About this role
<p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><strong>Senior Project Delivery Specialist – Permanent Full Time – Perth CBD</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Join Western Power’s Engineering & Design function in a role where your ability to turn complex information into clear, compelling insights will shape how work gets delivered across the portfolio.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Working closely with senior leaders, you’ll apply a structured, analytical approach to assess performance, synthesise data, and develop high-quality presentations, reports, and strategic materials that support informed decision-making. This isn’t a traditional project delivery role — it’s about connecting the detail, telling the story, and helping leaders see where to focus.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">You’ll play a key role in bringing together insights from across the business, supporting priority initiatives, and contributing to workshop facilitation and continuous improvement activities — all within a collaborative, delivery-focused engineering environment.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><strong>Your Role in Action</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Translate complex program and project data into clear, actionable insights to support decision-making across Engineering & Design</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Develop high-quality presentations, reports, and materials that effectively communicate performance, risks, and opportunities to senior leaders</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Collate and synthesise information from multiple stakeholders to create structured, compelling narratives</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Analyse delivery performance, identify trends, and highlight opportunities to improve cost, time, and quality outcomes</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Support the facilitation of workshops and key initiatives, contributing to continuous improvement across the portfolio</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Monitor and maintain reporting on program and project performance, ensuring data is accurate, relevant, and up to date</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Contribute to governance processes, reporting frameworks, and project delivery standards aligned to Western Power methodologies</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Provide support, guidance, and insights to project teams to enhance delivery outcomes and overall program performance.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><strong> </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><strong>What Makes You a Great Fit</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Tertiary qualifications in Project / Program Management, Business or related discipline</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Industry accreditation in planning and or project management principles, either PMBOK®, Prince2™, P3O™, MSP™, Agile</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Extensive knowledge and expertise in portfolio, programme and project management and or delivery, with experience within government regulated and/or engineering sectors preferred</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Demonstrated success in building and maintaining strong working relationships at all levels of an organisation as well as with external suppliers / providers</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">A seasoned professional with demonstrated success in developing effective program and project management frameworks</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Strong communication, writing and interpersonal skills, complimented by highly developed influencing skills</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Ability to align detail orientated tasks with the "big picture" and communicates accordingly</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Highly developed analytical skills, attention to details and business acumen</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Previous experience in providing project / program assurance and governance reviews and activities.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><strong>By joining Western Power</strong>, 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. <strong>You will also benefit from a range of perks and opportunities, including: </strong></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Over 50% of our employment opportunities are driven by career progression. </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Flexible work arrangements to support part time work, working hours and working from home arrangements. </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year. </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership. </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme. </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">An innovative team culture that’s enabling the transition to renewable energy and decarbonisation. </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">In addition to standard leave, enjoy three wellness leave days each year.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Access to end-of-trip facilities at our Perth office and South Metro Depot, perfect for cyclists. </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">22 weeks paid parental leave and 5 days of First Nations cultural leave to support family and cultural connections.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><strong>Applications</strong> <strong>close on 15 July 2026.</strong> </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">We value diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and LGBTQIA+ communities. As a <a style="color:black" title="https://work180.com/app/en-au/for-women/employer/western-power" href="https://work180.com/app/en-au/for-women/employer/western-power">WORK180</a>-endorsed employer for women, we are proud of our commitment to inclusion. You can learn more about this through our <a style="color:black" title="https://www.westernpower.com.au/about/what-we-do/reconciliation-action-plan/?_sqt=reconcilation%20action%20plan" href="https://www.westernpower.com.au/about/what-we-do/reconciliation-action-plan/?_sqt=reconcilation%20action%20plan">Reconciliation Action Plan</a> and <a style="color:black" title="https://www.westernpower.com.au/accessibility/" href="https://www.westernpower.com.au/accessibility/">Disability Access and Inclusion Plan.</a> </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><strong>Learn more about Western Power here: </strong><a style="color:black" href="https://www.westernpower.com.au/about/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">About (westernpower.com.au)</a> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><strong>Find out how we’re building A Network for Life:</strong> <a style="color:black" href="https://www.westernpower.com.au/resources-education/our-network-the-grid/a-network-for-life/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A network for life (westernpower.com.au)</a> </span></p><div></div>