Contractor Compliance Specialist (Maintenance)

About the role

Western Power is looking for a Contractor Compliance Specialist (CSS Maintenance) for its Perth office, on a 12-month contract. The role is heavily site-focused, with regular travel away for work, and covers contractor assurance, safety and quality assessments, and compliance oversight across a portfolio of contracted works.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct site-based contractor assurance activities, including onsite safety and quality assessments.
• Review contractor documentation and ensure compliance with Western Power frameworks, standards and requirements.
• Review and interpret design drawings to support the safe and compliant delivery of works.
• Identify hazards and risks and support the implementation of controls and corrective actions.
• Build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Required profile

• Experience in contractor management, contract compliance, assurance and audit.
• Experience in the power, utilities, construction or related industries.
• Relevant trade, engineering, contract management or HSE qualification.
• Understanding of safety, quality assurance, hazard identification and risk management.
• Experience reviewing technical documentation and design drawings.
• WA driver's licence; arborist qualification or extensive vegetation management experience desirable.

Required skills

• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently.

What we offer

• Flexible work arrangements, including part-time work and working from home.
• Up to four extra weeks of leave per year and three wellness leave days.
• Salary packaging, social club activities and discounted health insurance and gym membership.
• Employee recognition and benefits programme.
• 22 weeks of paid parental leave and five days of First Nations cultural leave.