Senior Property Specialist
Western Power
financial analysis
lease negotiation
acquisition negotiation
business cases
risk analysis
stakeholder management
Undertake on behalf of the Area Manager as required, negotiations with internal and external stakeholders to secure interests (including easements) required by Western Power.
Contribute to and support the Safety, Health, Environmental & community programs.
Join Western Power and help shape the future of WA’s energy network. As a Senior Property Specialist, you’ll play a pivotal role in securing and managing the properties and land interests that make our clean energy transition possible. From leading complex acquisitions and leases to guiding disposals and subdivisions, your expertise will directly support projects that keep our communities connected and power a sustainable future.
Undertake detailed and complex commercial and financial analysis (including Net Present Value and Internal Rate of Return calculations, market analysis and risk identification and mitigation) and present recommendations on complex property related transactions that provide for informed decision making.
Undertake sensitivity analysis, cost/benefit analysis and option analysis (including preparation of findings and recommendations) on complex property related transactions that provide for informed decision making.
Undertake on behalf of the Area Manager as required, the negotiation of lease and license agreements on Western Power property assets to achieve financially and commercially acceptable outcomes.
Undertake on behalf of the Area Manager as required, the negotiation of property acquisitions and disposals of property assets to achieve financially and commercially acceptable outcomes to Western Power.
Prepare high quality Business Cases and Decision Sheets on complex property related transactions.
- Undertake on behalf of the Area Manager as required, negotiations with internal and external stakeholders to secure interests (including easements) required by Western Power.
- Contribute to and support the Safety, Health, Environmental & community programs.
- Undertake detailed and complex commercial and financial analysis (including Net Present Value and Internal Rate of Return calculations, market analysis and risk identification and mitigation) and present recommendations on complex property related transactions that provide for informed decision making.
- Undertake sensitivity analysis, cost/benefit analysis and option analysis (including preparation of findings and recommendations) on complex property related transactions that provide for informed decision making.
- Undertake on behalf of the Area Manager as required, the negotiation of lease and license agreements on Western Power property assets to achieve financially and commercially acceptable outcomes.
- Undertake on behalf of the Area Manager as required, the negotiation of property acquisitions and disposals of property assets to achieve financially and commercially acceptable outcomes to Western Power.
- Prepare high quality Business Cases and Decision Sheets on complex property related transactions.
7 years
property analysis
financial evaluation
tertiary qualification
negotiation
communication
Minimum 7 years’ extensive and or broad experience and knowledge within a property environment with an extensive understanding of property markets, principles and legislation
Extensive and demonstrated experience in property analysis and financial evaluation
Tertiary qualifications in a property related discipline and extensive property related experience.
Extensive experience in negotiating commercial transactions with external parties, including leasing arrangements, acquisitions and disposals
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated organisational and time management skills with the ability to undertake multiple activities
- Minimum 7 years’ extensive and or broad experience and knowledge within a property environment with an extensive understanding of property markets, principles and legislation
- Extensive and demonstrated experience in property analysis and financial evaluation
- Tertiary qualifications in a property related discipline and extensive property related experience.
- Extensive experience in negotiating commercial transactions with external parties, including leasing arrangements, acquisitions and disposals
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated organisational and time management skills with the ability to undertake multiple activities
Access to end-of-trip facilities at our Perth office and South Metro Depot, perfect for cyclists.
Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership.
We value diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and LGBTQIA+ communities. Find out more about our Reconciliation Action Plan and Disability Access and Inclusion Plan.
An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme.
The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year.
Flexible work arrangements to support part time work, working hours and working from home arrangements.
In addition to standard leave, enjoy three wellness leave days each year.
Over 50% of our employment opportunities are driven by career progression.
- Access to end-of-trip facilities at our Perth office and South Metro Depot, perfect for cyclists.
- Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership.
- An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme.
- The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year.
- Flexible work arrangements to support part time work, working hours and working from home arrangements.
- In addition to standard leave, enjoy three wellness leave days each year.
- Over 50% of our employment opportunities are driven by career progression.
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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.
- 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.
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
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
