Contractor Compliance Specialist

About the role

Western Power is looking for a Contractor Compliance Specialist for its Perth office. This site-based, permanent full-time role ensures that contracted works across the network are delivered safely, compliantly and efficiently. You will work closely with contractors and stakeholders to monitor compliance with contractual obligations, run assurance activities and support safety and quality outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure external contractors comply with contractual obligations, safety requirements, quality standards and Western Power frameworks.
• Carry out site-based contractor assurance activities, including safety, quality and compliance assessments.
• Review contractor documentation, claims, variation requests and supporting evidence.
• Monitor contractor performance and the consistent application of the Contract Management Framework, policies and standards.
• Support constructability reviews of work packages and review design drawings to identify issues and risks.
• Build stakeholder relationships and advise on contract delivery outcomes.
• Identify hazards, assess risks and contribute to continuous improvement of safe work practices.

Required profile

• Proactive, self-motivated, with strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently.
• Comprehensive experience in contractor management, contract compliance, assurance and audit.
• Demonstrated experience in the power, utilities, construction or related industries.
• Experience interpreting and applying contracts, policies, procedures and standards.
• Relevant trade, technical or tertiary qualification; current WA driver's licence.
• Experience in telecommunications is desirable.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of contractor safety, quality and compliance requirements.
• Strong conflict resolution, stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to identify risks, investigate non-compliance and support corrective actions.
• Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills.

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, and career progression opportunities.
• End-of-trip facilities at the Perth office and South Metro Depot.
• 22 weeks paid parental leave and 5 days of First Nations cultural leave.