Senior Project Manager - Housing Growth Program - EOI

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Up to four weeks additional leave

Salary packaging and discounted health

Wellness leave days

Job summary

Western Power in Perth is seeking expressions of interest for a Senior Project Manager to lead the HI-UPP and deliver major underground power infrastructure. The role focuses on safe, on-time delivery within scope and budget, balancing commercial and customer needs while guiding multi-disciplinary teams.

You will manage risks, costs, schedules and governance compliance, and engage stakeholders to achieve project outcomes in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in project delivery, engineering, construction, business analysis, financial management, infrastructure, or related field.
• Industry accreditation in project management (RegPM/PMI).
• Experience delivering projects using PMBOK or Prince2.
• Ability to engage stakeholders and present progress to management.
• Proficiency with scheduling/forecasting tools (Primavera P6, MS Project).

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, successful delivery of complex infrastructure projects within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Balance commercial, operational and customer requirements while leading project teams.
• Actively manage project risks and issues and report status to stakeholders.
• Coordinate and manage project resources and schedules to ensure on-time delivery.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Budget forecasting

Leadership

Scheduling software

Communication

Self-motivation

Electrical network knowledge

Education

Relevant engineering/commerce degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

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Location: Perth Office - CBD, WA, Australia

Senior 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 Senior 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
• 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. 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.