Switching Operator

Switching Operator

**Date**:7 Apr 2025

**Location**:Forrestdale, WA, AU, 6112

**Company**:Ventia

**Switching Operator**

**Ventia** has been awarded a fantastic **new 5-Year contract**, and we're on the lookout for **3** more experienced **Switching Operators** to join our team on the **Western Power Contract** Plus, we’ve just r**aised our rates**, making this the perfect time to come on board Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to elevate your career with us
- $68.00ph + Overtime & weekend penalties
- $4.00 per hour site allowance
- Regional and Metropolitan work - LAFHA for regional work up to $341.90 per day
- 10/4 Roster
- 3% rate escalation coming in 2025
- This critical role will see you responsible for planning and delivering HV and LV switching programs on the Western Power Network.

**What’s on Offer**
**Ventia** have partnered with some reputable organisations to be able to offer discounts on Health Insurance, Banking (new home loans, credit cards, everyday bank accounts), flights & accommodation, car hire, car leasing and much more, we also offer the following:

- Secure Your Future: Enjoy a stable 5-Year Contract
- Work Life Balance: Experience our 10/4 Roster
- State of the Art Depot: Work at our modern facility in Forrestdale
- Top-Notch Gear: Get access to brand new trucks, equipment, tools, and PPE

**About you**
- Authorised to perform HV, LV and Transmission switching on the Western Power Network
- Demonstrated field experience performing low & high voltage switching operations
- Hold a current driver's licence
- Safety focused and strong adherence to policies and procedures
- This is an exciting time to join **Ventia** as we return to partner with **Western Power** to seamlessly connect our homes, businesses, and essential community infrastructure to an increasingly renewable energy mix, supercharging our vibrant West Australian lifestyle. For over 70 years, **Western Power** has been providing Western Australians with safe, reliable and efficient energy.

The scope of work will include the delivery of maintenance services across Western Power's transmission, distribution network and the maintenance of large complex assets, whilst servicing customers in city centres, regional and remote communities.

**About Ventia**

**Ventia** is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities. We pride ourselves on working smart, safely and sustainably, harnessing the latest technologies and brightest minds. With a diverse and proud heritage, we have a track record of delivering essential services to the communities in which we operate.

**Diversity**

**Ventia** is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGTBQI+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.

**Position Reference Number: 162641**

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