Line Worker – Western Power – Western Australia
Brunel is partnering with Western Power to recruit experienced UK Line Workers who are ready to relocate to Western Australia. Full visa sponsorship is available for individuals and their families.
Why Western Australia?
- More sunshine, space and time together for families.
- Shorter commutes and strong, welcoming communities where family life comes first.
- Stable future with a company that invests in your development, offering pathways for progression and long‑term security.
Your Role
As a Lineworker, you’ll construct and maintain Western Power’s transmission and distribution networks, respond quickly to faults, and ensure quality, safety, and reliability across the grid.
- Attend and rectify faults to restore supply quickly.
- Complete construction and maintenance to Western Power standards.
- Participate in pre‑job planning to identify and mitigate risks.
- Maintain strong customer relationships while representing Western Power in the field.
You’ll work a 37.5‑hour week (Monday to Friday). Overtime opportunities are available for those who want to earn more.
What You’ll Bring
- Recognized UK Lineworker Trade Qualification – Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrical Power Engineering (Distribution and Transmission), City & Guilds Level 2, or equivalent.
- Competency in live line work, fault finding, and network restoration.
- Full UK driving licence, with the ability to convert to a Western Australia ‘HR’ Class Licence upon relocation.
- Switching experience (HOU/LOU or equivalent) highly regarded.
Earning Potential
Earn up to $180,000 AUD per year (excluding availability allowance). Overtime or call‑outs can boost your income by an additional $20,000–$40,000+ annually.
Benefits
- $15,000 relocation support + visa costs covered.
- Site allowance: $2.50 per hour.
- Availability allowance: up to $82.57/day (Mon–Thu), $165.13/day (Fri–Sun), $330.24/day (major holidays).
- Remote living allowance: up to $150/week.
- Remote housing allowance: up to $360/week.
- High‑voltage or EHV work allowance: $57.41/day.
- Electrical licence allowance: $52/week.
- Meal & travel allowances: ATO rates (updated yearly).
- Overtime meal allowance: $37.65 per meal.
- Extra leave: buy up to 4 additional weeks per year.
- Regional benefits: extra leave and loadings for eligible depots.
- After 12 months of continuous service, you may be eligible for support towards permanent residency costs.
Where You’ll Work
- Moora
- Jurien
- Picton
- Northam & Korda
Seniority Level
Associate
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Distribution and Customer Service
Industries
Utilities and Services for Renewable Energy
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