Operational Assurance Officer

Operational Assurance Officer – Permanent Full Time / South Metro Depot

To perform, among others, complex field-based assurance assessments and to provide required reports to achieve benchmarked levels of operational due diligence in quality and compliance with Safety, Environment, Quality and Training requirements, Design Standards and Work Practices

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  

• Undertake field-based compliance assessments against compliance checks/ assessments, approved work practices
• and design/technical standards/ drawings
• Support field-based supervisors to take responsibility for safety, the environment, quality and ensure safe work
• practices are followed.
• Understand and operate within Western Power’s SEQT management system and Contract Lifecycle Management
• Framework (CLMF) requirements and reporting including identifying hazards, taking corrective action, and reporting
• all incidents.
• Identify technical hazards, risks, and control gaps, and recommend solutions and proactive advice on field-based risk mitigation.
• Assess and report on quality of work and compliance to operational work practices, to improve compliance of safety
• and quality. Contribute towards ensuring that quality and compliance is achieved to measurable outcomes against
• the applicable work practices, and design and construction standards.
• Support and monitor compliance with SEQT requirements and approval conditions associated with the work program, through the implementation and administration of SEQT compliance assessments across the operational maintenance work program and targeted SEQT assessments for escalated or high-risk network assets and landholdings (i.e. vegetation clearing, rehabilitation and weed management).
• The management of external contractor activities to ensure compliance with the Contract Management Framework
• Contribute towards making a safer network

 What Makes You a Great Fit 

• Must possess a current Electrical Workers Licence, Cert III trade qualification in Electrical, Lines or Cable Jointing or Equivalent trade qualification, engineering, contract management or WHS Qualification.
• At least 6 to 8 years solid field-based experience in Electrical Distribution and Transmission network and/or heavy industry planning, construction, operation, commissioning, and maintenance
• Completed or willing to undertake suitable training associated with operational knowledge
• Extensive detailed knowledge and understanding of the Design and Construction standards is required to ensure the correct quality of work is maintained by the internal and external workforce.
• SEQT knowledge relevant to the electricity supply and construction sector
• Proficiency in use of mainframe computing systems and Microsoft Office (as a minimum)
• Willingness to travel away from primary work location, sometimes for extended periods.
• Ability to plan and work to priorities and work independently to meet identified deliverables and outcomes within established timelines.

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 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 10 June 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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