Team Leader Operations East - Unplanned

Do you want to deliver work that truly matters to our community?

There’s never been a better time to join the energy industry! At Western Power we’re working towards our vision for a clean energy future and we’re looking for diverse, passionate people to join our team of world leading experts.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Field Operations Team Leader, on a permanent full-time basis.

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, the depot offers an excellent on-site café, end of trip facilities including secure bicycle storage and freshening up rooms. 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.

About this role

As the Field Operations Team Leader you will be required to provide leadership of operational teams through the effective management of resources, finances, plant, and equipment to deliver maintenance, repair, construction, overhauls, commissioning, operation, and emergency response services for internal and external customers.

About you 

We are seeking someone with experience and attributes that include:

• A relevant Trade Qualification or diploma or tertiary qualification
• Preferably 10 or more years technical experience in a relevant area (e.g. telecommunications, transmission, distribution, protection, and fleet maintenance management (fleet maintenance management applicable to only fleet personnel)), including at least six years’ experience in supervising or managing field operations and fleet service (where applicable) and employees
• Demonstrated capabilities and experience in leading and managing a diversified operational workforce in multiple locations
• Proven ability to successfully manage health, safety, and environment issues
• Demonstrated people management skills with an ability to motivate and lead successful operational teams
• Proven communication skills that enable effective interaction between key stakeholders
• A good understanding of risk and compliance management and its application in the business
• Strong conceptual and analytical skills coupled with demonstrated commercial and business acumen
• Demonstrated ability in successfully implementing change programs, innovation, internally and through contract arrangements
• Valid WA Driver’s License Class ‘C’ or ‘C-A’

Joining Western Power

Our people play a vital role in creating an innovative, safe, and supportive workplace, living our values and delivering exceptional service to the communities in which we operate.

With representation from 101 countries, Western Power has a rich, and diverse employee workforce. Through our established Employee Network Groups, we bring our people diversity to life. At Western Power, we strive to build an authentic culture of inclusion and belonging for all.

Our people are our strength. As an employee at Western Power, we offer:

• Competitive remuneration;
• A safe and sustainable workplace
• Equal opportunity employment;
• Personal development and training opportunities;
• An award-winning employee recognition programme

Important information

We are committed to our Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2021 - 2027 and ensuring that people with disability have equal opportunities to gain and maintain employment with Western Power. It is strongly encouraged that people with a disability who meet the inherent requirements of the position description apply for this role.

We are also proud to have launched our Innovate RAP in Mar 2022 (Reconciliation Action Plan). Our Innovate RAP outlines our commitment to the Reconciliation journey in WA.

Our recruitment process requires that all candidates who progress to the pre-employment stage must hold a police clearance issued within the last six months.

Join us and play a part in powering the future of Western Australia.

To find out more about us please visit https://www.westernpower.com.au/about/

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