Talent community
Stay connected. Get personalised opportunities. Build your future with us.
Why join a talent community?
Our talent communities are a great way to express interest in joining our team, even if the perfect role isn’t open right now. When you join, you’ll be added to curated talent pools based on your skills and experience and you'll be among the first to hear about new opportunities as they arise.
How our talent community works for you
- Get early access to opportunities - We reach out to our talent community before posting roles more widely.
- Stay informed, not overwhelmed - Get occasional updates on company news, team insights, and open roles that match your background.
- No pressure, no spam - Just a smart way to stay in the loop and keep your career options open.
Building an inclusive future
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.
Explore our talent communities
Find the group that best fits your background and goals and take the first step toward what’s next. Whether you’re actively job hunting or just exploring what’s next, we’d love to hear from you.
Commitment to privacy and data protection
By joining a talent community, you agree to receive communications and updates about Western Power, including company news and relevant career opportunities. Your resume may be shared with hiring managers to support and advocate for your application as suitable roles arise.
We are committed to managing your personal information responsibly and in line with our privacy statement and applicable legislation. You can opt out of communications at any time by replying "unsubscribe" to our emails or updating your preferences within your profile.
Western Power collects personal information through its Talent Community pages to manage talent pools, identify and engage prospective candidates, communicate career opportunities, and support future recruitment activities. By joining a Talent Community, you can express interest in future employment opportunities with Western Power and receive information about relevant roles and career updates. This purpose is described on the Talent Community page. [westernpower.com.au]
What we collect
We may collect:
- Your name and contact details (such as email address and telephone number)
- Information about your skills, qualifications, licences, certifications and work experience
- Your resume, CV and employment history
- Details about your career interests, preferred location, discipline or area of expertise
- Information about your eligibility to work in Australia
- Information you provide in correspondence or interactions with our recruitment team
- Any additional information you choose to provide
Western Power collects this information directly from you when you join a Talent Community, submit your details, upload a resume, express interest in employment opportunities, or otherwise engage with our recruitment processes.
Why we collect your information
We collect, use and handle your personal information to:
- Maintain and manage Western Power Talent Communities
- Assess your suitability for current and future employment opportunities
- Match your skills, qualifications and experience to available roles
- Contact you about relevant career opportunities, recruitment campaigns and employment updates
- Share candidate information with hiring managers and recruitment personnel where appropriate
- Support workforce planning and future talent attraction activities
- Communicate information about Western Power, its culture, work environment and career opportunities
- Meet legal, regulatory and governance obligations relating to recruitment and employment
How we may use and share your information
Western Power may use and disclose your personal information:
- Internally, to People & Culture, hiring managers and other employees involved in recruitment, workforce planning or talent management activities
- To contractors and service providers supporting recruitment, talent acquisition, candidate management and website hosting services
- To recruitment platform providers and technology providers supporting our Talent Community processes
- To government agencies, regulators or oversight bodies where required or authorised by law
We only share personal information where it is necessary for these purposes and in accordance with applicable laws.
Providing information
Providing your personal information is voluntary. However, if you choose not to provide requested information, Western Power may be unable to include you in a Talent Community, assess your suitability for future opportunities, or contact you regarding relevant roles.
How we protect your information
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, interference and loss, as well as unauthorised access, modification or disclosure.
Consent – Sensitive Personal Information
If you choose to provide sensitive personal information as part of your Talent Community profile or recruitment-related interactions, you consent to its collection, use and disclosure in accordance with this notice and Western Power’s Privacy Policy.
Further information
For more information about how Western Power manages personal information, including how to access or correct your information or make a privacy complaint, please refer to our Privacy Policy. This Talent Community may be used to communicate future opportunities and, where appropriate, candidate information may be shared with hiring managers to support recruitment activities.