Distribution Grid Strategy & Planning Manager

Distribution Grid Strategy & Planning Manager – Permanent Full Time – Perth CBD

Lead the strategy shaping the future of WA’s distribution network

Join Western Power’s Grid Transformation function and lead the strategic planning of our distribution network at a time of major industry change. As the Distribution Grid Strategy & Planning Manager, you'll drive strategic direction and ensure long-term network readiness—supporting decarbonisation, meeting growing customer demands, and aligning with regulatory frameworks. This is your opportunity to influence the future of energy for millions of Western Australians through innovative planning, collaboration, and leadership.

Your Role in Action  

Effectively lead and develop the Distribution Grid Strategy & Planning area to:

• Develop and maintain Network Development Plan (10 year) in line with the Network Management Plan considering both asset integrity, network capacity and reliability drivers; and cognisant of operational, financial and regulatory constraints.
• Initiate, plan and justify, works proposals for the distribution network to meet reliability, power quality, asset integrity and network capacity objectives defined in the approved Network Investment Plan (NIP).
• Perform approved network analysis and planning support to key business stakeholders and customers
• Provide distribution protection device settings and management support
• Network contingency planning and support for emergency event response.
• Management of distribution power quality outcomes
• Deliver timely, accessible and accurate planning advice to key stakeholders in line with defined and agreed service levels.
• Provide input to and support for business planning and network operation processes as identified in the business operating model and as defined in the Process Library.

What Makes You a Great Fit 

• Qualification in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• Strong leadership, influencing, communication and interpersonal skills
• Extensive understanding of network utility regulation and the requirements this places on justification and development of distribution projects
• Proven track record of effective management and leadership of high profile planning teams
• A demonstrated understanding of the regulatory framework in which organisations operate and the link between business decisions and their impact on the regulatory outcomes

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.

Applications close on 23 May 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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