Senior Consultant, Major Customer Energy Projects

Senior Consultant, Major Customer Energy Projects – Permanent - Perth CBD

We’re looking for a customer-focused leader to manage end-to-end delivery of major energy projects that accelerate WA’s decarbonisation goals. As the primary point of contact for our largest customers, you’ll combine strategic relationship management with disciplined project oversight—helping connect renewable generation, battery storage, and large-scale loads to the South-West Interconnected Network.

At Western Power, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping WA’s clean energy future. You’ll work on projects that matter—connecting renewables and storage solutions that power homes, businesses, and communities. We offer a collaborative culture, professional growth opportunities, and the chance to make a lasting impact.

Your Role in Action

• Be the trusted advisor for major customers, guiding them from concept through to connection and ensuring a seamless experience.
• Build and maintain strong relationships, fostering trust and collaboration across internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Oversee project delivery end-to-end, ensuring milestones are met, risks are managed, and compliance with regulatory frameworks is maintained.
• Maintain accurate customer data and project records, driving transparency and consistency across systems.
• Lead contract negotiations that balance commercial outcomes with customer needs, safeguarding Western Power’s reputation for reliability and innovation.
• Champion continuous improvement, resolving escalations quickly and identifying opportunities to enhance customer experience.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Teritary qualifications in a business related discipline.
• Project Management qualifications desirable or willingness to undertake study to gain qualifications.
• Proven experience in account management or client-facing roles, ideally within complex infrastructure or energy environments.
• Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate at senior levels.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a track record of maintaining accurate data and following structured processes.
• Commercially savvy, with confidence in contract negotiation and risk management.
• Exceptional communicator who can simplify complexity and manage competing priorities.

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.