Senior Ergonomist

We have a new and exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Ergonomist to provide both strategic and technical leadership in applying Human Factors and Ergonomics (HFE) across our Western Power operations. You’ll play a key role in ensuring our systems, environments, and equipment are designed and maintained to optimise human performance, safety, and well-being.

Bringing your expertise and practical insight, you’ll influence design and operational decisions across the entire asset lifecycle—from concept development through to post-installation review—with a focus on strengthening the connection between people, technology, and the work environment.

Your Role in Action 

• Lead the integration of Human Factors and Ergonomics (HFE) principles into asset design, operations, and workplace environments to meet safety, performance, and compliance standards.
• Conduct HFE assessments across all project stages-from concept and detailed design to testing and operational review.
• Develop practical, evidence-based ergonomic solutions to reduce injury risk and enhance user experience, comfort, and safety.
• Drive cross-functional projects that minimise musculoskeletal risks and improve human performance.
• Partner with engineering, operations, and SHE teams to embed HFE into project planning, execution, and continuous improvement.
• Apply HFE theory, data, and modelling to complex challenges, optimising well-being and reducing high-frequency or high-severity incidents.
• Deliver training, workshops, and guidance materials to build organisational HFE capability.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards, legislation, and internal governance frameworks.

What Makes You a Great Fit 

• Extensive  and demonstrated years’ experience applying HFE in complex industrial or utility environments.
• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in human factors, ergonomics, or a related field.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills across technical and operational teams.
• Proficiency in ergonomic assessment tools and methodologies.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Able to impact change, including influencing without authority; lead from the front, demonstrate "what best practice looks like"
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within a team.
• Be design-driven, using data analysis and assessment to provide realistic recommendations and actions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

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, 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 11 November 2025

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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