Lineworker

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

Lineworker - Drive in Drive Out (DIDO) | Permanent - Perth

Join Western Power and help shape WA's energy future.

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.

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).

Your Role in Action

• 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.

• Maintaining and developing core line skills in line with evolving industry requirements.

• Participating in pre-job planning to ensure safety and reliability.

• Upholding excellent customer relations when interacting with the public.

What makes you a great fit

• People who are comfortable working away from home (please note assessments will form part of the recruitment and selection process)

• Certificate III in ESI - Power System Distribution Overhead (or equivalent).

• Valid WA ‘HR' Class Driver's Licence.

• Proven experience in construction and maintenance of distribution electricity networks.

• HOU and LOU Switching experience (highly regarded but not essential).

• HC driver's licence (highly regarded but not essential)

• C2 Crane licence (highly regarded but not essential)

• Current authorisation and experience in Glove and Barrier work (highly regarded but not essential).

At Western Power, we're committed to your career growth and work-life balance. Here's what you'll enjoy:

• Excellent work life balance working 8 days on 6 days off roster
• Additional allowances: Up to $4,600 per 4-week roster (as per EA).
• Up to $2950 in travel and incidental allowances
• Up to $1650 for on call allowance
• Site allowance $2.50/hour
• Additional 19% averaged shift premium on all ordinary hours
• Salary packaging, social club activities, discounted health insurance and gym memberships.
• Award-winning employee recognition and benefits program.
• Two additional public holidays each year (as per EA).
• Be part of an innovative team driving renewable energy and decarbonisation.

Applications close on 27 October 2026

Learn more about Western Power: https://westernpower.com.au
Discover how we're building A Network for Life: https://westernpower.com.au