Job Description

Contractor Compliance Team Leader – Permanent – Perth CBD

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The Contractor Compliance Team Leader is accountableleading ateam of Contract Site Delivery Specialists, who are responsible for ensuring that theContractor(s)operate in accordance with all Western Power'sContractual requirements including; Safety, Environmental, and Quality Management requirements and the verification of Contractor claims.

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This team is responsible for the management ofcontractorsto ensureallobligations and deliverables are achievedand that all obligations under theWestern Power's Contract Management Framework are met. This team has a direct impact on Western Power's business operations by being responsible for thedelivery of contractor(s) to mitigate any risks to Western Power's business operations anddelivery.

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Thispositionprovidestechnical leadershipandis critical to ensuring clear expectations and accountabilities are set up front with all parties to ensure successful delivery outcomes.

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Your Role in Action

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- Accountable for the effective and efficient management of Western Power contractor(s) working to contracts of significant value and complexity
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- Accountable for ensuring the appropriate level of onsite resourcing is available for outsourced works
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- Accountable for ensuring a high level of compliance to, and consistent application of the contract management framework for onsite activities within the team
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- Accountable for providing clear technical advice, expertise and direction to the team and has overall responsibility for organising allocated resources to achieve specificoutcomes
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- Ensuring the constructability review of contracted work packages is completed prior to the Contract being executed
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- Ensuring the delivery of outsourced works by contractors meet the contractual compliance and focusses require for, among others;
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- Site specific safety management
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- Site specific environmental management
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- Quality assurance
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- Management of schedule focusing on critical path
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- Ensuring the appropriate documentation is available to validate claims and variation requests
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- Ensuring there is a consistent approach to contractor and contract delivery including the use of systems, tools and templates within the team.
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What Makes You a Great Fit

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- Degree qualified in Law or a Legal discipline, Engineering, Business or a Commercial discipline, OR trade-based qualifications coupled with significant, broad and deep Contract Management / Commercial experience
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- A seasoned professional with extensive industry demonstrated knowledge and technical expertise in complex contract management
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- A thorough knowledge of the external contracting market and contract governance and probity
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- Strong commercial acumen, coupled with strong problem-solving skills
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- Extensive knowledge and industry experience in construction management
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- Strong commercial acumen and analytical experience
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- Strong leadership, influencing, communication and interpersonal skills
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- Ability to deal with pressure, ambiguity and change and to adapt to and manage different situations.
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By joining Western Power,



you will contribute to powering a cleaner energy future. We are dedicated to fostering career development and promoting a healthy work-life balance, empowering you to drive innovation as we develop a network that will serve the Western Australian community for generations. You will also benefit from a range of perks and opportunities, including:

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- Over 50% of our employment opportunities are driven by career progression.
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- Flexible work arrangements to support part time work, working hours and working from home arrangements.
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- The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year.
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- Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership.
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- An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme.
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- An creative team culture that's enabling the transition to renewable energy and decarbonisation.
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- In addition to standard leave, enjoy three wellness leave days each year.
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- Access to end-of-trip facilities at our Perth office and South Metro Depot, perfect for cyclists.
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- On-site café available for convenient meals and refreshments throughout the day.
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- 22 weeks paid parental leave and 5 days of First Nations cultural leave to support family and cultural connections.
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Applications close on 2 October 2026.

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We value diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and LGBTQIA+ communities. As a WORK180 -endorsed employer for women, we are proud of our commitment to inclusion. You can learn more about this through our Reconciliation Action Plan and Disability Access and Inclusion Plan.

📌 Contractor Compliance Team Leader (Perth)
🏢 Western Power
📍 Perth