Project Network Officer

Project Network Officer - South Metro Depot - Permanent

The Project Network Officer will be responsible for managing the construction phase of Western Power’s asset driven and customer driven projects.

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  

• Maintaining a safe working environment.
• Strategic leadership with an ability to motivate for success.
• Plan and implement multiple projects during their construction phase.
• Make the best use of assigned resources to meet planned outputs.
• Coordinate or perform complex technical work on Western Power networks.
• Use project management systems and tools to manage work.
• Adhere (and ensure adherence) to all safety strategies, programs, and practices.
• Take personal accountability for work performance and be open to other contributions. Work cooperatively within the team and across Western Power.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• It is essential that the incumbent possesses a relevant trade, diploma, or tertiary qualification.
• Best practice experience in project management (such as negotiation, planning, communication, use of initiative and problem solving) with a minimum of 8 years’ extensive experience.
• Strong experience dealing with external customers.
• Hold all appropriate industry licences or certificates of competency including switching authorisations (HOU, LOU).
• Health & Safety knowledge relevant to the electricity supply and construction sector.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.

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 11 February 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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