People Insights & Systems Manager

We’re seeking a dynamic and strategic People Insights & Systems Manager to lead the integration of workforce analytics and digital platforms. This new role is pivotal in enabling data-driven decision-making and enhancing the employee experience and safety performance. The successful candidate will set a cohesive People Data Strategy, optimise system capabilities, and drive continuous improvement across the entire employee lifecycle.

Your Role in Action  

• Shape and lead the strategic development and delivery of the people data, insights and systems roadmap aligned to workforce priorities and strengthens the People Business Unit.
• Drive the integration and optimisation of people systems to ensure seamless data flow, improved user experience, and operational efficiency across the employee lifecycle.
• Deliver actionable workforce analytics, including dashboards, predictive models, and deep-dive insights, to guide strategic decision-making.
• Champion data governance and integrity, ensuring people data is accurate, secure, ethical, and trusted across the organisation.
• Apply a human-centered approach to data, using behavioural insights to understand engagement, performance, safety, and workforce trends.
• Lead cross-functional teams and partnerships, aligning systems and analytics with broader digital and organisational transformation initiatives.
• Build capability and foster innovation, enhancing data literacy, evidence-based practice, and strategic impact across the People function.
• Provide timely and insightful reporting, supporting executive decisions, compliance, and enterprise performance monitoring with clarity and integrity.

 What Makes You a Great Fit 

• Proven leadership and stakeholder engagement, influencing and partnering effectively across diverse teams.
• Experience establishing and leading data, analytics, and systems teams, with clear processes and aligned operating models.
• Proficiency in BI tools (e.g., Qlik) and familiarity with SQL, Python, or similar languages.
• Strategic thinker, able to turn data into actionable insights that drive business priorities.
• Strong analytical and data storytelling skills, with a curious and critical mindset.
• Knowledge of large data environments, ETL processes, and best-practice data management.
• Relevant degree in Business Analytics, Data Science, Computer Science, Commerce, Economics, or related field.

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

Applications close on 30 January 2026

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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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