Job Description

New Energy – Environment, Approvals & Community

We’re building Western Australia’s energy future — and we’re always keen to connect with people who can help navigate the environment, approvals, land and community work that makes new energy infrastructure possible.

By joining our New Energy – Environment, Approvals & Community Talent Community, you’ll be among the first to hear about upcoming opportunities aligned to your expertise. We don’t match roles based on job titles alone — we look at your skills, potential and what you bring to the table.

You’ll be pre-screened and aligned to curated talent pools, giving you early visibility of roles as they arise — often before they’re advertised. Many opportunities will support Clean Energy Link (CEL) and broader new energy programs across planning, approvals and delivery

Opportunities Across Levels & Expertise

(including but not limited to)

• Environmental Advisors / Environmental Planners
• Approvals Specialists (environmental / planning / regulatory)
• Land Access / Stakeholder / Traditional Owner engagement roles
• Community Engagement Advisors / Social performance-aligned roles
• Senior / Principal specialists as well as emerging capability pipelines

What You’ll Bring to the Table

• Demonstrated experience in environment and/or planning approvals for complex infrastructure (WA experience advantageous)
• Confidence working with regulators, internal delivery teams and external stakeholders in high-risk environments
• Strong communication, problem-solving and ability to manage competing priorities
• Practical understanding of how approvals, land access and community outcomes influence project delivery
• Alignment to our values, a desire to grow, and a commitment to community-centred outcomes

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.

• Grow with us – we’re serious about internal talent; we’ll help you shape a clear career path and support your development every step of the way.
• In addition to standard leave, enjoy three wellness leave days each year.
• 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. 
• Be part of a forward-thinking finance team – we’re driving innovation, supporting bold change, and helping deliver real impact for the Energy Transition & decarbonisation.

We value diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and LGBTQIA+ communities. Find out more about our Reconciliation Action Plan and Disability Access and Inclusion Plan. 

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

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