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 Senior Assessment and Approvals Specialist at Perth Office on a permanent basis, (available at Full-Time, Part-Time or Job share) basis. Additionally further vacancies within either Safety, Quality, Environment and Training and Transmission Energy Transition arising in the next 12 months will potentially also be filled via this recruitment process.
About this role
As the Senior Assessment and Approvals you will be required to:
- Lead and support the development of strategic network plans and asset strategies by clearly identifying SEQT requirements associated with the work program and influencing external stakeholders to secure strategic safety and environment statutory approvals and requirements for future growth, development and protection of the network.
- Influence the development of strategic network plans, asset strategies, network design standards and work programs that lead to improved SEQT outcomes and reduction of associated risk to a level that is as low as reasonably practicable.
- Support the business to assess and influence changes to regulatory or external stakeholder requirements that may influence network SEQT outcomes, arrangement and requirements or business objectives.
- Identify key environmental, planning and/or heritage constraints to facilitate project design, scoping and successful delivery and assist Western Power in delivering outcomes by providing timely and relevant environmental advice (including technical/operational, approvals, strategy and risk).
- Supporting and mentoring the business to identify, assess, manage and acquit SEQT requirements, including but not limited to environmental, health/pollution, land access, urban and regional planning and public safety requirements during the planning, development and prioritisation of the work program and associated projects in a timely manner.
- Monitor and implement improvements to SEQT arrangement and requirements to ensure continuous improvement of as part of a closed loop feedback process.
- Representing the SEQT Function at internal and external engagement and training sessions.
About you
We are seeking someone with experience and attributes that include:
- Bachelor’s Degree in environmental science, science, urban and regional planning, law or related discipline.
- Extensive experience in environment, heritage and statutory planning approvals.
- Experience in Public and environmental safety matters and the development of risk reducing performance improvement strategies.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication and written skills
- Proven ability to influence key internal and external stakeholders in relation to SEQT outcomes.
- Demonstrated experience with community engagement.
- Demonstrated ability to work within a dynamic environment and to work autonomously.
- Experience in delivering large complex business wide improvement strategies.
- A sound understanding of the regulations and arrangements associated with infrastructure planning, land development, environmental assessments, and heritage and land access.
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 26th April 2024
Submit your application by clicking the ‘apply’ button.
