Reliability Performance Manager

Reliability Performance Manager – Permanent Full Time – Perth CBD

Shape the future of energy reliability in WA.

Join Western Power’s Grid Transformation team in this newly created leadership role, where you’ll take ownership of our enterprise-wide Network Reliability Strategy. As the Reliability Performance Manager, you’ll lead high-impact initiatives that enhance network performance, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive customer-focused outcomes. This is a unique opportunity to influence long-term planning, coordinate cross-functional delivery, and help shape a more resilient and sustainable energy network for all Western Australians.

Your Role in Action  

• Lead and maintain the Reliability Strategy, influencing performance across the business.
• Initiate and justify reliability improvement initiatives and works proposals.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver reliability outcomes.
• Monitor and analyse network performance, identifying key areas for improvement.
• Produce clear, engaging reports and presentations for a range of stakeholders.
• Help develop a fit-for-purpose reliability framework aligned with regulatory and customer expectations.
• Contribute to corporate reporting, regulatory audits, and documentation requirements.
• Support long-term network planning and access arrangements with reliability insights.
• Prepare business cases, planning reports, and documentation for reliability projects.
• Provide expert input into reliability project scoping, analysis, and technical planning.
• Support contingency and emergency event planning through analysis and modelling.
• Deliver timely, accurate planning advice to internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead cross-functional programs like Regional Reliability Initiative.
• Provide input into project evaluations and approvals.
• OPPM Project and Benefits Evaluation Model endorsements and approvals as necessary.

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
• Thorough understanding of Asset Management principles and risk management
• In depth understanding of electrical network components, operation, and maintenance requirements of an electrical utility network

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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