Strategic Leader, Transmission Growth & Innovation

Page Executive; Perth; Presencial; GBP 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Western Power in Perth, United Kingdom, seeks a senior leader to set the strategic direction for the transmission network growth and align with the evolving energy landscape. You will drive modernisation and oversee major transmission projects to support a low-carbon energy future.

You will integrate planning with government policy, build strong stakeholder relationships, and lead high-performing teams to deliver safe, efficient outcomes in a rapidly changing regulatory environment.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the strategic direction for Western Power's transmission network growth.
• Develop and implement strategies to modernise the electricity grid and support increased renewable energy penetration, including future iterations of the SWIS Transmission Plan.
• Lead the development and delivery of major transmission augmentation and construction programs, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with strategic objectives.
• Integrate transmission planning and delivery with State Government planning, energy policy and broader decarbonisation objectives.
• Build and maintain high-impact relationships with government, regulators, major customers and industry partners, influencing policy and securing support for major transmission initiatives.
• Act as Western Power's principal interface with government on transmission growth, energy reform and related policy matters.
• Provide strategic advice to the CEO, Board and Executive Leadership Team on transmission growth, energy reform and related policy matters.
• Lead enterprise-wide change and transformation, ensuring Western Power remains agile and future-ready as the regulatory, market and stakeholder environment evolves.
• Champion innovation, digital transformation, data-driven decision making and new approaches to transmission development and delivery.
• Lead and develop high-performing, multidisciplinary teams and establish clear measures of performance and delivery.

Descripción del empleo

Western Power in Perth, United Kingdom, seeks a senior leader to set the strategic direction for the transmission network growth and align with the evolving energy landscape. You will drive modernisation and oversee major transmission projects to support a low-carbon energy future.

You will integrate planning with government policy, build strong stakeholder relationships, and lead high-performing teams to deliver safe, efficient outcomes in a rapidly changing regulatory environment.