Graduate & Early Careers Program Consultant

Western Power; Perth; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Leave purchase options

Salary packaging

Discounted health insurance and gym

Wellness leave days

End-of-trip facilities

On-site café

Job summary

Western Power is seeking a Graduate & Early Careers Program Consultant to lead coordination of entry level programs in Perth. You will oversee rotations, career planning, and alignment with VET requirements to build strong talent pipelines.

You will work with steering committees, maintain relationships with staff and leaders, and engage with educational institutions to ensure training meets business needs. This role supports recruitment planning and programme implementation across WA.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary HR qualifications or working towards with significant experience.
• Experience in a busy HR team providing support, advice and administrative services.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with a customer-service focus.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.
• Ability to develop, implement and review HR policies and processes.
• Experience with process development and enhancement activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide central coordination for Western Power's entry level programs.
• Plan and coordinate formal rotations and career planning to meet VET requirements.
• Collaborate with steering committees to set strategic direction for programs.
• Build and maintain relationships with employees, leaders and stakeholders.
• Engage external education institutions and governing bodies.
• Schedule training to meet needs of trainees, graduates and participants.
• Monitor training outcomes and support leaders in performance processes.
• Support recruitment planning for Entry Level Programs and act as an interface for implementation.

Skills

HR experience

Stakeholder management

Verbal & written communication

MS Office proficiency

Education

HR qualification or pursuing

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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Graduate & Early Careers Program Consultant

Location: Perth Office - CBD, WA, AU

23 Oct 2026

Graduate & Early Careers Program Consultant– Permanent – Perth CBD

The Graduate & Early Careers Program Consultantis 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.

Benefits & Opportunities

• 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 three wellness leave days each year.
• Access to end-of-trip facilities at our Perth 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 6th 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.