Western Power
A leading electricity distribution network service provider in Western Australia.
1 days ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
City of Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Hybrid
Company Size
1,600 Employees
Service Specialisms
Sector Specialisms
Description
leadership coaching
hr advice
stakeholder relations
people capability
hr initiatives
continuous improvement
As part of the HRBP Operations team you will manage a dynamic portfolio, partnering with professional and operational stakeholders across the Perth metro area and regional locations. You’ll work closely with HR, Safety & Health and other key groups to provide practical, risk‑informed HR advice that enables leaders to achieve positive outcomes. The role is hands‑on and interactive, based at the South Metro Depot with flexibility to work from the Perth Head Office, from home, and occasional travel to regional sites.
In this role you will lead, coach and develop leaders to embed best‑practice leadership, provide HR advice aligned with legislation, enterprise agreements and internal policies, and partner with senior leaders to build people‑management capability. You will collaborate across the People Experience function to deliver key HR initiatives, build strong relationships with colleagues and stakeholders, and champion continuous improvement in HR service delivery and partnering effectiveness.
- Lead, coach and develop leaders to embed best‑practice leadership.
- Provide HR advice compliant with legislation, enterprise agreements and policies.
- Partner with senior leaders to build people‑management capability.
- Collaborate with the People Experience function to deliver HR initiatives.
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders to understand organisational needs.
- Champion continuous improvement in HR service delivery and partnership effectiveness.
Requirements
hr degree
hr generalist
industrial tribunals
process improvement
communication
risk assessment
The ideal candidate holds tertiary qualifications in HR, Industrial Relations or a related discipline and has strong generalist HR experience, including employee relations and program implementation. Experience in operational or professional workforce settings is required, with exposure to industrial tribunals valued. You must demonstrate the ability to provide practical HR solutions in complex environments, possess strong analytical, organisational and business acumen, and have excellent interpersonal, influencing and communication skills, together with advanced prioritisation, attention to detail and risk assessment capabilities.
- Hold tertiary qualification in HR, Industrial Relations or a related field.
- Possess strong generalist HR experience, including employee relations and program implementation.
- Experience in operational or professional workforce settings; exposure to industrial tribunals valued.
- Demonstrated ability to offer practical HR solutions in complex environments.
- Strong analytical, organisational, business acumen and process‑improvement skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, influencing and communication abilities; advanced prioritisation and risk assessment.
Benefits
Joining Western Power means contributing to a cleaner energy future while enjoying career progression, flexible work arrangements, the option to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave, salary packaging, discounted health insurance and gym membership, an award‑winning recognition programme, an innovative culture supporting renewable energy transition, three wellness leave days, end‑of‑trip facilities for cyclists and an on‑site café. Applications close on 4 February 2026. Western Power values diversity and inclusivity and encourages applications from all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and LGBTQIA+ communities.
- Career progression opportunities and flexible work arrangements, including remote work.
- Option to purchase up to four weeks additional leave annually.
- Access to salary packaging, discounted health insurance, gym membership and social club activities.
- Award‑winning employee recognition programme and innovative team culture.
- Three wellness leave days per year plus standard leave entitlements.
- End‑of‑trip facilities for cyclists and on‑site café.
Training + Development
Interview process
Visa Sponsorship
Security clearance
Overview
Founded 2006
Year Established
The company was established to manage the electricity distribution network across Western Australia.
88,000 km
Powerlines Managed
Extensive network of powerlines ensuring reliable electricity distribution.
2.5M People
Served
Provides essential electricity services to urban and regional communities.
- Focus on modernizing infrastructure with smart grid technology to enhance reliability and reduce outages.
- Key role in connecting renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar, to promote cleaner energy solutions.
- Typical projects include construction and maintenance of substations, distribution lines, and cutting-edge technology integration.
- Noteworthy projects involve automated fault detection systems and grid resilience initiatives for extreme weather events.
Culture + Values
- Creates continuous education in cultural awareness for cultural competency above public sector requirements.
- Strengthening understanding and relationships with local indigenous culture through Noongar Alternative Heritage Agreements.
- Dual naming of depots and office meeting rooms in Aboriginal languages.
- Inclusion of Aboriginal artwork across sites, carrying meaning of place.
- Committed to mutually beneficial relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, fostering inclusion through employee networks.
- Openness to cultural learning and reconciliation through Reconciliation Action Plan activities such as NAIDOC, bush tucker lunches, and traditional dance.
Environment + Sustainability
30% Emission Reduction
Greenhouse Gas Reduction
Achieved a 30% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions since 2008.
33% Renewable Energy
Grid Energy Source
Approximately one-third of grid energy is now sourced from renewable resources.
25% EV Fleet Transition
Light Vehicle Transition
A target to transition at least 25% of the light vehicle fleet to electric vehicles by 2025.
70% Biodegradable Oils
Synthetic Ester Oils
Synthetic ester transformer oils used, which are 70% more biodegradable than traditional mineral oils.
- Net‑zero greenhouse gas emissions target by 2050
- More than 65% of the Perth metro area benefits from underground power, improving capacity for renewables
- Connecting renewables through community batteries, SPS, microgrids, mini‑pumped hydro, and virtual power plant trials
- Clean Energy Link – North Region funded with $655 million, plus $503 million planning for further SWIS grid augmentation
Inclusion & Diversity
Women 10%
Engineering Roles
Women hold 10% of engineering roles within the organization.
46% Senior Leadership
Women in Senior Roles
Women account for 46% of senior leadership positions.
7% Electricians
Women in Trade
Women make up 7% of electricians, exceeding the national average of 2%.
4 Women Directors
Board Representation
Four of the six board members are women, including the Board Chair.
- Women represent 31% of leadership roles and 46% of senior leadership roles
- Seven of 31 recently recruited electrical/line‑worker apprentices are women
- Established six employee network groups advocating equity and inclusion, including one focused on gender
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategy includes developing and tracking DEI metrics, aligned to business operations