Head of Network & Asset Strategy

Page Executive; Perth; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Power is seeking a senior leader to own asset management for its transmission and distribution networks, driving long-term planning, lifecycle optimisation, and high-value capital investment. You will set standards, lead large-scale programs, and guide network development with a focus on reliability, safety and cost efficiency.

The role requires strategic oversight of real-time operations, system security and decarbonisation efforts, while managing a major portfolio of capital works and

Qualifications

• Lead asset management strategy across transmission and distribution networks.
• Provide engineering leadership across the network to support capital investment and future development.
• Lead the development and delivery of an annual works program exceeding $1 billion.
• Develop asset performance frameworks and strategies that optimise asset lifecycle, reliability, risk and cost.
• Lead strategies to manage system and network security risks with increasing renewable generation.
• Develop network plans to support decarbonisation objectives and evolving community needs.
• Oversee safe, reliable operation including real-time monitoring, system security, voltage control and event management.
• Lead engineering, design and standardisation strategies to support major capital projects and align network development with long-term strategy.
• Identify and deliver opportunities to improve program efficiency, productivity and cost effectiveness.
• Lead engagement with government, regulators, industry partners and agencies on network and asset matters.
• Provide strategic advice to CEO, Board and ELT on asset performance and future network development.
• Lead and develop a large, multidisciplinary organisation with a high-performing, customer-centric culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead Western Power's asset management strategy across transmission and distribution networks, including long-term planning, replacement and lifecycle optimisation.
• Provide engineering leadership across the network, establishing standards, design principles and frameworks to support major capital investment and future development.
• Lead the development and delivery of an annual works program exceeding $1 billion, ensuring investment delivers value for customers and the organisation.
• Develop asset performance frameworks and strategies that optimise asset lifecycle, reliability, risk and cost.
• Lead strategies to manage system and network security risks associated with increasing renewable generation across the networks.
• Develop network plans that support decarbonisation objectives and evolving needs of communities and major industrial customers.
• Oversee safe, reliable operation of the electricity network, including real-time monitoring, system security, voltage control and event management.
• Lead engineering, design and standardisation strategies to support major capital projects and align network development with long-term strategy.
• Identify and deliver opportunities to improve program efficiency, productivity and cost effectiveness, including value demonstration to CEO, Board and regulator.
• Lead engagement with government, regulators, industry partners and agencies on network, asset management and operational matters.
• Provide strategic advice to CEO, Board and ELT on asset performance, network investment and future development.
• Lead and develop a large, multidisciplinary organisation, establishing a high-performing, commercially focused and customer-centric culture.

Job description

Western Power is seeking a senior leader to own asset management for its transmission and distribution networks, driving long-term planning, lifecycle optimisation, and high-value capital investment. You will set standards, lead large-scale programs, and guide network development with a focus on reliability, safety and cost efficiency.

The role requires strategic oversight of real-time operations, system security and decarbonisation efforts, while managing a major portfolio of capital works and