AddressDo 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 Change & Innovation Consultant at Perth CBD Office on a Permanent Full-Time basis.
About this role
As the Change & Innovation Consultant, you will work with employees from across Western Power to develop and embed innovative projects within the organisation and drive value into the organisation.
This role will focus on the technical development of a wide range of digital solutions and digital components of broader initiatives. Therefore, we are looking for innovators with a background in one of the following disciplines, or similar:
- Software development
- UI development
- Digital prototyping
- Data engineering
- Data analytics
- Robotics
The purpose of this position is to accelerate the execution of innovation and change initiatives through designing and developing lean prototypes to support rapid experimentation. The position will also contribute to the effective and efficient delivery of relevant initiative deliverables, assist to embed innovation within the organisation, and maximise the realisation of the business or community value from innovation initiatives.
- Design and develop lean prototypes for digital solutions in your area of expertise.
- Provide observations on the feasibility, viability and desirability of assigned initiatives and business wide program activities.
- Support the innovation capability of the business by challenging the status quo through experimentation and evidence-led proposals.
- Focus on maintaining a lean approach to innovation by proposing right-sized experiments to validate our most uncertain assumptions on innovation initiatives.
- Developing and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Accurately identify stakeholders needs, respond with empathy and demonstrate effective interpersonal skills and integrity.
- Ensure that all project / program documentation is completed appropriately.
- Contribute to managing and continuously improving our innovation process, methods and tools.
About you
We are seeking someone with experience and attributes that include:
- Tertiary qualification in Innovation, Change Management or related discipline
- An experienced professional with sound experience and knowledge (at least 5+ years) guiding and supporting organisations in executing strategy
- Project Management experience and knowledge to required initiative level
- Innovative and creative problem-solving skills and the ability to provide workable solutions
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- A Be Bold attitude an openness to new ideas
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc.)
- Interaction with others requires understanding, influencing and supporting others, through applying technical knowledge or rational arguments
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.
We are committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, women, young & mature age workers, the LGBTQI+ community.
We are an employer of choice, offering our employees a range of benefits that include:
- Competitive salary plus 11% superannuation
- Flexible work arrangements that support part time work, flexible working hours and working from home arrangements
- Professional Development opportunities including training initiatives and study assistance
- An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme
- Access to five Employee Network Groups – First Nations, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, Diverse Sexualities and Genders, Women, and People with Disability – which celebrate and communicate the diversity of our workforce and connect diversity and inclusion to our broader business activities
- 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
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.
Applications close on 29 March 2024
Submit your application by clicking the ‘apply’ button.
