Job Description

Allowances: Up to an additional $4,600 per four-week roster

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Rates: Starting $56 – 69+ per hour + allowances + 13.5% Superannuation

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Join Western Power and help power a cleaner energy future for Western Australia. We're implementing a new Drive In – Drive Out strategy for our North Operational Maintenance Area and are seeking experienced local Perth Lineworkers to be part of this exciting chance.

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We're a stable, growing company investing in modernising the state's energy network. This permanent role starts February 2026 and offers strong career pathways plus an 8:6 roster for great work-life balance. You'll enjoy consistency, time at home, and meaningful hands‐on work across regional WA.

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As part of our North Operational Maintenance DIDO team, you'll travel from Balcatta to Central North depots in Western Power vehicles, working 150 hours over a four‐week roster. Based in Moora and Three Springs, you'll play a vital role maintaining the backbone of the Southwest Interconnected System (SWIS).

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Your role in Action

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- Responding to and rectifying faults promptly to minimise supply disruptions
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- Working with locally based crews on planned and unplanned maintenance works.
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- Completing construction and maintenance work to Western Power standards.
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- Maintaining and developing core line skills in line with evolving industry requirements.
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- Participating in pre‐job planning to ensure safety and reliability.
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- Upholding excellent customer relations when interacting with the public.
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What makes you a great fit

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- People who are comfortable working away from home (please note assessments will form part of the recruitment and selection process)
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- Certificate III in ESI – Power System Distribution Overhead (or equivalent).
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- Proven experience in construction and maintenance of distribution electricity networks.
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- HOU and LOU Switching experience (highly regarded but not essential).
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- HC driver's licence (highly regarded but not essential)
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- Crane licence (highly regarded but not essential)
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At Western Power, we're committed to your career growth and work‐life balance. Here's what you'll enjoy:

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- Excellent work life balance working an 8 days on 6 days off roster
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- Additional allowances: [Up to $2950 in travel and incidental allowances (as per EA)]
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- Up to $1650 for on call allowance (as per EA)
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- Site allowance $2.50/hour
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- Additional 19% averaged shift premium on all ordinary hours
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- 5 Weeks Annual Leave
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- Opportunities for career progression – over 50% of roles filled internally
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- Salary packaging, social club activities, discounted health insurance and gym memberships.
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- Award‐winning employee recognition and perks program.
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- Two additional public holidays each year (as per EA).
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- Be part of an creative team driving renewable energy and decarbonisation.
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Ready to Power the Future?

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Learn more about Western Power: https://westernpower.com.au

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Discover how we're building A Network for Life: https://westernpower.com.au

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📌 DIDO - Lineworker - Central North - Drive in Drive Out (Perth)
🏢 Western Power
📍 Perth