Field Supervisor - Permanent Full-time - Kewdale Depot

Responsible for the daily supervision and coordination of operational field crews in conducting planned and unplanned network activities to ensures all assigned field-based work is completed in a safe, reliable, and efficient manner whilst maintaining the integrity of the network. To perform similar work to that of field crews, particularly in complex and time sensitive work activities or where operational needs are not met with current crew numbers.

The position is focused on 2 highly skilled teams in High voltage cable test teams involved in VLF testing & fault finding. And emergency response generators, for planned and fault deployment of LV generators & high voltage injection units to maintain supply both on the LV & HV network.

To ensure field crews are trained and in compliance with safety guidelines, inspecting work progress and meeting with appropriate stakeholders to discuss assigned work progress.

Your Role in Action

Coach safety representatives, prepare and present safety meetings and practice safe work principles
Ensure workers have required competencies to perform the tasks
Have an intimate knowledge of how operational field-based work is performed similar to that of field crews, particularly in complex and time sensitive work activities or where operational needs required it
Ensure prompt attendance of crew members to faults and isolate the network for repairs to maintain the integrity of the network and minimise customer impact
Responsible for review and sign off for all time sheets, including approving overtime hours to be worked and validating hours registered on the time sheet
Responsible for approving and managing all leave requests, and notify Field Operations Team Leader is any risks are identified that placed the delivery of work at risk
Responsible for hiring, assigning, and monitoring workload; determining work priorities; training; and performance management
Demonstrate and promote personal behaviours which are in line with business values, the code of conduct, standards, and expectations

What Makes You a Great Fit

Relevant and current trade-based qualification in a discipline such as - Electrical licence
Demonstrated, extensive and broad technical experience in networks or transmission/distribution industry, including appropriate licenses or certificates of competency
Highly developed teamwork and customer focus skills
Demonstrated experience in the implementation and execution of operation plans
A sound knowledge of networks construction maintenance and operations field practices
Incident investigation skills
Highly developed teamwork and customer focus skills
Advanced written, verbal and report writing skills

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.
On-site café available for convenient meals and refreshments throughout the day.
22 weeks paid parental leave and 5 days of First Nations cultural leave to support family and cultural connections.

Applications close on 26 March 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.

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