Job Description

Metering Officer – 12 Month Max Term Contract – South Metro Depot, Forrestdale

The role will be responsible for performing metering field activities, ensuring 100% accuracy of metering installations, and full compliance with all Metering Services Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

Follows and adheres to standard policies and requirements for metering equipment and associated metering solutions. This will guarantee safe work practices and quality of service to the community.

This role is based at our brand-new state-of-the-art South Metro Depot in Forrestdale, conveniently located next to Tonkin Highway. Spanning across 120,000 square meters. With the latest infrastructure and technology, the depot empowers all employees to create that perfect work-life balance whilst operating in an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Your Role in Action

• Take personal accountability for safety in the work environment and ensure safe work practises are followed and a safe work environment maintained.
• Understand and operate within Western Powers Occupational Health and Safety systems and reporting including identifying hazards, taking corrective action and reporting all incidents.
• Transform the customer experience by showing empathy and innovation in finding and applying technical solutions.
• Compliance with Western Power’s Standard Metering Policies and Requirements.
• Resolution of complex technical issues.
• Take personal accountability for work performance and be open to other contributions. Work cooperatively within the team and across Western Power.
• Assist in training programs and field training as required.
• Ensure feedback to stakeholders to keep them informed particularly if job not going to plan where appropriate.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• A Grade Electrical Workers Licence (essential).
• Electrical Trade Certificate and hold a current WA Electrical Workers License.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Metering Officer or related discipline. Hold all appropriate industry licences or certificates of competency in accordance with the Energy Safety Act 2006.
• Sound experience in the fields of measurement, communications, electrical instrumentation and power metering.
• High Voltage (HV) Low Voltage (LV) and Time of Use metering.
• Computer programming (meter software) related to the commissioning and testing of the above meter Types.
• Different Communications equipment and technology (GPRS, DLC, TCP/IP, PSTN, Radio, Satellite Communications etc.).
• Sound understanding of metering processes and procedures, Metering Standards and Metering Code.

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 2 October 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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