Asset Data and Performance Analyst

Western Power; Perth; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Up to four weeks of additional leave

Salary packaging

Discounted health insurance

Gym membership

Wellness leave days

End-of-trip facilities

Award-winning employee recognition and

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Western Power in Perth is seeking an Asset Data and Performance Analyst to turn complex asset data into actionable insights that support safer, smarter decisions across the network.

You will analyse asset performance, validate data from multiple systems, and develop dashboards and reporting that inform SME decisions and regulatory submissions, with opportunities to automate validation and improve processes.

Qualifications

• Degree in information systems management, business analysis or related field.
• Experience in data and performance analysis in asset-intensive environments.
• Proficient in SQL, R, Python/NLP or related tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data interrogation.
• Experience improving data, tools and processes with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong attention to detail and reporting quality.
• Strong written and verbal communication with technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Analyse asset performance data to identify trends and insights for decision-making.
• Validate asset failures and their impacts from multiple data sources.
• Develop dashboards and performance insights for SMEs and quarterly reporting.
• Investigate data discrepancies across corporate systems for accurate reporting.
• Use scripting to automate validation processes and reduce manual work.
• Support investigations for customer claims and ministerial complaints.
• Contribute to FMEA reviews and improve failure validation processes.
• Partner with technical specialists to understand needs and develop data solutions.
• Identify opportunities to improve data, tools, and processes across the team.

Skills

SQL

R

Python

NLP

Education

Information Systems Management / Business Analysis degree

Job description

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Asset Data and Performance Analyst – Permanent Full Time – Perth CBD

Turn complex asset data into insights that support safer, smarter decisions across Western Power’s network.

As our Asset Data and Performance Analyst, you’ll analyse asset performance, identify emerging trends and improve how critical data is captured, validated and used. You’ll also have the opportunity to use automation, scripting and emerging technologies to improve processes and develop smarter, more efficient ways of working.

Your Role in Action

Analyse asset performance data to identify current and emerging trends, turning complex information into meaningful insights that support decision-making.

Validate asset failures and their impacts, drawing together accurate and auditable information from multiple systems and data sources.

Develop dashboards and performance insights that support SMEs and contribute to Asset Performance Quarterly Reporting.

Investigate data discrepancies across corporate information systems and help ensure accurate and reliable information for internal and regulatory reporting.

Use logic, scripting and programming to automate and improve existing validation processes, reducing manual effort and improving consistency.

Support technical investigations, including information required for customer claims, Ministerial complaints and asset performance analysis.

Contribute to Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA) reviews and the ongoing improvement of failure validation processes.

Partner with technical specialists and stakeholders to understand their needs and develop practical, robust data solutions.

Look for opportunities to continuously improve the way data, tools and processes are used across the team.

What Makes You a Great Fit

Degree Qualification in Information Systems Management, Business Analysis or a related discipline

Experience in a data and performance analysis environment, ideally within electrical utilities or another asset-intensive environment.

Programming or scripting capability using SQL, R, Python/Natural Language Processing and/or other relevant programming tools.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interrogate data and develop practical solutions.

Experience improving data, tools and processes, with a genuine continuous improvement mindset.

Strong attention to detail, particularly when working with information that supports formal reporting and technical decision-making.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical specialists and stakeholders.

You’ll particularly enjoy this role if you like variety, are comfortable working across different systems and stakeholders, and get satisfaction from finding better ways to use data, technology and processes.

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 part time work, 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.

Access to end-of-trip facilities at our Pert h office and South Metro Depot , perfect for cyclists.

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

Applications close on 12 October.

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.