Cable Jointer

**Ready to power up your career?**

**Ventia’s Western Power contract is growing—and so is our team. We’re currently seeking experienced Cable Jointers to be part of a dynamic workforce delivering essential services across WA. With recently increased rates, strong team culture, and genuine opportunities for career development, this is a standout chance to take the next step in your career with a company that values your contribution.

As a Cable Jointer, you will be instrumental in delivering safe and efficient upgrades to the electrical distribution network across Western Australia. This role involves working on both metropolitan and regional projects, contributing to the reliability and resilience of critical infrastructure. You’ll be part of a team focused on quality, safety, and timely execution of field operations.

**Key Responsibilities**

- Execute planned customer projects, including low-voltage (LV) cable and pillar terminations, high-voltage (HV) switchgear connections, installation of pad-mounted transformers, and streetlight and pit terminations
- Support critical network enhancement initiatives such as feeder reinforcements and transformer upgrades to improve system capacity and reliability.
- Contribute to the delivery of network resilience programs across both Metro and Regional WA
- Collaborate on infrastructure improvement projects throughout Metro and Regional WA, ensuring consistent service quality and reliability
- Ensure all field activities are conducted in accordance with safety, quality, and compliance standards

**What’s in it for you**

Ventia offers more than just a job—we provide a career pathway with genuine rewards and flexibility. As part of our Western Power team, you’ll enjoy:

- Regular opportunities to work away, with generous allowances
- Ongoing overtime and weekend work available for those who want extra earning potential
- Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
- Two rostered days off every fortnight
- A balanced mix of metro and regional work to keep things interesting
- Living Away from Home Allowance (LAFHA) of up to $355 per day for regional travel
- Access to brand new tools, equipment, and fleet vehicles

**What we’re looking for**

We’re seeking skilled and safety-focused Cable Jointers who bring experience, qualifications, and a great attitude to the team, as well as:

- Certificate III in ESI - Power Systems - Distribution Underground (UET30821) or an equivalent qualification
- Demonstrated experience in high-voltage (HV) and low-voltage (LV) Cable Jointing, ideally within a distribution network environment
- Paper Lead Cable Jointing qualifications are highly desirable
- Current and valid driver’s licence

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, LGBTQIA+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.

**How to apply**

**Position Reference Number**: 165208