Lineworker - Pinjarra

Western Power; Pinjarra; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Financial Relocation Assistance

Career progression and development

Additional leave up to 4 weeks per yea

Job summary

Western Power in Western Australia seeks a Lineworker to construct and maintain the distribution network, respond to faults swiftly, and deliver high quality work across varying conditions.

You will work safely, coordinate with teams, and engage with customers while upholding industry standards. The role includes allowances and benefits as part of the CEPU Agreement and opportunities for career progression and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction and maintenance of distribution electricity networks.
• HOU and LOU Switching is highly regarded but not essential.
• Glove & Barrier safety equipment experience is appreciated but not required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety in the work environment and follow safe work practices.
• Respond promptly to faults to minimise customer impact.
• Receive, evaluate, and prepare work parcels for implementation.
• Execute programmed construction and maintenance work for safe, reliable operation.
• Construct network infrastructure per design specifications and standards.
• Share technical knowledge with team members.

Skills

Linework

Fault response

Safety

Team coordination

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 $5 7.96 per hour as of the 1 st 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

Responsible for safety in the work environment and ensure safe work practises are followed and a safe work environment maintained

Responsible for ensuring that the teams are meeting the required performance each day, in the completion of work; maintaining open communication with team members and stakeholders

Receive, evaluate, and prepare work parcels for implementation

Ensure prompt attendance to faults 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

Assist with building team capability and providing and sharing technical knowledge and experience to others within the team of lesser experience

What Makes You a Great Fit

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. Y ou 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. In addition to standard leave, enjoy two wellness leave days each year.