Lineworker

Be part of the team building the grid of the future and powering a cleaner energy future for Western Australia.

WESTERN POWER | LINEWORKER | PINJARRA

As a Lineworker, you'll ensure our community has a safe and reliable electricity supply by constructing and maintaining transmission and distribution networks. You'll respond quickly to faults to minimise disruptions, deliver high-quality work, and adapt to evolving industry standards. Working in various conditions, you'll plan and execute tasks safely and efficiently while maintaining positive customer interactions.

Remuneration & Allowances

This role is covered under the CEPU Agreement and offers an attractive hourly base rate starting from $57.96 per hour as of the 1st Sept 2026, dependent on qualifications and authorisations held. In addition, employees receive a site allowance of $2.50 per hour applied to all hours worked. An additional allowance is payable to employees participating in the Availability Roster, in accordance with the Agreement. This package reflects our commitment to rewarding skills, experience, and flexibility.

Your Role in Action

• Construct and maintain in a team environment the transmission and/or distribution electricity network to maintain the integrity of the network in a safe, reliable and affordable manner to ensure an uninterrupted supply to customers and within all applicable guidelines and regulations.
• Rectifying faults promptly and isolate the network for repairs to maintain the integrity of the network and minimise customer impact.
• Execute programmed construction and maintenance work to ensure safe, reliable, and affordable operation of the network.
• Construct network infrastructure according to design specifications and construction standards. Deal with day-to-day technical issues that can arise, on site, relating to design and construction issues

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Certificate III in ESI - Power System Distribution Overhead - essential
• Or - New Zealand Electricity Supply (Distribution) Minimum Level 4
• Valid WA ‘HR' Class Drivers Licence
• Demonstrated industry experience in the construction and maintenance of the distribution electricity network
• HOU and LOU Switching is highly regarded but not essential
• Glove & Barrier is highly regarded but not essential

By joining Western Power, you will contribute to powering a cleaner energy future. We are dedicated to fostering career development and promoting a healthy work-life balance, empowering you to drive innovation as we develop a network that will serve the Western Australian community for generations. You will also benefit from a range of perks and opportunities, including:

• Financial Relocation Assistance (if eligible)
• Over 50% of our employment opportunities are driven by career progression.
• The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year.
• Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership.
• An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme.
• An innovative team culture that's enabling the transition to renewable energy and decarbonisation.
• In addition to standard leave, enjoy two wellness leave days each year.

Applications closing date 1 September 2026.

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.

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