Communications Technician

Communications Technician - Permanent Full Time – South Metro Depot

We have an exciting opportunity for a Communications Technician to join our team on a Permanent Full Time basic.

As a Communication Technician you will be required to provide underlying technical expertise in providing tactical support and assistance to the SCADA & Communication Systems teams for the planning, design, installation, commissioning of all Western Power’s & Customer SCADA & Communication Systems.

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

• Provide technical expertise, tactical support, and assistance to the SCADA & Communication Systems teams.for the planning, design, installation, commissioning of all Western Power’s & Customer SCADA & Communication Systems.
• Be customer focused and take a whole of company view in keeping with the company’s values, codes, and standards.
• Be a team player and a role model to less experienced Communications Technicians.
• Be innovative and use appropriate technology to improve and manage the Communications Networks.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Cert III in Electrotechnology / Electronics / Telecommunications or equivalent Trade Certificate.
• preferably 1 to 2 years technical experience in the SCADA or Telecommunications industry.
• Knowledge of SCADA & Telecommunications installation, commissioning, maintenance and operations field practices and procedures.
• Prior project, contract and maintenance management systems and tools experience.
• The Communications Technician would be required when experienced to be able to attend to faults after normal working hours and to be part of a roster system shared between experienced Communications Technicians.
• Knowledge of engineering standards, regulations, and procedures.
• Good interpersonal and team skills.
• MS Office systems, Word, Excel & or Access. MIMS and scheduling/work management systems.

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.

Applications close on 6 October 2025.

We value diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and LGBTQIA+ communities. Find out more about our Reconciliation Action Plan and Disability Access and Inclusion Plan. 

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