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Perth WA 6000
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Engineering Team Leader
Location: Perth Office - CBD, WA, AU
29 Dec 2026
Engineering Team Leader – Permanent Full Time – Perth CBD
Step into a leadership role where you’ll guide a high-performing engineering team shaping the future of asset management. In this pivotal position, you’ll champion the development and implementation of best-practice strategies that optimise asset performance across their full life cycle.
You’ll define maintenance standards, drive performance assessment, and develop smart risk-mitigation and operational plans—ensuring our assets operate safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From establishing robust processes to influencing business-critical decisions, you’ll have a direct impact on achieving excellence across our asset classes.
Your Role in Action
Lead and inspire a team of engineering professionals in a dynamic and technically complex environment.
Drive innovation and continuous improvement, fostering the adoption of new technologies and best practices.
Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to enable effective collaboration.
Develop team capability and performance through proactive talent development and performance management.
Collaborate across the organisation to deliver on asset and system performance objectives.
Identify and implement improvements that enhance asset lifecycle management and operational efficiency.
Define asset selection criteria and prepare asset lists for annual replacement and maintenance programs.
Plan, schedule, and coordinate team activities to meet operational and strategic goals.
Lead root cause analysis for asset failures and ensure high-quality reporting standards.
Oversee annual maintenance planning and business case development aligned with strategies, network plans, and regulatory requirements.
Provide technical expertise to support network planning and regulatory submissions.
Ensure accurate data analysis and reporting using organisational information systems.
Maintain compliance with governance processes, including the Investment Governance Framework.
Monitor and analyse program performance for OPEX and CAPEX delivery to ensure successful outcomes.
What Makes You a Great Fit
Degree in Engineering
Eligible for Professional Engineer membership (MIEAust) with Engineers Australia
Extensive experience in commerce and asset management, complemented by expertise in asset failure investigations and root cause analysis
Knowledge and understanding of recognised Asset Management Frameworks and systems
Demonstrated ability in continuous improvement and innovation in the management of physical assets
Demonstrated experience leading, developing, and scheduling high-performing teams
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:
Over 50% of our employment opportunities are driven by career progression.
Flexible work arrangements to support part time work, working hours and working from home arrangements.
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 three wellness leave days each year.
Access to end-of-trip facilities at our Perth office and South Metro Depot, perfect for cyclists.
22 weeks paid parental leave and 5 days of First Nations cultural leave to support family and cultural connections.
Applications close on 12 January 2026.
We value diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and LGBTQIA+ communities. As a WORK180-endorsed employer for women, we are proud of our commitment to inclusion. You can learn more about this through our Reconciliation Action Plan and Disability Access and Inclusion Plan.
Learn more about Western Power here: About (westernpower.com.au)
Find out how we’re building A Network for Life: A network for life (westernpower.com.au)
Here’s how the job details align with your profile.
Job type
Part-time
Permanent
Full-time
Location
Perth WA 6000
Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
Parental leave
Opportunities for promotion
Gym membership
Insurance services
Salary packaging
Group activities
Full job description
Engineering Team Leader
Location: Perth Office - CBD, WA, AU
29 Dec 2026
Engineering Team Leader – Permanent Full Time – Perth CBD
Step into a leadership role where you’ll guide a high-performing engineering team shaping the future of asset management. In this pivotal position, you’ll champion the development and implementation of best-practice strategies that optimise asset performance across their full life cycle.
You’ll define maintenance standards, drive performance assessment, and develop smart risk-mitigation and operational plans—ensuring our assets operate safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From establishing robust processes to influencing business-critical decisions, you’ll have a direct impact on achieving excellence across our asset classes.
Your Role in Action
Lead and inspire a team of engineering professionals in a dynamic and technically complex environment.
Drive innovation and continuous improvement, fostering the adoption of new technologies and best practices.
Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to enable effective collaboration.
Develop team capability and performance through proactive talent development and performance management.
Collaborate across the organisation to deliver on asset and system performance objectives.
Identify and implement improvements that enhance asset lifecycle management and operational efficiency.
Define asset selection criteria and prepare asset lists for annual replacement and maintenance programs.
Plan, schedule, and coordinate team activities to meet operational and strategic goals.
Lead root cause analysis for asset failures and ensure high-quality reporting standards.
Oversee annual maintenance planning and business case development aligned with strategies, network plans, and regulatory requirements.
Provide technical expertise to support network planning and regulatory submissions.
Ensure accurate data analysis and reporting using organisational information systems.
Maintain compliance with governance processes, including the Investment Governance Framework.
Monitor and analyse program performance for OPEX and CAPEX delivery to ensure successful outcomes.
What Makes You a Great Fit
Degree in Engineering
Eligible for Professional Engineer membership (MIEAust) with Engineers Australia
Extensive experience in commerce and asset management, complemented by expertise in asset failure investigations and root cause analysis
Knowledge and understanding of recognised Asset Management Frameworks and systems
Demonstrated ability in continuous improvement and innovation in the management of physical assets
Demonstrated experience leading, developing, and scheduling high-performing teams
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:
Over 50% of our employment opportunities are driven by career progression.
Flexible work arrangements to support part time work, working hours and working from home arrangements.
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 three wellness leave days each year.
Access to end-of-trip facilities at our Perth office and South Metro Depot, perfect for cyclists.
22 weeks paid parental leave and 5 days of First Nations cultural leave to support family and cultural connections.
Applications close on 12 January 2026.
We value diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and LGBTQIA+ communities. As a WORK180-endorsed employer for women, we are proud of our commitment to inclusion. You can learn more about this through our Reconciliation Action Plan and Disability Access and Inclusion Plan.
Learn more about Western Power here: About (westernpower.com.au)
Find out how we’re building A Network for Life: A network for life (westernpower.com.au)
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Engineering Team Leader position is now open for candidates interested in the Work from home Jobs sector. This role in Perth offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Work from home Jobs is a plus.
