Joining from outside WA
There’s never been a better time to join the energy industry! We’re looking for diverse, passionate people to join our team of world leading experts.
Western Power offers generous relocation packages, visa assistance and support to eligible candidates. We have an extensive array of employee benefits on offer, including salary packaging benefits, and remote area benefits depending on location.
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 exciting opportunities for lineworkers and cable jointers across regional WA. When it comes to work-life balance, the opportunity to live and work in one of Western Australia’s vibrant smaller towns is hard to beat. Enjoy all the benefits that come with working for Western Power, plus the relaxed lifestyle and warmth of a welcoming local community.
We’re proud to be an inclusive, socially progressive business that celebrates the differences and talents of our people that make our workforce stronger, smarter, kinder, and more creative.
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Australians, people with disabilities, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, women, young and mature age workers, and members of the LGBTQI+ community to join us in creating a workforce reflective of the communities we serve.
If you’d like to discuss your eligibility and career options with Western Power, contact us.
Western Power Jurien Bay
Australia and the Western Power network
We build, maintain and operate the electricity network in the south west corner of Western Australia. The Western Power Network forms the vast majority of the South West Interconnected Network (SWIN), which together with all of the electricity generators, comprises the South West Interconnected System (SWIS).
Town profiles
We currently have exciting opportunities for Line Workers and Cable Jointers in many of these regional WA towns.
Population
- Approx. 37,000.
Shopping
- Coles supermarket
- Woolworths supermarket
- 2 x shopping centres with multiple specialty stores
Healthcare
- 2 hospitals (1 x private, 1 x public)
- Speech pathology
- Psychology
- Physiotherapy
- Occupational therapy services available
- 42 General Practitioners available
Education
Primary & Secondary Schools
- 8 x public primary schools, 4 x private primary schools, 2 x public high schools, 3 x private high schools
University
- Geraldton Universities Centre is an independent, not-for-profit, incorporated body, supporting university courses in Geraldton on behalf of a range of universities including CQ University, Charles Sturt University and the University of Southern Queensland.
Tafe
- Selective vocational courses available through Central Regional Tafe.
Public transport
Local Public bus service & link to Perth. Flights to Perth from Geraldton Airport. Taxi services available.
Sports
- Australian Rules Football
- Basketball
- Netball
- Soccer
- Roller Derby League
Things to see & do
- Water Sports including fishing
- Boating & sailing
- Many beaches with 4WD access
- Walking tracks
- Running
Real estate options
Remote depot benefits
- Living allowance of $100 per week
- Housing allowance of $230 per week
- 3 additional days leave per year
Population
Approx. 2000
Shopping
- IGA supermarket
- Closest Coles supermarket – 155km
- Closest Woolworths supermarket – 147km
- Beauty Salons
- Hairdressers
- Specialty stores
Healthcare
- General Practitioner
- Medical Centre with nurses
- Mobile speech pathology
- Psychology
- Physiotherapy
- Occupational therapy service’s visit town
Education - primary & secondary schools
- District School (Kindy – year 10)
- Year 11-12 limited classes (online)
Public transport
- Not available
Sports
- Basketball
- Cricket (junior only)
- Jujitsu
- Netball
- Football
- Hockey
- Golf
- Lawn Bowling
- Tennis & Yoga
- Gym opening soon!
Things to see & do
- Micro-brewery
- multiple bike tracks
- Sky diving
- Adventure Tours
- Water sports (boating, fishing etc)
- Many beaches with 4WD access
- Pony club
- Go-carts
- Motor cross
Real estate options
Remote depot benefits
- Living Allowance $100 per week
- Housing Allowance $200 per week
- 3 additional days leave per year
Population
Approx. 575
Shopping
- IGA supermarket
- Closet Coles supermarket – 130km, closest Woolworths – 115km
Healthcare
- 1 x hospital
- 1 x medical centre with General Practitioner
- Physiotherapy
- Podiatry & radiology & dental services available
Education
- Three Springs Primary School offers Pre-School (ages 4-5) & primary school (years 1-7).
- Junior High School (Year 8-10) is available at the Carnamah District High School (22kms south).
- A school bus service runs daily.
- Senior High School (Years 11-12) is situated at Morawa (56km North).
- A school bus service runs daily.
Tafe / University
- Limited Tafe courses are available through the Carnamah District High School. Geraldton or Moora are the closest centres for higher studies.
Public transport
- Not available
Sports
- Local Pool & skate park
- Hockey
- Football
- Cricket
- Basketball
- Netball
- Tennis clubs
Things to see & do
- Local playgroup for ages 1-4
- Talc Mine
- Wildflowers (August – October)
Real estate options
Remote depot benefits
- Living Allowance of $150 per week
- Housing Allowance of $160 per week
- 3 additional days leave per year
Population
- Approx. 1800
Shopping
- IGA & Farmer Jacks Supermarket
- Local butcher and bakery
- Closest Coles supermarket – 115km
- Closest Woolworths supermarket – 100km
Healthcare
- 1 x Hospital
- General Practitioner
- Chiropractor
Education
Primary & Secondary Schools:
- 1 x Public Primary School
- 1 x Private Primary School
- 1 x Public high school with boarding facilities.
Tafe
- Central Regional Tafe offering in person & online courses
Public transport
- Bus service to Perth & Geraldton
Sports
- Hockey
- Football
- Cricket
- Netball
- Tennis
- Horse clubs
- Clay target & rifle shooting
- Speedway
- Squash
- Darts
- Golf
Things to see & do
- Local swimming pool
- Many classes are run such as yoga
- Under 2 hours to Perth, just over an hour to the coast.
Real-estate options
Remote depot benefits
- Living Allowance of $100 per week
- Housing Allowance of $180 per week
- 3 additional days leave per year
Population
- Approx. 30,000
Shopping
- Coles supermarket
- Woolworths supermarket
- 2 x Shopping Centres with multiple specialty stores
Healthcare
- Hospital (Public)
- Speech pathology
- Psychology
- Physiotherapy
- Occupational therapy
- General Practitioners
Education
Primary & Secondary Schools:
- Ten primary schools (3 private & 7 public)
- 4 high schools (2 private & 2 public)
University
- Curtin University of Technology – Kalgoorlie Campus
- University of Western Australia
- University of Notre Dame Australia – Rural
- Clinical School of Western Australia
Tafe
- Variety of study options in industry, commerce, health and more. Campus offers hundreds of courses to be delivered in formats to suit you
Public transport
- Train service to/from Perth twice daily
- Town buses
- Local airport with flights to Perth
- Taxi services
Sports
Football, netball, basketball, rugby league, soccer, field hockey, and cricket. Other popular sports in Kalgoorlie include Soccer, tennis, lawn bowls, roller derby, rugby union, and swimming.
Things to see & do
Horse racing, Super Pit & other mines, Ccinema, heritage buildings.
Real-estate options:
Remote depot benefits
- Living allowance of $100 per week
- Housing allowance of $230 per week
- 3 additional days leave per year
Population
- Approx. 2600
Shopping
- IGA supermarket
- Limited specialty stores.
- Local bakery.
- Closest Coles supermarket – 160km
- Closest Woolworths supermarket – 160km
Healthcare
- Hospital
- Speech pathology
- Psychology
- Physiotherapy
- Occupational therapy
- General Practitioners
- Dentists
Education - Primary & Secondary Schools:
- 1 x private primary school
- 1 x kindy – year 12 public school.
Tafe
- Limited in person & online courses available
Public transport
Daily train service to Perth & Kalgoorlie.
Sports
- Football
- Netball
- Hockey
- Basketball
- Athletics
- Tennis
- Swimming
Things to see & do
- Military & railway museum
- Heritage walk & Merredin Peak
- Aboriginal cultural tours
Real-estate options
Remote depot benefits
- Living allowance of $100 per week
- Housing allowance of $160 per week
- 3 additional days leave per year
Population
- Approx. 200
Shopping
- IGA supermarket
- Limited specialty stores
- Closest Coles supermarket – 115km
- Closest Woolworths supermarket– 116km
Healthcare
Limited medical services available
Education
Primary & Secondary Schools
- 1 x Public Primary school (approx. 25 students).
- High school available via bus to Wyalkatchem Senior High School
Public transport
- Not available
Sports
- Golf
- Basketball
- Cricket
- Pistol Shooting
- Football
- Darts
- Tennis
- Hockey
- Netball
- Bowling
Things to see & do
- Drive-in movies & small museum.
Real-estate options
Remote depot benefits
- Living Allowance of $150 per week
- Housing Allowance of $160 per week
- 3 additional days leave per year
Population Approx. 332
Shopping
- IGA Xpress supermarket
- Limited specialty stores.
- Closest Coles supermarket – 105km
- Closest Woolworths supermarket– 156km
Healthcare
- 1 x hospital with physio services
- General Practitioner clinic available 2 days a week
Education
Primary & Secondary Schools
One public primary school
Public transport
- Not available
Sports:
- Bowls
- Cricket
- Football
- Golf
- Hockey
- Netball
- Tennis
- Swimming
Things to see & do
Community swimming
Real-estate options
Remote depot benefits
- Living allowance of $150 per week
- Housing allowance of $160 per week
- 3 additional days leave per year
Population
- Approx. 4000
Shopping
- IGA supermarket
- Coles supermarket
- Limited specialty stores
- Closest Woolworths supermarket – 83km
Healthcare
- 1 x Hospital with Obstetric & wide range of other services available
- General Practitioner
Education
Primary & Secondary Schools
- 3 x public primary schools
- 1 x senior high school with boarding facilities
- College of Agriculture
University
- Rural clinical school of WA located at Hospital
Tafe
- Modern facilities with a range of courses on offer
Public transport
Bus services to Perth, Taxi available
Sports
- Little Athletics
- Football
- Basketball
- Netball
- Hockey
- Squash
- Gym Facilities
- Swimming
Things to see & do
- Indoor swimming pool
- Horse racing
- Skate Park
Real-estate options:
Remote depot benefits
- Living allowance $100 per week
- Housing allowance $180 per week
- 3 additional days leave per year
Population
- Approx. 3600
Shopping
- Woolworths supermarket
- Limited specialty stores
- Closest Coles supermarket – 90Km
Healthcare
- 1 x Hospital with additional services.
- General Practitioners
Education
Primary & secondary schools
- 1 x public primary school
- 1 x private primary school
- 1 x public high school
Tafe
Range of courses with flexible study options.
Public transport
Bus service to Perth.
Sports
- Pool
- Pony Club
- Bowling
- Hockey
- Netball
- Football
- Basketball
- Golf
- Tennis
- Cricket
Things to see & do
- Pink Lakes
- Porongurups
- Premier Flour Mill
- Historic buildings & walk
Real-estate options
Remote depot benefits
- Living allowance $100 per week
- Housing allowance $180 per week
- 3 additional days leave per year.
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