Principal Strategic Business Consultant at Western Power in City of Perth, Western Australia, Australia | Kablio

Role

Description

executive presentations

strategic workshops

pm frameworks

data analysis

kpi design

reporting

When issues arise or opportunities emerge, the consultant conducts targeted analysis of financial, operational and workforce data, identifies root causes and delivers practical recommendations. Working closely with senior leaders, the role shapes executive communications, drives business improvements and delivers measurable outcomes with a focus on pace and execution.

Develop high-impact executive presentations and decision‑making packs.
Facilitate strategic planning workshops and contribute to board papers and business cases.
Collaborate with stakeholders to define and refine enterprise project, program and portfolio management frameworks.
Identify, manage, and deliver functional improvement projects within Engineering and Design.
Conduct regular data‑driven analysis of functional performance to uncover risks and opportunities.
Design and implement KPIs, monitoring systems and reporting frameworks aligned with organisational strategy.
Identify performance benchmarks by networking with leading utilities worldwide.
Provide timely and insightful reporting of research findings and business intelligence.
Serve as a liaison for triaging operational queries, enabling leadership focus on strategic initiatives.
Partner with senior leaders to align work allocation and commercial activities with priorities.
Share technical knowledge and mentor the leadership team to build internal capability.
Enhance the corporate reputation of Engineering & Design through quality outcomes and stakeholder engagement.
Provide subject‑matter expertise and advanced analytical support, including gap analysis and strategic advisory.
Translate business strategy into defined initiatives with clear success criteria and performance measurement.
Develop own capabilities through assessment, training, coaching and professional accreditation.

Requirements

business degree

strategy

powerpoint

risk management

stakeholder engagement

analytical

The ideal candidate holds a degree in Business Administration, Management, Project Management, Finance or a related discipline and has broad expertise in strategy, business transformation and operations. They possess exceptional analytical and storytelling skills, strong PowerPoint capability, proven risk-management abilities and extensive stakeholder‑engagement experience.

Benefits

Western Power offers a supportive environment that encourages career development, work‑life balance and innovation in the transition to renewable energy. Employees enjoy flexible work arrangements, generous leave options, salary packaging, health and gym discounts, recognition programmes and a culture that values diversity and inclusion.

Over 50% of employment opportunities are driven by career progression.
Flexible work arrangements to support part‑time work, varied hours and remote work.
Option to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year.
Access to salary packaging, social club activities, discounted health insurance and gym membership.
Award‑winning employee recognition and benefits programme.
Innovative team culture enabling the transition to renewable energy and decarbonisation.
Three wellness leave days each year in addition to standard leave.
End‑of‑trip facilities at Perth office and South Metro Depot for cyclists.
22 weeks paid parental leave and 5 days of First Nations cultural leave.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

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

Articles

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Role

Description

executive presentations

strategic workshops

pm frameworks

data analysis

kpi design

reporting

Develop high-impact executive presentations and decision‑making packs.
Facilitate strategic planning workshops and contribute to board papers and business cases.
Collaborate with stakeholders to define and refine enterprise project, program and portfolio management frameworks.
Identify, manage, and deliver functional improvement projects within Engineering and Design.
Conduct regular data‑driven analysis of functional performance to uncover risks and opportunities.
Design and implement KPIs, monitoring systems and reporting frameworks aligned with organisational strategy.
Identify performance benchmarks by networking with leading utilities worldwide.
Provide timely and insightful reporting of research findings and business intelligence.
Serve as a liaison for triaging operational queries, enabling leadership focus on strategic initiatives.
Partner with senior leaders to align work allocation and commercial activities with priorities.
Share technical knowledge and mentor the leadership team to build internal capability.
Enhance the corporate reputation of Engineering & Design through quality outcomes and stakeholder engagement.
Provide subject‑matter expertise and advanced analytical support, including gap analysis and strategic advisory.
Translate business strategy into defined initiatives with clear success criteria and performance measurement.
Develop own capabilities through assessment, training, coaching and professional accreditation.

Requirements

business degree

strategy

powerpoint

risk management

stakeholder engagement

analytical

Benefits

Over 50% of employment opportunities are driven by career progression.
Flexible work arrangements to support part‑time work, varied hours and remote work.
Option to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year.
Access to salary packaging, social club activities, discounted health insurance and gym membership.
Award‑winning employee recognition and benefits programme.
Innovative team culture enabling the transition to renewable energy and decarbonisation.
Three wellness leave days each year in addition to standard leave.
End‑of‑trip facilities at Perth office and South Metro Depot for cyclists.
22 weeks paid parental leave and 5 days of First Nations cultural leave.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

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

Articles

What we do

Electrical contractors

Ventia – delivering service excellence for Western Power

Ventia renews Western Power contract

Western Power Wikipedia