OT Software Developer

We're seeking a OT Software Developer with experience in Operational Technology (OT) Systems for a brand-new permanent opportunity within our operational technology team. This is your chance to take your IT/OT system development skills and carve out a fresh, exciting career path in the Energy Industry. Work with emerging tech you won’t find anywhere else and play a hands-on role in driving WA’s transition to renewable energy. 

If you're passionate about software application development across operational technology (SCADA control systems) and working with cutting-edge real-time software solutions, we want to hear from you.

Your Role in Action

• Deliver real-time software solutions that enable our mission-critical control systems (SCADA) ensuring safe, reliable, and affordable energy for WA.
• Collaborate with a passionate OT team on cyber security, control systems, and development frameworks to tackle complex technical challenges head-on.
• Drive innovation by identifying smarter, faster ways to design software, boost efficiency, and enhance customer experience.
• Champion software design excellence, sharing your expertise in programming, testing, and OT best practices.
• Provide system support, maintenance, and configuration for real-time operational technology systems.
• Collaborate and build strong relationships with technical subject matter experts and stakeholders, ensuring service levels are maintained and project deliverables remain on track.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Proficiency in programming and scripting languages.
• Experience working within complex IT/OT environments, ideally at scale.
• Solid understanding of software support services - no need to know our niche systems; we’ll support your learning.
• Knowledge of configuration management, release management and incident management.
• A continuous improvement mindset, always looking to refine software design, development, and service delivery.
• Tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline

Highly Desirable

• Experience with the GE PowerOn Advantage product suite

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.

Applications close on 25 September 2025 

We value diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and LGBTQIA+ communities. Find out more about our Reconciliation Action Plan and Disability Access and Inclusion Plan. 

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