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As a Lineworker, you''ll ensure our community has a safe and reliable electricity supply by constructing and maintaining transmission and distribution networks. You''ll respond quickly to faults to minimise disruptions, deliver high-quality work, and adapt to evolving industry standards. Working in various conditions, you''ll plan and execute tasks safely and efficiently while maintaining positive customer interactions. This is an exciting opportunity for a Lineworker on a Permanent Full Time Based at our Narrogin or Katanning Depots. Narrogin and Katanning are large towns in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, 192 kilometres southeast of Perth on the Great Southern Highway between Pingelly and Wagin. With small, friendly community you can be part of a town where neighbours know your name, and both towns have vibrant multicultural communities. Towns that offer rural lifestyle to those who seek the peace of the country with reasonable proximity to the city. Narrogin and Katanning offer all the amenities you need, shopping, Hospital, schools, cafes and hotels. This role is covered under the CEPU Agreement and offers an attractive hourly base rate ranging from $56.00 to $66.52 per hour, dependent on qualifications and authorisations held. In addition, employees receive a site allowance of $2.50 per hour applied to all hours worked. A Housing Allowance of $200 per week as well as Remote Depot Allowance $100 per week. An additional allowance is payable to employees participating in the Availability Roster, in accordance with the Agreement. This package reflects our commitment to rewarding skills, experience, and flexibility. Your Role in Action Attending and rectifying faults in a timely manner will ensure minimal loss of supply and less disruption to the customer. Complete allocated construction and maintenance work to Western Power standards ensuring consistent quality across the network. Maintaining and enhancing core Line skills with changing industry standards and business requirements. Participating in prejob planning to identify risks, hazards and task variables and control measures to ensure safe, reliable and affordable job completion. Working in environmental elements to complete jobs subject to adequate safety and control measures being implemented. Good customer relations are upheld when working in the field especially where there is direct contact with the public. What Makes You a Great Fit Or - New Zealand Electricity Supply (Distribution) Minimum Level 4 Valid WA HR'' Class Drivers Licence Demonstrated industry experience in the construction and maintenance of the distribution electricity network G&B or Stick Live line is highly regarded but not essential HOU and LOU Switching is highly regarded but not essential 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. Benefits and Opportunities Over 50% of our employment opportunities are driven by career progression. 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 thats enabling the transition to renewable energy and decarbonisation. In addition to standard leave, enjoy an extra three leave days each year. We value diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and LGBTQIA+ communities. #J-18808-Ljbffr