Human Resources Business Partner

HR Business Partner - Operations / Full-Time / Hybrid work (primary location South Metro Depot, Forrestdale)

Join a team of dedicated HR professionals who play a vital role in supporting Western Power’s critical operations.

As part of the HRBP Operations team, you’ll manage a dynamic and diverse portfolio, partnering with both professional and operational stakeholders across the Perth metro area and some regional locations. You’ll collaborate closely with teams across HR, Safety & Health, and other key stakeholders to provide practical, risk-informed HR advice that enables leaders to deliver positive outcomes for their teams and the business.

Your primary base will be our state-of-the-art South Metro Depot, with flexibility to work from Perth Head Office, from home, with occasional travel to regional sites (day trips or overnight).

This is a hands-on, highly interactive role within a friendly and supportive team, where building strong relationships and maintaining active engagement with stakeholders is essential to driving meaningful outcomes.

Your Role in Action 

• Lead, coach, and develop leaders within your portfolio to embed consistent, best-practice leadership.
• Provide HR advice that aligns with legislation, enterprise agreements, and internal policies.
• Partner with senior leaders to build capability and strengthen people management, sharing insights and updates regularly.
• Collaborate across the People Experience function to deliver key HR initiatives within your portfolio.
• Build strong relationships with colleagues, leaders, and stakeholders to understand and respond to organisational needs.
• Champion continuous improvement in HR service delivery and partnering effectiveness.

About You 

• Tertiary qualifications in HR, Industrial Relations, or a related discipline.
• Strong generalist HR experience, including employee relations and HR program implementation.
• Experience in operational or professional workforce settings, with exposure to industrial tribunals or commissions highly regarded.
• Demonstrated ability to provide practical HR advice and solutions across complex organisational environments.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and business acumen to manage complex projects and influence outcomes.
• Experience in process improvement with a strategic mind, identifying opportunities for improvement and driving initiatives that enhance efficiency, impact, and employee experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing, and communication skills, with the ability to build productive relationships and drive behavioural change.
• Advanced prioritisation, attention to detail, and risk assessment capabilities.

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

Applications close on 4 February 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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