Project Manager - Housing Growth Program - EOI

Western Power; Perth; In loco; AUD 110.000 - 165.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Career progression

Flexible working

Extra leave

Salary packaging

Recognition programme

Renewable energy culture

Wellness leave

Bike facilities

Parental leave & cultural leave

Descrizione del lavoro

Western Power is seeking expressions of interest from experienced Project Managers to join the Housing Infrastructure (Dx) Underground Power Program in Perth. You will be accountable for the safe, successful delivery of complex infrastructure projects, balancing commercial, operational and customer requirements while leading project teams.

The role emphasizes adapting to changing conditions, managing risks, and delivering projects on time and within budget under Western Power's governance

Competenze

• Relevant qualifications and/or significant demonstrated experience in project delivery, engineering, construction, business analysis, financial management, infrastructure, or a related field.
• Industry accreditation in project management, RegPM / PMI.
• Demonstrated experience managing and delivering projects utilising PMBOK or Prince 2.
• Ability to engage stakeholders, written and verbal, including progress presentations to management.
• Experience using scheduling/forecasting software such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project is desirable.
• Self-motivated with time management and prioritisation skills.
• Experience with electrical network understanding and relevant standards and policies.
• Financial acumen to interpret data and forecast expenditure and productivity.

Mansioni

• Deliver complex infrastructure projects within scope, schedule, budget, safety and quality.
• Lead project teams and manage risks, issues and stakeholder expectations.
• Apply project methodology, standards and governance as per Western Power.
• Coordinate resources and forecast financials (Capex and Opex).
• Report project status to stakeholders and Team Leader; maintain up-to-date plans.

Conoscenze

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Financial forecasting

Scheduling & planning

Formazione

Relevant degree in engineering or construction

PM accreditation (RegPM/PMI)

Strumenti

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Descrizione del lavoro

Location: Perth Office - CBD, WA, Australia

Project Manager - Expression of Interest - Perth

At Western Power, we're delivering major infrastructure that will help shape Western Australia's energy future. We are seeking expressions of interest from experienced Project Managers to join the Housing Infrastructure (Dx) Underground Power Program (HI-UPP).

The Housing Infrastructure Growth Program (HIGP) supports Federal and State Government priorities to accelerate housing development across Western Australia. Through this program, Western Power is delivering critical underground power infrastructure that connects new subdivisions, provides reliable electricity supply, and supports the future needs of rapidly growing communities.

As Project Manager, you will be accountable for the safe, successful delivery of complex infrastructure projects, ensuring outcomes are achieved within agreed scope, schedule, budget, quality, and stakeholder expectations. You will balance commercial, operational, and customer requirements while leading project teams to deliver strategic network investments that support Western Power's long-term objectives.

Your Role in Action

Adapt to changing project conditions while maintaining focus on delivery outcomes; maintain a flexible approach in setting priorities and meeting targets.

Delivering projects in a compliant way to agreed standards, scope, time and cost with competing demands on resources and business pressures.

Actively managing project risks and issues in the projects to ensure successful delivery,

Managing expectations with stakeholders, whilst building and motivating project teams in a challenging delivery environment

Delivering projects to the agreed scope, time and cost without compromising safety or quality

Execute all projects according to Western Powers Project Methodology, Standards, Processes and Governance framework

Ensure project financials are managed, maintained, forecasted and can be reported upon in terms of Capex and Opex

Report the status of the assigned projects pro-actively and on an ongoing basis to key stakeholders and Team Leader, and co-ordinate and manage the work of the project team through up-to-date resource plans and project schedules

What Makes You a Great Fit

Relevant qualifications and/or significant demonstrated experience in project delivery, engineering, construction, business analysis, financial management, infrastructure, or a related field.

Industry accreditation in project management, RegPM / PMI.

Demonstrated experience managing and delivering projects utilising industry standard project methodology such as PMBOK or Prince 2.

Ability to professionally engage stakeholders, both written and verbal, including presenting project progress to management.

Experience using project scheduling and forecasting software (e.g. Primavera P6, Microsoft Project or equivalent) is desirable.

Self-motivated and the ability to manage time and prioritise effort.

Industry experience with a working understanding of the electrical network and relevant work practices, policies and standards.

Financial acumen including the ability to interpret financial data and reports. Utilise project knowledge to accurately budget and forecast expenditure and productivity

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

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

Applicationsclose onMonday 23 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.