Project Support Officer

 Project Support Officer, Residential Design & Land Development – 14 months secondment / max term – South Metro Depot  

Facilitate the successful delivery of programs and projects by undertaking a broad range of administrative duties and general support activities, confidential reporting, project analysis and specialised project duties to support the relevant functional area. 

Your Role in Action 

• Undertake general program and or project support activities and services, confidential reporting, project analysis and specialised project duties to support the relevant functional area. 

• Process customer and/or WAPC applications and requests, respond to customer enquiries and prepare associated documentation and deliverables. 

• Engage directly with customers and their representatives as needed to achieve the required outcomes. 

• Interrogate, gather, and present detailed project information, statuses, and history in response to requests from internal stakeholders. 

• Assist program or project managers, technical staff, and specialists in developing and coordinating outcomes and deliverables for customer projects and requests. 

• Assist with the preparation of cyclical business reporting requirements (e.g. KPIs, monthly and quarterly reports) using enterprise systems, tools, and templates. Ensure all agreed reports and deliverables are on time and written to a high standard. 

• Manage, continuously improve, and innovate project administrative systems, and provide advice on project process and methodology issues. 

• Listen effectively and work collaboratively while maintaining appropriate, effective, and constructive interactions between key internal and external stakeholders. 

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 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 working from home arrangements. 

• 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 11 November 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.