risk assessments with a strong emphasis on Safety & Health to protect people and operations.
• Advocate for full compliance by ensuring every contractor meet our Contract Management Framework and contractual obligations.
• Quickly identify and address any contractor breaches by closely monitoring activities and reporting issues promptly to maintain the highest standards and minimise risks.
• Evaluate the constructability of work packages thoroughly before finalising contracts, setting the foundation for smooth and successful project delivery.
• Drive operational excellence by managing outsourced work with unwavering attention to safety, environmental impact, and quality assurance.
• Take full ownership of project schedules by managing critical paths keep timelines tight and milestones on target.
• Support every contractual decision by ensuring all claims and variations are backed with comprehensive and accurate documentation.
• Serve as the go-to expert by influencing contractor performance through consistent application of systems and delivering trusted, insightful advice.

What Makes You a Great Fit 

• Strong working knowledge of Work Health & Safety legislation - safety is second nature to you.
• Confidence navigating contract management and execution - you know how to keep things compliant and on track.
• Skilled at resolving conflict, building trust, and managing stakeholder and public relationships with care.
• A solid background in construction trades with a sharp eye for risk assessment and safety.
• Proven ability to conduct constructability reviews - you see the practical risks before they happen.
• Natural negotiator and influencer - you get the best outcomes without the friction.
• Hold a valid WA Class C or C-A driver’s licence and a relevant qualification in trades, engineering, HSE, or contract management.

Great to Have (But We’re Open-Minded!)

• Hands-on experience in power or heavy industry across planning, construction, operations, commissioning, or maintenance. 

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.

Applications close on 2 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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