Senior Grid Investment & Project Development Lead

Western Power; Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Paid parental leave to support family

Salary packaging and benefits

Wellness leave days

Industry-leading employee recognition

Job summary

Western Power seeks a Team Leader, Grid Project Development to drive strategic investments shaping Western Australia's energy future. You will lead a high-performing team from concept to investment approval, balancing technical, commercial and customer outcomes while aligning with regulatory governance and the energy transition.

You will partner with engineering, planning, finance and delivery groups, sponsor major programs, and mentor staff to build capability and influence executive decisions.

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering Degree with eligibility towards CPEng status by Engineers Australia.
• Project Management across full project life-cycle.
• Asset Management and Infrastructure Development.
• Business, Commerce, Finance or Investment Management.

Responsibilities

• Lead a specialist team responsible for developing strategic network and non-network investment opportunities from concept through to investment approval.
• Partner with engineering, planning, finance, delivery and operational teams to develop practical and commercially sound option analysis and proposals.
• Sponsor significant projects and programs through execution, ensuring investment value is realised and business objectives are achieved.
• Ensure investment development activities align with regulatory requirements, governance frameworks and long-term network strategies.
• Coach, mentor and develop team members, building trusted relationships with senior leaders to influence strategic outcomes.

Skills

Business case development

Investment analysis

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Infrastructure project delivery

Education

Electrical Engineering Degree

Project Management

Asset Management

Business, Commerce, Finance or Investment Management

Job description

Western Power seeks a Team Leader, Grid Project Development to drive strategic investments shaping Western Australia's energy future. You will lead a high-performing team from concept to investment approval, balancing technical, commercial and customer outcomes while aligning with regulatory governance and the energy transition.

You will partner with engineering, planning, finance and delivery groups, sponsor major programs, and mentor staff to build capability and influence executive decisions.