Engineering Team Leader

Engineering Team Leader – Permanent Full Time – Perth Office

Lead the Future of Asset Performance at Western Power!

Are you an experienced engineering leader ready to drive innovation and excellence in asset management? Western Power is seeking an Engineering Team Leader to guide a team of skilled professionals in optimising asset performance across the network.

In this pivotal leadership role, you’ll lead the team responsible for developing and managing network investments and maintenance programs to ensure the safety and reliability of our transmission in-service assets.

As team leader, you’ll lead and mentor a team of asset management professionals, driving performance and continuous improvement in a complex technical environment. You’ll play a key role in shaping asset management strategies, from planning and lifecycle improvements to performance analysis and reporting.

Your Role in Action  

• Leadership: Guide and support your team to achieve business goals while fostering a culture of growth and innovation.
• Strategic Asset Management: Develop and implement investments and maintenance programs in alignment with asset management strategies and business objectives.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and collaboration.
• Performance Oversight: Monitor team performance, monitor delivery performance, manage OPEX and CAPEX program delivery, and ensure compliance with governance processes.
• Data-Driven Insights: Analyse asset performance and delivery performance data to inform decision-making and produce impactful reports.
• Continuous Improvement: Establish feedback loops and leverage fieldwork outcomes to refine asset strategies.
• Technical Expertise: Provide critical support for network planning and regulatory submissions. Support the development and systematization of work programs (OPEX and CAPEX) by optimizing the use of portfolio management tools (e.g., P6, OPPM) and Enterprise Asset Management systems (e.g., Ellipse). Your efforts will help ensure efficient planning, tracking, and delivery of critical projects.

This role offers the opportunity to lead with impact, driving innovation and excellence in asset management.

What Makes You a Great Fit 

• Degree in Engineering, eligible for Professional Engineer membership (MIEAust) with Engineers Australia OR
• Degree qualified in a relevant discipline with broad and extensive Asset Performance knowledge and expertise in Asset Management
• Recognised Asset Management certification
• 10+ years comprehensive broad commerce experience and asset management knowledge and expertise
• Knowledge and understanding of recognised Asset Management Frameworks and systems
• Experience in leading, scheduling and developing teams
• Demonstrated ability in successfully implementing change and innovation
• Demonstrated ability in continuous improvement and innovation in the management of physical assets
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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 two wellness leave days each year.
• Access to end-of-trip facilities at our Perth office and South Metro Depot, perfect for cyclists.

• On-site café available for convenient meals and refreshments throughout the day.

Applications close on 11 April 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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