Contractor Compliance Specialist

Western Power; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options (as applicable)

Job summary

Western Power is seeking a Contractor Compliance Specialist to support Perth-based contracted works. You will ensure external contractors comply with contractual obligations, safety and quality standards, and Western Power frameworks, while conducting site-based assurance activities and reviewing documentation for compliance.

The role requires strong organisational skills, experience in contractor management and audit activities, and a current WA driver's licence.

Qualifications

• A proactive and self‑motivated professional with strong organisational skills.
• Comprehensive experience in contractor management, contract compliance, assurance and audit activities.
• Experience in the power, utilities, construction or related industries.
• Current WA Driver's Licence is essential.
• Experience in telecommunications is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Act as contractor compliance specialist ensuring external contractors meet contractual obligations and safety requirements.
• Conduct site-based contractor assurance activities across contracted works.
• Review contractor documentation, claims, variations and evidence for compliance.
• Monitor performance and apply Western Power's Contract Management Framework consistently.
• Support constructability reviews and review design drawings to identify issues and risks.
• Build strong internal and external stakeholder relationships to enable contract delivery.
• Identify hazards, assess risks and contribute to safety and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Contractor management

Contract compliance

Audit activities

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Education

Technical/tertiary qualification

WA Driver's Licence

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Contractor Compliance Specialist – Perth – Permanent Full-Time

Join Western Power and play a key role in ensuring the safe, compliant and efficient delivery of contracted works across our network. In this site-based role, you will work closely with contractors and stakeholders to monitor compliance with contractual obligations, conduct assurance activities, support safety and quality outcomes, and help maintain the standards that underpin Western Power's operations.

Your Role in Action

Act as Western Power's contractor compliance specialist, ensuring external contractors comply with contractual obligations, safety requirements, quality standards and Western Power frameworks.

Conduct site-based contractor assurance activities, including safety, quality and compliance assessments across contracted works.

Review contractor documentation, claims, variation requests and supporting evidence to ensure contractual compliance requirements are met.

M onitor contractor performance and ensure consistent application of Western Power's Contract Management Framework, policies and standards.

Support constructability reviews of contracted work packages and review design drawings to identify potential issues and risks.

Build strong internal and external stakeholder relationships, providing advice and guidance to support successful contract delivery outcomes.

Identify hazards, assess risks and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that promote safe and effective work practices.

What Makes You a Great Fit

A proactive and self-motivated professional with strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently.

Comprehensive experience in contractor management, contract compliance, assurance and audit activities.

Demonstrated experience within the power, utilities, construction or related industries.

Strong knowledge of contractor safety, quality and compliance requirements.

Strong skills in the Microsoft Office Suite.

Experience interpreting and applying contracts, policies, procedures and standards.

Well-developed stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills.

Ability to identify risks, investigate non-compliance issues and support the implementation of corrective actions.

Relevant trade, technical or tertiary qualification in a related discipline.

Current WA Driver's Licence.

Experience in the telecommunications field is desirable.

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 1 1 November 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.

Join us and play a part in powering the future of Western Australia.