Engineering Team Leader

Engineering Team Leader (Customer Connection Service) – South Metro Depot - Permanent

The Engineering Team Leader will be responsible for directing, coaching and supporting a team of technical network engineers and designers to ensure Western Power can meet its Code obligations to connect customers and relocate assets in a timely manner. Provide escalation support for both complex technical and customer queries as well as implement Western Power’s strategic intent through effective leadership and people management skills. This role leads a distribution design team focused on residential connections ranging from individual homes to large multi-story developments and is pivotal in enabling Western Power to meet its objectives.

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  

• Lead a team of technical network engineers and designers to ensure Western Power can meet its Code obligations to connect customers and relocate assets in a timely manner.
• Provide the necessary leadership and management to ensure both self and individuals within the team have all the necessary facilities and support to achieve zero harm in the workplace.
• Manage the performance outputs of each direct report in line with the organisational performance management framework, processes and systems provided.
• Provide guidance and support to team members for complex and/or challenging projects to ensure individuals can achieve their position objectives.
• Develop and implement sound staffing strategies to ensure team productivity and requisite work output can be maintained.
• Provide technical and people leadership support to the Area Manager as required.
• Lead and implement all required corporate initiatives.

What Makes You a Great Fit 

• Degree in Engineering, eligible for Professional Engineer membership (MIEAust) with Engineers Australia.
• Significant relevant work experience in electrical network engineering & design.
• Demonstrated experience in leading a team of people within a technical or professional field.
• Strong customer orientation and customer service experience.
• Strong leadership, influencing, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated people management skills with an ability to motivate and lead successful engineering teams.

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 23 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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