Lineworker

Western Power; Pinjarra; On-site; AUD 66,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Extra leave up to 4 weeks

Salary packaging

Discounted health insurance

Gym membership

Employee recognition program

Wellness leave

Renewable energy culture

Job summary

Western Power in Australia seeks a Lineworker to build and maintain the transmission and distribution network, ensuring safe, reliable electricity for customers. You'll respond to faults quickly, work in a team, and follow industry standards to minimize disruption while delivering high-quality outcomes.

The role offers a competitive hourly base rate starting from $57.96 per hour with a site allowance of $2.50 per hour, plus an Availability Roster allowance as per the Agreement, reflecting

Qualifications

• Experience in constructing and maintaining the distribution electricity network.
• Ability to rectify faults promptly and minimise customer impact.
• Switching knowledge and safety equipment is advantageous.
• Glove & Barrier familiarity is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Construct and maintain in a team environment the transmission and/or distribution electricity network to maintain the integrity of the network in a safe, reliable and affordable manner to ensure an uninterrupted supply to customers and within all applicable guidelines and regulations.
• Rectifying faults promptly and isolate the network for repairs to maintain the integrity of the network and minimise customer impact.
• Execute programmed construction and maintenance work to ensure safe, reliable, and affordable operation of the network.
• Construct network infrastructure according to design specifications and construction standards. Deal with day-to-day technical issues that can arise, on site, relating to design and construction issues

Skills

Distribution network experience

Fault rectification

Safety compliance

HOU/LOU switching knowledge

Education

New Zealand Electricity Supply (Distribution) Minimum Level 4

Job description

As a Lineworker, you’ll ensure our community has a safe and reliable electricity supply by constructing and maintaining transmission and distribution networks. You’ll respond quickly to faults to minimise disruptions, deliver high-quality work, and adapt to evolving industry standards. Working in various conditions, you’ll plan and execute tasks safely and efficiently while maintaining positive customer interactions.

This role is covered under the CEPU Agreement and offers an attractive hourly base rate starting from $57.96 per hour as of the 1st Sept 2026, dependent on qualifications and authorisations held. In addition, employees receive a site allowance of $2.50 per hour applied to all hours worked. An additional allowance is payable to employees participating in the Availability Roster, in accordance with the Agreement. This package reflects our commitment to rewarding skills, experience, and flexibility.

Your Role in Action

• Construct and maintain in a team environment the transmission and/or distribution electricity network to maintain the integrity of the network in a safe, reliable and affordable manner to ensure an uninterrupted supply to customers and within all applicable guidelines and regulations.
• Rectifying faults promptly and isolate the network for repairs to maintain the integrity of the network and minimise customer impact.
• Execute programmed construction and maintenance work to ensure safe, reliable, and affordable operation of the network.
• Construct network infrastructure according to design specifications and construction standards. Deal with day-to-day technical issues that can arise, on site, relating to design and construction issues

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Or – New Zealand Electricity Supply (Distribution) Minimum Level 4
• Demonstrated industry experience in the construction and maintenance of the distribution electricity network
• HOU and LOU Switching is highly regarded but not essential
• Glove & Barrier is highly regarded but not essential

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:

• Financial Relocation Assistance (if eligible)
• Over 50% of our employment opportunities are driven by career progression.
• 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 two wellness leave days each year.

Applications closing date 1 September 2026.

We value diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and LGBTQIA+ communities. Find out more about our Reconciliation Action Plan and Disability Access and Inclusion Plan.

Learn more about Western Power here: About (westernpower.com.au)

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