Field Supervisor (Albany)

Field Supervisor - Permanent - Albany Depot

The Field Supervisor will be responsible for the daily supervision and coordination of operational field crews in conducting planned and unplanned network activities to ensures all assigned field-based work is completed in a safe, reliable, and efficient manner whilst maintaining the integrity of the network. To perform similar work to that of field crews, particularly in complex and time sensitive work activities or where operational needs are not met with current crew numbers.

To ensure field crews are trained and in compliance with safety guidelines, inspecting work progress and meeting with appropriate stakeholders to discuss assigned work progress.

Your Role in Action  

• Coach safety representatives, prepare and present safety meetings and practice safe work principles


• Ensure workers have required competencies to perform the tasks


• Have an intimate knowledge of how operational field-based work is performed similar to that of field crews, particularly in complex and time sensitive work activities or where operational needs required it


• Ensure prompt attendance of crew members to faults and isolate the network for repairs to maintain the integrity of the network and minimise customer impact


• Responsible for review and sign off for all time sheets, including approving overtime hours to be worked and validating hours registered on the time sheet


• Responsible for approving and managing all leave requests, and notify Field Operations Team Leader is any risks are identified that placed the delivery of work at risk


• Responsible for hiring, assigning, and monitoring workload; determining work priorities; training; and performance management


• Demonstrate and promote personal behaviours which are in line with business values, the code of conduct, standards, and expectations

 What Makes You a Great Fit

• Relevant and current trade-based qualification in a discipline such as - Electrical Fitter / Mechanic Certificate 3, Trade Certificate or Distribution / Transmission Overhead or Certificate 3 Distribution Cable Jointer or equivalent


• Demonstrated, extensive and broad technical experience in networks or transmission/distribution industry, including appropriate licenses or certificates of competency


• Highly developed teamwork and customer focus skills


• Demonstrated experience in the implementation and execution of operation plans


• A sound knowledge of networks construction maintenance and operations field practices


• Incident investigation skills


• Highly developed teamwork and customer focus skills


• Advanced written, verbal and report writing skills

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.  


• 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.


• 22 weeks paid parental leave and 5 days of First Nations cultural leave to support family and cultural connections.


• Financial Assistance available for relocation (if eligible)

Applications close on 27 February 2026.

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. 

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