Team Coordinator

Western Power; Canberra; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Additional leave per year

Salary packaging

Wellness leave days

On-site café

End-of-trip facilities

Job summary

Western Power in Australia is seeking a lead coordinator to plan and oversee onsite construction and maintenance of the distribution electricity network. You will ensure safe working practices, coordinate resources, and liaise with customers to minimise disruption while delivering reliable service.

The role emphasizes leadership, strong safety culture, and effective team collaboration, with opportunities to drive improvements in field operations and customer relations within the WA network

Qualifications

• Formal safety and leadership training completed (Level 7 as per local requirements).
• Leadership and management knowledge with practical site supervision experience.
• Construction industry white card and Basic Emergency Life Support (within first month).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement.
• Demonstrated experience supervising distribution electricity network construction/maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate onsite work activities to construct and maintain the distribution electricity network.
• Ensure safety practices are followed; attend safety training and enforce procedures.
• Schedule internal/external resources and notify customers of planned power interruptions.
• Lead and support the team to meet daily performance targets and deliver objectives.
• Manage on-site coordination during emergency responses and site issues.

Skills

Leadership

Safety awareness

Team coordination

Communication

Problem solving

Education

BSBLDR413 Lead effective workplace relationships

BSBXTW401 Lead and facilitate a team

BSBLDR414 Lead team effectiveness

BSBWHS411 WHS policies and programs

RIIBER402D Site supervision on site operations

Job description

Plan and take a lead role in coordinating onsite work activities enabling teams to construct and maintain the distribution electricity network in a safe, reliable, and affordable manner to ensure an uninterrupted supply to customers.

Your Role in Action

• Take accountability for safety in the work environment; ensure safe working practices are followed, attend safety training, and ensure that team members follow all safety procedures at all times.
• Be responsible for ensuring that the teams are meeting the required performance each day, in the completion of work. Work cooperatively within the teams and across Western Power.
• Receive, evaluate, and prepare work parcels for implementation. Schedule internal/external resources required to perform work. Notify customers in advance of work where power supply is impacted.
• Execute programmed construction and maintenance work to ensure safe, reliable, and affordable operation of the network.
• Undertake a coordination role for emergency response situations, including undertaking tasks within your competency and training.
• Take personal accountability for work performance and be open to other contributions. Work collaboratively within the team and across Western Power to effectively deliver objectives. Maintain open communication with team members and stakeholders.
• Taking a lead in ensuring good customer relations are upheld when working in the field especially where there is direct contact with the public or stakeholders.
• Challenge yourself, ask questions, and apply theory learned to practical on the job experiences. Share knowledge and experiences gained in the workplace, classroom, and community group activities with others.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Valid WA 'C' Class Drivers Licence (subject to business requirements).
• Training in and solid performance through to Level 7 as per local business requirements, including maintaining.
• Relevant Network Authorisation including Construction industry white card and Basic Emergency Life Support etc. (must be obtained within the first month of employment)
• Leadership and Management (L&M)
• BSBLDR413 Lead effective workplace relationships.
• BSBXTW401 Lead and facilitate a team.
• BSBLDR414 Lead team effectiveness.
• BSBWHS411 Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures, and programs to meet legislative requirements.
• RIIBER402D Supervise on site operations (site supervision management systems)
• Demonstrated industry experience in the construction and/or distribution electricity network.
• Glove and barrier experience desirable.
• Demonstrate Western Power's constructive behaviours and values
• Good communication, written and interpersonal skills.

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

You will 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.
• On-site café available for convenient meals and refreshments throughout the day.
• 22 weeks paid parental leave and 5 days of First Nations cultural leave to support family and cultural connections.

Applications close on 22 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.

Join us and play a part in powering the future of Western Australia.