Entry Level Program Consultant

Western Power; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Additional paid leave

Salary packaging

Employee recognition program

Wellness leave days

Parental leave

Job summary

Western Power in Perth is seeking an Entry Level Program Consultant to coordinate Western Power's Entry Level Programs, including graduates, apprentices, trainees and scholarships, across the business to deliver efficient, impactful development paths.

Responsibilities include planning rotations, career planning, monitoring training, engaging with steering committees, and building broad networks with staff, leaders and educational partners to support workforce planning and future talent retention.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Human Resources or working towards with significant relevant experience.
• Demonstrated previous experience in a busy HR team providing support/advice/administrative services.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with a focus on customer service and ability to create and maintain networks.
• Intermediate to advanced level of MS Office applications.
• Ability to develop, implement and review HR policies, processes and practices.
• Experience with process development and enhancement activities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and centralise the coordination of Western Power entry level programs across the business.
• Plan and coordinate formal entry level programs including rotations and career planning while meeting VET requirements.
• Work with steering committees to set strategic direction and improve the programs to fit business needs.
• Build and maintain relationships with employees and leaders involved in entry level programs and with external stakeholders.
• Engage with educational institutions and associations to support recruitment and partnerships.
• Ensure training is scheduled to meet needs of entry level employees and graduates.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communic

Customer service oriented

MS Office proficiency

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Entry Level Program Consultant – Permanent – Perth CBD

The Entry Level Program Consultant is responsible for leading the co-ordination for a portfolio of Western Power’s Entry Level Programs (ELPs), ensuring they are efficient and effective. This will be achieved through identifying and implementing business wide initiatives with a particular focus on the development of entry level talent pathways and formal programs (e.g. graduates, apprentices, trainees and scholarships).

As well, assisting with the sourcing, placing, and monitoring of entry level participants, this role may also be required to conduct workforce research, analysis, and planning activities to support Western Power in acquiring and retaining future talent.

Your Role in Action

• To provide the central point of contact to ensure the effective and efficient coordination of all Western Power entry level programs across the business.
• Plan and co-ordinate Western Power’s formal entry level programs including rotations and career planning, whilst meeting Vocational Education Training (VET) requirements as applicable.
• Work with the relevant steering committees to establish strategic direction and improvement to ensure the program matches business needs and workforce planning.
• Build and maintain relationships with employees and Formal Leaders involved in entry level programs including employee engagement initiatives and performance management processes.
• Build relationships with key external stakeholders, including relevant educational institutions, associations, and governing bodies.
• Ensure all training is scheduled to meet the training needs of the entry level employees, trainees and graduates.
• Ensure participants reach the required standards by monitoring the training provided and consulting with formal leaders throughout the programs.
• Provide support to all relevant stakeholders in the development of organisational wide recruitment plans for Entry Level Programs and act as an interface for the implementation of these plans.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Human Resources or working towards with significant relevant experience.
• Demonstrated previous experience working in a busy HR team, providing support / advice / administrative services.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a focus on customer service and the ability to create and maintain networks.
• Intermediate to advanced level of MS office applications.
• Ability to develop, implement and review HR policies, processes, and practices.
• Interaction with others requires understanding, influencing, and supporting people, through applying technical knowledge or rational arguments.
• Prior experience with process development and enhancement activities.

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.
• On-site café available for convenient meals and refreshments throughout the day.
• 22 weeks paid parental leaveand 5 days of First Nations cultural leaveto support family and cultural connections.

Applications close on 6 th 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.