AddressIt’s an exciting time to be joining Western Power.
The way we use power is changing. The grid is evolving. And it’s our people who are helping connect everyone to a brighter energy future.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Lineworker on a Permanent Full Time Basis at our Koorda Depot.
If you want to leave the hustle and bustle of city and suburban life behind and enjoy the simple country living where you can enjoy a slower pace Koorda might be what you are looking for !
Koorda is located 230km North East of Perth in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia.
Koorda offers the best of that country simple life !
- Small friendly community
- The Koorda Drive-in Movie Theatre – Playing the latest Box Office movies
- Active sporting clubs AFL, Hockey, Netball and the Bowling Club
- Wild Flower seasons
Allowances and Benefits
- Western Power housing option
- Site Allowance
- Availability Allowance
- Living Away from Home Allowance (LAHA)
- 2 ‘Extra’ Public Holidays annually
- Fortnightly RDO
- Option to purchase additional leave
- Moora location ‘Living Allowance’ $5200 per year
- Housing Allowance $9,360 per year
- 3 Additional Leave Days per year
- Financial Relocation Assistance (if eligible)
About this role
You will be required to construct and maintain in a team environment the transmission and/or distribution electricity network to maintain the integrity of the network in a safe, reliable, and affordable manner to ensure an uninterrupted supply to customers and within all applicable guidelines and regulations.
- Rectifying faults promptly and isolate the network for repairs to maintain the integrity of the network and minimise customer impact.
- Execute programmed construction and maintenance work to ensure safe, reliable, and affordable operation of the network.
- Construct network infrastructure according to design specifications and construction standards. Deal with day-to-day technical issues that can arise, on site, relating to design and construction issues
About you
We are seeking someone with experience and attributes that include:
- Certificate III in ESI – Power System Distribution Overhead – essential
- Valid WA ‘HR’ Class Drivers Licence
- Demonstrated industry experience in the construction and maintenance of the distribution electricity network
- HOU and LOU Switching is highly regarded but not essential
Joining Western Power
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:
- A safe and sustainable workplace
- Equal opportunity employment;
- Personal development and training opportunities;
- An award-winning employee recognition programme
Important information
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.
Submit your application by clicking the ‘apply’ button.
