Field Network Coordinator — Lead Safety & Delivery

Western Power; Canberra; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Additional leave per year

Salary packaging

Wellness leave days

On-site café

End-of-trip facilities

Job summary

Western Power in Australia is seeking a lead coordinator to plan and oversee onsite construction and maintenance of the distribution electricity network. You will ensure safe working practices, coordinate resources, and liaise with customers to minimise disruption while delivering reliable service.

The role emphasizes leadership, strong safety culture, and effective team collaboration, with opportunities to drive improvements in field operations and customer relations within the WA network

Qualifications

• Formal safety and leadership training completed (Level 7 as per local requirements).
• Leadership and management knowledge with practical site supervision experience.
• Construction industry white card and Basic Emergency Life Support (within first month).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement.
• Demonstrated experience supervising distribution electricity network construction/maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate onsite work activities to construct and maintain the distribution electricity network.
• Ensure safety practices are followed; attend safety training and enforce procedures.
• Schedule internal/external resources and notify customers of planned power interruptions.
• Lead and support the team to meet daily performance targets and deliver objectives.
• Manage on-site coordination during emergency responses and site issues.

Skills

Leadership

Safety awareness

Team coordination

Communication

Problem solving

Education

BSBLDR413 Lead effective workplace relationships

BSBXTW401 Lead and facilitate a team

BSBLDR414 Lead team effectiveness

BSBWHS411 WHS policies and programs

RIIBER402D Site supervision on site operations

Job description

Western Power in Australia is seeking a lead coordinator to plan and oversee onsite construction and maintenance of the distribution electricity network. You will ensure safe working practices, coordinate resources, and liaise with customers to minimise disruption while delivering reliable service.

The role emphasizes leadership, strong safety culture, and effective team collaboration, with opportunities to drive improvements in field operations and customer relations within the WA network