Project Manager

Project Manager – Perth CBD / South Metro Depot – 6 Month Contract

The role will be responsible for the delivery of high quality end to end project management services for a complex portfolio of concurrent works projects for both internal and external customers.

Accountable for successful project delivery, from commencement to project completion, through the Initiating, Planning, Execution, Monitoring, Control and Closing phases. Projects are to be delivered to agreed criteria, with commercially competitive standards for safety, cost, timeliness, quality, and scope and customer satisfaction.

Your Role in Action

• Analyse, strategically plan, implement and manage the contracts necessary for completion of the various project component works.
• Contributes to and reviews the project proposal or plan to determine timeframe, resourcing implications, funding limitations and operating procedures for accomplishing the project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of the project.
• Accurately identify stakeholders’ needs, respond with empathy and demonstrate the effective interpersonal skills and integrity.
• Administer and manage the budgeting, estimation, scoping and resourcing of projects through the approvals process.
• Development of accurate and effective project programs.
• Effective commercial management of multiple contractors.
• May coordinate and support a small project team, identifying development needs, building cohesion, commitment and morale.
• Provides interface and maintains relationships with other contributors to the project

 What Makes You a Great Fit

• Industry accreditation in Project Management, either PMBOK®, Prince2™ or MSP™. Or relevant discipline
• Significant project management experience including high value / highly complex projects
• Knowledge about theoretical concepts and principles of Project Management e.g. Price, PMBOK etc
• Demonstrated extensive and broad experience in project management, program planning, data management, integration and communication in relevant industries is essential.
• Electrical engineering knowledge of HV/LV construction, maintenance and commissioning practices.
• Strong experience in negotiation, conflict resolution and managing public and stakeholder relations.
• IT literacy; MS Office, MS Project, EPWM
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

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

Applications close on 14 January 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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