Do you want to deliver work that truly matters to our community?
There’s never been a better time to join the energy industry! At Western Power we’re working towards our vision for a clean energy future and we’re looking for diverse, passionate people to join our team of world leading experts.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for Assessment & Approvals Specialist role at our Perth Head Office, on a 0.6 FTE (3 day a week) part time, 12 month maximum term contract (with the possibility of a further extension).
About this role
As the Assessment & Approvals Specialist, you will be required to support the business to identify safety, environment, quality and training (SEQT) constraints and requirements when planning and prioritising the development, maintenance and inspection of the network and the associated asset strategies. You will also be required to:
1. Identify key environmental, planning and/or heritage constraints and approvals to facilitate project design, scoping and successful delivery and assist Western Power in delivering outcomes by providing timely and relevant environmental advice (including technical/operational, approvals, strategy and risk).
2. Supporting the business to identify, manage and acquit SEQT requirements (including but not limited to environmental, health/pollution, heritage, land access, urban and regional planning and public safety requirements during the planning, development and prioritisation of the work program and associated projects in a timely manner.
3. Contribute to an inclusive, effective and safe working environment by taking responsibility for decisions and behaviours, and the consequences of these. In building relationships with immediate team members, business partners and external parties the incumbent is expected to drive commitment to, and model behaviours consistent with the company’s purpose, values and objectives.
About you
We are seeking someone with experience and attributes that include:
4. Bachelor’s Degree in safety, Environmental Science, urban and regional planning, law or related discipline.
5. 5+ years of experience in environmental, environmental, heritage and statutory planning approvals.
6. Demonstrated ability assessing and mitigating risks in design and asset management related activities.
7. Strong communication and written skills.
8. Proven ability to influence key internal and external stakeholders
9. Self-motivated and determined work ethic
10. Valid WA Driver’s License Class ‘C’ or ‘C-A’.
Joining Western Power
Our people play a vital role in creating an innovative, safe, and supportive workplace, living our values and delivering exceptional service to the communities in which we operate.
We are committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, women, young & mature age workers, the LGBTQI+ community.
We are an employer of choice, offering our employees a range of benefits that include:
11. Competitive salary plus 11% superannuation
12. Flexible work arrangements that support part time work, flexible working hours and working from home arrangements
13. Professional Development opportunities including training initiatives and study assistance
14. An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme
15. Access to five Employee Network Groups – First Nations, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, Diverse Sexualities and Genders, Women, and People with Disability – which celebrate and communicate the diversity of our workforce and connect diversity and inclusion to our broader business activities
16. The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year
17. Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership