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 Line & Cable Trade Assistant at our Three Springs Depot, on a permanent full-time basis.
If you are looking for that small country town community with thriving sport activities, school facilities for the kids, and that small welcoming community then Three Springs may be for you.
Three Springs is a typical Northern Wheatbelt town, surrounded by fields of wheat and is a haven for people wanting to enjoy the richness of the Western Australian wildflower season. Located 3 hours North of Perth and just 1 hour East of coastal Dongara, you can holiday or day trip only 1 hour away from home!
- Site Allowance
- Housing Allowance $160 per week
- Remote Depot Allowance $150 per week
- Availability Allowance
- Living Away from Home Allowance (LAHA) where applicable
- 2 ‘Extra’ Public Holidays annually
- Fortnightly RDO
- Option to purchase additional leave
- 3 Additional Leave Days per year
- Financial Relocation Assistance (if eligible)
About this role
As a Line & Cable Trade Assistant you will be required to: provide ‘multi-skilled’ non-trade support in a Line & Cable team environment in the construction and maintenance of the transmission and distribution electricity network in a safe, reliable and affordable manner to maintain the integrity of the network.
About you
We are seeking someone with experience and attributes that include:
- Valid WA ‘C’ Class Drivers Licence to business requirements
- Valid WA ‘’HR’ Licence (minimum) or ‘HC’ Licence (as required)
- High Risk Crane licence class C2 (as a minimum) or C6 (as required)
- High Risk Licence class Forklift (as required)
- Relevant Network Authorisation including Construction industry white card and Basic Emergency Life Support (within the first month of employment)
- Prior experience in providing non-trade support in an operational team environment
- Demonstrate Western Power's constructive behaviours and values
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.
Submit your application by clicking the ‘apply’ button.
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