Project Network Officer - Operations East - Merredin

Western Power; Shire Of Merredin; Vor Ort; AUD 110.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Career progression opportunities

Regional living allowance

Flexible work arrangements

Salary packaging options

Discounted health insurance and gym

Award-winning recognition program

Renewable energy and decarbonisation a

Zusammenfassung

Western Power in Merredin is seeking a Project Network Officer to manage the construction phase of asset-driven and customer-driven projects, while upholding safety, standards and continuous improvement.

You will provide strategic leadership, coordinate complex technical work, use project management tools, and deliver timely status reports to management and customers. This permanent role offers regional living allowances and a collaborative team culture.

Qualifikationen

• Previous project management experience in construction or electrical networks.
• Experience coordinating technical work on utility networks.
• Ability to use project management systems and generate status reports.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety practices relevant to electricity supply.

Aufgaben

• Manage the construction phase of asset-driven and customer-driven projects.
• Provide project status reports to management and customers.
• Coordinate or perform complex technical work on Western Power networks.
• Adhere to safety strategies and engineering standards.
• Monitor and analyse operational performance data.

Kenntnisse

External customer experience

Strong communication

Project management

Ausbildung

A Grade Electrical Licence

Jobbeschreibung

Project Network Officer - Operations East - Merredin

Location:

Merredin, WA, AU

13 Oct 2026

Project Network Officer - Permanent - Merredin

As a Project Network Officer, you will be required to manage the construction phase of Western Power's asset driven and customer driven projects. You will maintain knowledge of work standards, procedures, network systems and working towards the continuous improvement and innovation of the team.

Your Role in Action

You will Provide strategic leadership with an ability to motivate for success.

Manage your own work to respond to customer enquiries professionally and in the quickest possible timeframe.

Ensure that relevant computer systems are kept up to date and provide project status reports to internal management and external customers as requested.

Coordinate or perform complex technical work on Western Power networks.

Use project management systems and tools to manage work.

Adhere (and ensure adherence) to all safety strategies, programs and practices.

Ensure work is completed according to engineering standards and regulations.

Monitor and analyse operational performance data.

Why Merredin?

Merredin is the largest regional centre in the eastern Wheatbelt, 2.5 hours' drive east of Perth and west of Kalgoorlie .

Small, friendly community: Be part of a town where neighbours know your name.

Thriving business & Agriculture:Merredin has all the major services of a commercial centre

Family Friendly:Family can enjoy Playgrounds, Nature Parks, Skate Parks, Cafes, Restaurants

Merredin attracts regional living allowances totalling $300 per week.

What Makes You a Great Fit

An A Grade Electrical Licence is essential to this role

Best practice experience in project management (such as negotiation, planning, communication, use of initiative and problem solving) with a minimum of 8 years' extensive experience

Strong experience dealing with external customers

Hold all appropriate industry licences or certificates of competency

Health & Safety knowledge relevant to the electricity supply and construction sector.

Good communication skills, both verbal and written.

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.

Flexible work arrangements to support, working hours and working from home arrangements.

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.