Field Operations Team Leader – Permanent – Narrogin / Katanning

To provide leadership of operational teams through the effective management of resources, finances, plant, and equipment to deliver maintenance, repair, construction, overhauls, commissioning, operation, and emergency response services for internal and external customers.

To ensure the efficient delivery and execution of field operational and that are consistent with commercially competitive standards for safety, quality, service delivery, and cost and customer satisfaction.

This role is based in our South East , managing three depots (Kondinin, Katanning and Narrogin), the depots empower all employees to create that perfect work-life balance whilst operating in an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Your Role in Action

Manage the efficient and effective use of resources, plant, and equipment, to achieve both short- and long-term operational cost-effective work program and work-stream deliverables & KPIs

Provide operational leadership and ensure the right levels of trained resources are available to meet operational needs

Accountable to provide a safe work environment and enhance employee and contractor Occupational Health and Safety adherence

Accountable for ensuring allocated work and projects are programmed to achieve deadlines through optimum use of resources to achieve improved operational efficiencies

Accountable for maintaining expenditure within cost estimates and assigned budgets

Accountable for the provision of services to internal and external customers





Provide technical guidance and coaching of teams to build strong, direct relationships and internal skills

Develop and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders, both internal and external

What Makes You a Great Fit

A relevant Trade Qualification or diploma or tertiary qualification

Extensive technical experience in a relevant area (e.g. telecommunications, transmission, distribution, protection, and fleet maintenance management (fleet maintenance management applicable to only fleet personnel)), including solid experience in supervising or managing field operations and fleet service (where applicable) and employees

Demonstrated capabilities and experience in leading and managing a diversified operational workforce in multiple locations

Proven ability to successfully manage health, safety, and environment issues

Demonstrated people management skills with an ability to motivate and lead successful operational teams

Proven communication skills that enable effective interaction between key stakeholders

A valuable understanding of risk and compliance management and its application in the business

Strong conceptual and analytical skills coupled with demonstrated commercial and business acumen





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. Y ou will also benefit from a range of perks and opportunities, including:

Over 50% of our employment opportunities are driven by career progression.

Flexible work arrangements to support working hours and working from home arrangements.

The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year.

Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership.

An award- winning employee recognition and benefits programme.

An innovative team culture that's enabling the transition to renewable energy and decarbonisation.

In addition to standard leave, enjoy t hree wellness leave days each year.

22 weeks paid parental leaveand 5 days of First Nations cultural leaveto support family and cultural connections.

Applications close on 15 October 2026

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.

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📌 Operations East - South East (Shire of Narrogin)
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📍 Shire of Narrogin