Lineworker - Central North Drive in Drive Out (DIDO)

Western Power

The Role

Overview

Perform linework maintenance and fault response for WA power network on DIDO roster.

Key Responsibilities

  • line skills
  • fault response
  • crew coordination
  • construction
  • pre‑job planning
  • customer relations

Tasks

As part of our North Operational Maintenance DIDO team, you’ll travel from Balcatta to Central North depots in Western Power vehicles, working 150 hours over a four-week roster. Based in Moora and Three Springs, you’ll play a vital role maintaining the backbone of the Southwest Interconnected System (SWIS). -Maintaining and developing core line skills in line with evolving industry requirements. -Responding to and rectifying faults promptly to minimise supply disruptions. -Working with locally based crews on planned and unplanned maintenance works. -Completing construction and maintenance work to Western Power standards. -Participating in pre-job planning to ensure safety and reliability. -Upholding excellent customer relations when interacting with the public.

Requirements

  • crane licence
  • driver's licence
  • certificate iii
  • distribution networks
  • switching experience
  • remote work

What You Bring

Join Western Power and help power a cleaner energy future for Western Australia. We’re implementing a new Drive In – Drive Out strategy for our North Operational Maintenance Area and are seeking experienced local Perth Lineworkers to be part of this exciting opportunity. -Crane licence (highly regarded but not essential). -HC driver’s licence (highly regarded but not essential). -Valid WA ‘HR’ Class Driver’s Licence. -People who are comfortable working away from home (please note assessments will form part of the recruitment and selection process). -Proven experience in construction and maintenance of distribution electricity networks. -Certificate III in ESI – Power System Distribution Overhead (or equivalent). -HOU and LOU Switching experience (highly regarded but not essential).

Benefits

Rates: Starting $56 – 69+ per hour + allowances + 13.5% Superannuation Allowances: Up to an additional $4,600 per four-week roster We’re a stable, growing company investing in modernising the state’s energy network. This permanent role starts February 2026 and offers strong career pathways plus an 8:6 roster for great work-life balance. You’ll enjoy consistency, time at home, and meaningful hands-on work across regional WA. -Opportunities for career progression – over 50% of roles filled internally. -additional 19% averaged shift premium on all ordinary hours -Award-winning employee recognition and benefits program. -Salary packaging, social club activities, discounted health insurance and gym memberships. -Site allowance $2.50/hour -Excellent work life balance working an 8 days on 6 days off roster. -Up to $2950 in travel and incidental allowances (as per EA) -Option to purchase up to 4 weeks of extra leave annually. -Two additional public holidays each year (as per EA). -Up to $1650 for on call allowance (as per EA)

The Company

About Western Power

-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.

Sector Specialisms

Electricity Network

Renewable Energy

Transmission

Distribution

Microgrid

Battery Storage

Energy Infrastructure

Substations

Clean Energy

Energy Supply

Energy Management

Grid Operations

Power Generation Integration

Electricity Market

Network Maintenance

Energy Transition

Sustainable Energy Systems

Energy Distribution

Energy Regulation Compliance

Energy Technology