Substation Operations Officer

Substation Operations Officer – 6 Month Max Term Contract – South Metro Depot

To coordinate and allocate resources for the delivery of transmission switching services for customers both within and external to Western Power. To enable the effective and efficient construction and maintenance of the transmission infrastructure and commissioning of new plant in line with safety and design standards, including the updating and coordination of timely submissions of outage requests.

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  

• Take personal accountability for safety in the work environment and ensure safe work practises are followed and a safe work environment maintained.
• Plan for work in advance and adapt plan when resources are pulled away for other business priorities or system conditions change.
• Allocate on-call substation first response employees to maintain the integrity of the network with minimal loss of supply.
• Allocate resources for the delivery of transmission switching services for customers both within and external to Western Power to enable the effective and efficient construction and maintenance of the transmission infrastructure and commissioning of new plant in line with safety and design standards.
• Take personal accountability for work performance and be open to other contributions. Work cooperatively within the team and across Western Power.
• Provide specialist guidance and share technical knowledge and experience to others within the immediate and wider teams as required.
• Ensure feedback to stakeholders to keep them informed particularly if job not going to plan where appropriate.
• Respond to customer enquiries, keep them informed of project progress, communicate what their obligations are and deliver based on available resources.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Possess Cert III (ESI Distribution / Transmission Overhead / Power Systems Distribution Cable Jointing) and/or Electrical Trade Certificate, and/or Current WA Electrical Workers License endorsed for Electrical Fitting, or if none of the above criteria are met a diploma in Project Management, extensive scheduling skills and network knowledge of minimum 10 years is essential.
• Western Power 'Switching Level 0' - Introduction to Switching Operations.
• At least 5 years technical / operational experience in the Networks business.
• Solid knowledge of scheduling and project management tools and processes.
• Sound interpersonal and communication skills.
• Previous experience in the effective and efficient allocation of resources.
• Technical knowledge of Transmission switching & outage techniques and practices.
• Sound knowledge of safety policies and procedures, particularly operating field practices and procedures applying to the power system.

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 12 May 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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