Lineworker – Drive in Drive Out (DIDO) | Permanent
- Perth Join Western Power and help shape WA’s energy future. 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. 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). Your role in Action
• Responding to and rectifying faults promptly to minimise supply disruptions
• Working with locally based crews on planned and unplanned maintenance works.
• Completing construction and maintenance work to Western Power standards.
• Maintaining and developing core line skills in line with evolving industry requirements.
• Participating in pre-job planning to ensure safety and reliability.
• Upholding excellent customer relations when interacting with the public. What makes you a great fit
• People who are comfortable working away from home (please note assessments will form part of the recruitment and selection process)




• Certificate III in ESI – Power System Distribution Overhead (or equivalent).
• Valid WA ‘HR’ Class Driver’s Licence.
• Proven experience in construction and maintenance of distribution electricity networks.
• HOU and LOU Switching experience (highly regarded but not essential).
• HC driver’s licence (highly regarded but not essential)
• C2 Crane licence (highly regarded but not essential)
• Current authorisation and experience in Glove and Barrier work (highly regarded but not essential). At Western Power, we’re committed to your growth opportunities and work-life balance. Here’s what you’ll enjoy:
• Excellent work life balance working 8 days on 6 days off roster
• Additional allowances: Up to $4,600 per 4-week roster (as per EA).
• Up to $2950 in travel and incidental allowances
• Up to $1650 for on call allowance
• Site allowance $2.50/hour
• Additional 19% averaged shift premium on all ordinary hours
• Salary packaging, social club activities, discounted health insurance and gym memberships.
• Award-winning employee recognition and benefits program.
• Two additional public holidays each year (as per EA).
• Be part of an innovative team driving renewable energy and decarbonisation. Applications close on 27 October 2026 Learn more about Western Power: https://westernpower.com.au Discover how we’re building A Network for Life: https://westernpower.com.au

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