Contractor Complaince Specialist

Contractor Complaince Specialist – Permanent Full Time / South Metro Depot Forrestdale WA

We have a unique and exciting opportunity for a permanent, full-time Contractor Compliance Specialist to support the Proactive Streetlights Program team.

The Proactive Streetlights Program team is newly established to deliver the 10-year LED luminaire upgrade project. This team comprises project and contract professionals working collaboratively to deliver successful outcomes. If you’re passionate about making a tangible impact, leading change, and collaborating with experts in the field, we want to hear from you!

As a Contractor Compliance Specialist, you will be responsible for ensuring external contractor’s working on behalf of Western Power comply fully with the Contract Management Framework and all contractual compliance obligations and requirements including but not limited to; Safety, Environmental, Quality Management and the verification of Contractor claims etc. You will be required to manage and develop relationships with external contracting companies and stakeholders to deliver Western Power’s contractual works effectively and efficiently and to the required standards.

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 

• Responsible for ensuring external contractor’s working on behalf of Western Power comply fully with the Contract Management Framework and all contractual compliance obligations and requirements.
• To carry out duties as Superintendent’s Representative in accordance with AS4000, AS4902 and AS4906 contracts
• Responsible for ensuring a high level of compliance to, and consistent application of, the Contract Management Framework and the reporting of any contractor breach of this framework.
• Ensuring the constructability review of contracted work packages is completed prior to Contract execution.
• Ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of outsourced works to ensure full contractual compliance is met with a focus on:

• site specific safety management
• site specific environmental management
• quality assurance

• Management of schedule focusing on critical path
• Ensuring appropriate documentation to validate claims and variation requests.
• Ensuring a consistent approach to contract delivery including the use of systems, tools, and templates
• Influence the outcomes and quality of the Contractor’s performance by drawing on specialised experience to make recommendations.
• Exercise independence in giving sound advice to the site Contractor based on specialised experience.

 What Makes You a Great Fit 

• Must possess a relevant trade or engineering, contract management or HSE qualification
• At least 5-6+ years solid experience in power and/or heavy industry planning, construction, operation, commissioning, and maintenance
• Best practice knowledge and industry experience in the areas of contract management and execution
• Best practice experience and knowledge is essential for safety management, occupational health, workplace assessing, incident and hazard investigation and emergency response
• Proven experience is necessary in managing conflict resolution and managing public and stakeholder relations
• Interaction with others is primarily concerned with influencing, developing, and motivating people and changing behaviour
• Proven experience in performing Constructability reviews on design packages
• Strong negotiating and influencing skills

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.
• 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 two 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 21 March 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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