Lineworker - Fault Repair

Western Power; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 66,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting rate AUD 57.96/hour + Allow.h

9-day fortnight (RDO)

On-call allowance

Local work with home each night

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Western Power in Balcatta, WA is seeking a Lineworker for the Fault Repair team. The role focuses on constructing and maintaining distribution networks, responding quickly to faults, and delivering high-quality work with customer interaction.

Based at Balcatta Depot, you’ll work in various conditions, plan and execute tasks safely, and have opportunities for training and development within a forward-looking energy company.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction and maintenance of the distribution electricity network.
• HOU and LOU Switching is highly regarded but not essential.
• New Zealand Electricity Supply (Distribution) Minimum Level 4 is noted as a benchmark when applicable.

Responsibilities

• Construct and maintain the transmission and/or distribution electricity network to ensure safe, reliable, and affordable supply.
• Rectify faults promptly and isolate the network for repairs to minimise customer impact.
• Participate on the on-call roster.
• Execute programmed construction and maintenance work to ensure safe operation of the network.
• Construct network infrastructure per design specifications and address on-site issues.

Skills

Fault repair experience

Maintenance of distribution network

On-call experience

Safety compliance

Education

Lineworker certification or equivalent

Job description

Lineworker - Fault Repair - Permanent - Balcatta

As a Lineworker in the Fault Repair team, you’ll ensure our community has a safe and reliable electricity supply by constructing and maintaining 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 based at our Balcatta Depot and is located a short 10 KM’s north of Perth in the City of Stirling. Only a 10 minute drive from the beautiful West Australian coast line.

What's on Offer

• Starting rate $57.96 per hour + applicable allowances + casual loading
• 9-day fortnight (RDO)
• Additional on-call allowance
• Local work with the opportunity to be home every night
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

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.

Participating on the on-call roster.

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.

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.
• 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.
• 22 weeks paid parental leaveand 5 days of First Nations cultural leaveto support family and cultural connections.

Applications close on 30 Oc tober 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.