Join Western Power and keep WA moving
We’re seeking a skilled and experienced Heavy Vehicle Road Transport Mechanic to join our team at Western Power’s brand‑new, state‑of‑the‑art South Metro Depot in Forrestdale, conveniently located just off Tonkin Highway or our Pinjarra depot located in the South
Your Role in Action
As a key member of our maintenance team, you’ll work hands‑on across Western Power’s fleet of heavy vehicles and plant, ensuring reliability, safety, and operational excellence.
Key responsibilities include:
This role offers variety, challenge, and the opportunity to work with a wide range of modern equipment in a high‑performing team.
Remuneration & Allowances
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 This package reflects our commitment to rewarding skills, experience, and flexibility.
What Makes You a Great Fit
You’ll bring strong technical capability, a safety‑first mindset, and the ability to work collaboratively.
Essential skills & experience:
Desirable licences (or willingness to obtain):
Why Join Western Power?
At Western Power, you’ll play a part in powering a cleaner energy future while building a long‑term, rewarding career. We invest in our people and support genuine career progression.
What’s in it for you:
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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At Western Power, we are responsible for the safe, reliable and affordable transmission and distribution of electricity to customers in south Western Australia. We maintain, operate and develop a network that covers 261,000 square kilometres and connects more than one million customers.
Without our people's talent and ambition, entire communities would be without power.That's why we invest heavily in their training and development, and equip them with whatever they need to keep safe and get the job done.
Bring your passion to one of our teams and you'll thrive alongside experts in every field, doing interesting and impactful work that will challenge you every day.