Job Description

A career with Western Power offers opportunities to explore your full potential – whether you’re seeking new skills, wanting to diversify your knowledge of the business or are simply ready to tackle a new challenge.

You’ve got the ambition. We’ve got the platform. Let’s create something extraordinary.

Your Role in Action

If you have recently completed your bachelor’s or master’s degree end of 2025 or early 2026, We currently have an exciting mid-year opportunity for Engineering (Electrical) Graduates.

This is a unique and exciting time to be a part of the Electrical Engineering teams at Western Power. We are at the forefront of the energy transition in leveraging existing and new technologies, including microgrid, stand-alone power systems (SPS), battery storage solutions and incorporating increased levels of renewable energy such as roof top solar into the energy system.

We're transforming the electricity network ensuring a cleaner, brighter and more resilient energy supply for the next generation.  

Rotations Designed For You

• Four tailored rotations over two years across diverse teams and disciplines

• 70:20:10 learning framework: structured learning, mentoring, and hands-on experience

• Real projects, real responsibility — from day one

How We Light The Way For You

• Assigned Buddy: Your go-to guide throughout the program

• Mentoring Program: Learn from experienced professionals

• Monthly Lunch & Learns: Direct access to leadership

• Onsite Experience & Professional Memberships: Practical learning and industry recognition

• Networking & Social Events: Build connections across the business

• Cutting-edge Projects: Help design microgrids powered by 100% renewables

 What Makes You a Great Fit 

• You possess an Engineering Degree (Electrical, Electronic Communication, Computer Systems or alike) that is recognised by Engineers Australia as satisfying the academic requirements for appointment as a professional engineer.

• Enthusiastic approach to learning opportunities, including seeking and accepting feedback to enhance your own development and experience.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and willing to work with a diverse range of people.

• Constructive behaviours in line with Western Power values.

• Motivation and commitment to complete the graduate program.

• Commitment to safety in the workplace.

• Reside in WA and be either an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident or hold a valid working visa.

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.

• Access to end-of-trip facilities at our Perth office and South Metro Depot, perfect for cyclists.

• On-site café available for convenient meals and refreshments throughout the day.

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

Applications close on 31-May-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. 

Learn more about Western Power here: About (westernpower.com.au) 

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