Project Support Officer

Project Support Officer - South Metro Depot (Forrestdale WA)

As the Project Support Officer within the Enablement team, you will be required to provide support to the operational maintenance area by undertaking a broad range of administrative duties and general support activities.

Your Role in Action   

• Working as part of the Enablement team to deliver a portfolio of projects across the WP network including UG, Rail, Vegetation and Civil categories. 

• Capturing the required scope of work to enable project RFQ, award and close out utilising a panel of external contractors. 

• Attend site visits and meetings with WP depots and contractors, including minute taking. 

• Ariba Purchasing within WP guidelines and appropriate DFA. 

• Support identified permit requirements (i.e. Rail/Environmental/Third Party), including providing desktop analysis and data for both planned and priority works. 

• Entry and management of permits including actions within the Guardian management system. 

• Capture, submit and track Noise Management Plan (NMP) applications as per the approved process, including management of NMP customer mailouts and submission of payment requirements. 

• Internal/external stakeholder, contractor liaison and management. 

• Building cohesion, commitment, morale and continuous improvement within the team. 

• Ensure that all program documentation is completed and saved appropriately. 

 What Makes You a Great Fit  

• Completed Year 12 (or equivalent) with English and Mathematics subjects with preferably 4 + years’ experience within a project management environment or similar 

• At least 4+ years demonstrable, effective administrative, organisational, prioritising, planning, and coordinating skills preferably within a project, planning and / or scheduling environment 

• Experience with MS Office suite – preferably intermediate expertise in Microsoft applications inclusive of Microsoft Projects 

• Strong customer focus, stakeholder management, influencing, interpersonal and communication skills 

• Knowledge of procurement, scheduling, and contract / cost control activities   

• Capable of developing and working with complex spreadsheets 

• Proven personal effectiveness with business acumen 

• Intermediate experience of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office tools 

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 23rd May 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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