Head of Major Works

Western Power; Perth; On-site; AUD 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Flexible working arrangements

Senior leadership exposure

Salary packaging & discounts

Leadership development

State-significant work

Paid parental leave & cultural leave

Job summary

Western Power is seeking a Head of Major Works in Perth CBD to lead delivery of major transmission projects, including the Clean Energy Link, and to steer capital programs with safety, quality and stakeholder engagement at the forefront.

This senior role combines governance, contractor management and leadership of a large workforce, offering flexible work arrangements, a pathway to impact Western Australia’s energy future and opportunities for development within a values-driven organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the safe, reliable and efficient delivery of major transmission and customer-driven construction works, with a key focus on the delivery of Clean Energy Link
• Drive delivery against safety, scope, schedule and budget outcomes, while continuously improving how work is planned and delivered
• Provide strong governance and leadership across complex capital programs, ensuring effective project controls, performance monitoring and clear reporting of project status and risk
• Lead commercial and delivery performance across a delivery model incorporating internal specialists, contractors and external delivery partners
• Bring together technical expertise, resources and stakeholders across multiple functions to resolve issues, manage dependencies and maintain delivery momentum
• Build and maintain trusted relationships across Western Power, government, industry, customers and delivery partners
• Lead and develop a substantial workforce, building capability while creating an environment of accountability, collaboration, respect and sustainable performance

Job description

Head of Major Works – Permanent Full Time – Perth CBD

Lead major transmission works supporting Western Australia's energy future

Join Western Power as Head of Major Works and take a leading role in the delivery of Clean Energy Link, alongside Western Power's broader major works portfolio.

This senior leadership role brings together complex capital delivery, people leadership, commercial and contractor management, and significant stakeholder engagement to deliver critical network works safely and effectively.

Your Role in Action

This is a significant operational and capital delivery leadership position, with accountability for major construction delivery across a complex and highly visible environment.

Lead the safe, reliable and efficient delivery of major transmission and customer-driven construction works, with a key focus on the delivery of Clean Energy Link

Drive delivery against agreed safety, scope, schedule and budget outcomes, while continuously improving how work is planned and delivered

Provide strong governance and leadership across complex capital programs, ensuring effective project controls, performance monitoring and clear reporting of project status and risk

Lead commercial and delivery performance across a delivery model incorporating internal specialists, contractors and external delivery partners

Bring together technical expertise, resources and stakeholders across multiple functions to resolve issues, manage dependencies and maintain delivery momentum

Build and maintain trusted relationships across Western Power, government, industry, customers and delivery partners

Lead and develop a substantial workforce, building capability while creating an environment of accountability, collaboration, respect and sustainable performance

What Makes You a Great Fit

Significant senior leadership experience delivering large-scale, complex capital, infrastructure or network programs

Strong program and project delivery capability, with demonstrated accountability for safety, schedule, budget and delivery outcomes

Strong commercial and contract management capability across complex contractor and service-provider environments

Experience leading in complex, high-risk operational environments, with the ability to exercise sound judgement and maintain focus under pressure

The ability to understand complex technical issues, work effectively with specialist expertise and quickly build credibility in a technically complex environment

Strong stakeholder management, influencing and communication skills, with the ability to operate effectively across operational teams, peers, Executive and Board-level stakeholders

A collaborative and adaptable leadership style, with strong business acumen and the ability to drive accountability, challenge constructively and balance delivery requirements with broader organisational priorities

A tertiary qualification in Commerce, Business, Engineering or a related discipline, or extensive relevant operational experience

Electricity network experience will be highly regarded, but we are also interested in leaders with strongly transferable experience from similarly complex infrastructure and high-risk operating environments.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to play a significant leadership role in the delivery of Clean Energy Link and Western Power's broader major works program. You'll operate at the intersection of major infrastructure delivery, technical complexity, commercial performance and senior stakeholder engagement, with the opportunity to shape how critical transmission works are planned and delivered.

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.

You will also benefit from a range of perks and opportunities, including:

• Competitive senior leadership remuneration and conditions, reflective of the role’s scope, accountability and impact
• Flexible working arrangements, supporting balance across working hours and work location where operationally appropriate for a Head of Function role
• A senior leadership position with significant stakeholder exposure, across government, industry and major customers
• Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and corporate discounts including health insurance and gym memberships
• Leadership development and performance recognition within a values‑driven organisation
• The opportunity to lead work of genuine State significance, directly contributing to Western Australia’s decarbonisation and economic growth agenda
• Paid parental leave and First Nations cultural leave, supporting family, community and cultural connections

Applications close on 10 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.