Team Coordinator - High Voltage Network

About the role

Western Power is looking for a Team Coordinator based in Kalgoorlie to plan and lead onsite work that enables teams to build, maintain and inspect high voltage plant and equipment across the transmission and distribution electricity network. The role ensures a safe, reliable and affordable supply to customers and is permanent.

Key responsibilities

• Attend and fix faults quickly to minimise loss of supply and customer disruption.
• Take accountability for safety, ensure safe working practices and attend safety training.
• Ensure teams meet daily performance targets and work cooperatively within teams and across Western Power.
• Coordinate on-site resources, including documentation, timekeeping, drawing updates, safe work areas, housekeeping and certification, testing and tagging of tools.
• Carry out construction, maintenance and inspection work while monitoring quality standards.
• Support emergency response within your competency and training.
• Maintain good customer relations in the field, especially where there is direct contact with the public.

Required profile

• Certificate III in ESI - Power Systems Distribution (Transmission Overhead or Cable Jointing).
• Demonstrated experience in constructing and maintaining the distribution electricity network.
• HOU and LOU switching; G&B or stick live line is highly regarded but not essential.
• Training through to Level 8 as per local business requirements.
• Leadership and Management (L&M) units and Work Health and Safety (WHS) units.
• Valid WA 'C' class driver's licence (subject to business requirements).

What we offer

• A regional living allowance of $300 per week.
• 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, career progression opportunities, and 22 weeks of paid parental leave.