Operations East

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 operations that are consistent with commercially competitive standards for safety, quality, service delivery, 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), 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 good 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.

You 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 three wellness leave days each year.
• 22 weeks paid parental leave and 5 days of First Nations cultural leave to 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.