Communications Technician

Communications Technician – Permanent – South Metro Depot

The Communications Technician will be responsible for applying advanced telecommunications knowledge and skills gained, in the maintenance, operations, installation, commissioning and testing of Western Power telecommunications facilities.

This role is based at our brand-new state-of-the-art South Metro Depot in Forrestdale, conveniently located next to Tonkin Highway. Spanning across 120,000 square meters. With the latest infrastructure and technology, the depot empowers all employees to create that perfect work-life balance whilst operating in an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Your Role in Action

• Providing technical expertise in the maintenance, operations, installation, commissioning, testing of Western Power telecommunications facilities
• Champion safety of own work practices and the potential impact they may have on the safety of others
• Have advanced relevant computing skills to program or diagnose faults in a wide range of Analogue or Digital electronic equipment
• Diagnose to board level complex electronic faults in a wide range of Telecommunications equipment and Networks
• Have an advanced understanding of Western Power’s Telecommunications Networks and Systems
• Provide advanced technical expertise in the maintenance, operations, installation, commissioning, testing of Western Power telecommunications facilities
• Assist with preparation of technical reports, procedures, and programmes
• Be customer focused and take a whole of company view in keeping with the company’s values, codes, and standards.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Cert IV in Electrotechnology / Electronics / Telecommunications or Radio / telecommunications Trade Certificate
• Solid relevant technical experience in a telecommunications or related industry
• Sound knowledge of SCADA & Telecommunications installation, commissioning, maintenance and operations field practices and procedures
• Advanced knowledge of DC Systems
• Advanced knowledge of Telecommunications Technologies e.g. PDH / SDH / Radio / SCADA Systems
• Advanced knowledge of Teleprotection Systems
• Project, contract and maintenance management systems and tools
• Advanced knowledge of engineering standards, regulations, and procedures applicable to the Section and Stream.

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 26 August 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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