AddressThere’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 an Environmental, Safety and Planning Assessment Team Leader at the Perth CBD Office, on a Full-Time Permanent basis.
About this role
As the Environmental, Safety and Planning Assessment (ESPA) Team Leader, you will be required to lead and manage the performance of the team within the Safety, Environment, Quality and Training (SEQT) Function.
- Lead the performance and development of the team through effective leadership and peer support to enable effective workload planning, prioritisation, management and delivery, including quality assurance checks and reviews.
- Lead and manage the team’s performance in environmental, planning and/or heritage assessments to facilitate the delivery of the works program (including technical/operational, approvals, strategy and risk).
- Support the development and review of network related SEQT procedures governing access to the network for the purpose of design, construction, maintenance, inspection and decommissioning.
- Influence the development and prioritisation of Western Power’s strategic network plans, network development plan and strategic network SEQT programs, to acquit our regulatory obligations and agreements.
- Develop and manage relationships with external environment, heritage, planning and infrastructure stakeholders to ensure the appropriate placement of our network assets.
- Influence and support internal stakeholders to promote awareness and effectively manage SEQT impacts and risks associated with the network and our workforce.
About you
We are seeking someone with experience and attributes that include:
- Bachelor’s Degree qualification in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Urban and Regional Planning or related discipline.
- Demonstrated people management, and leadership skills.
- Demonstrated work management and delivery skills.
- 8 + years’ extensive experience working in infrastructure, construction or other technically based industries with complex operational safety, environmental, approval and community issues.
- Experience speaking in public forums where stakeholders have opposing interests.
- Sound experience in the development of regional and local planning schemes and SEQT and/ or community impact assessments.
- Knowledge of environmental & heritage approvals planning policies and procedures and ability to demonstrate practical application.
- Sound knowledge of construction, maintenance and operational field practices.
- Sound knowledge of statutory approvals planning policies and procedures.
- Strong communication and written skills with the ability to influence and negotiate.
- Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision to meet strict deadlines.
- Ability to prioritise work and critically assess own performance.
- Demonstrated ability in strategic planning and strategy development.
- 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.
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 5 March 2024.
Submit your application by clicking the ‘apply’ button.
