Social Performance Team Leader

1 day ago

Australia Western Power Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Social Performance Team Leader – Permanent Full Time – Perth CBD

Join Western Power and play a pivotal role in shaping Western Australia's energy future.

As the Social Performance Team Leader, you'll guide a team of specialists in delivering social performance across major transmission projects. This role provides strategic leadership across stakeholder and community engagement, heritage approvals, social impact and social value - ensuring Western Power puts people in the heart of infrastructure project development and continues to build trusted relationships as we power the State's sustainable future.

Your Role in Action  

Manage a small team of engagement, social impact and heritage approval specialists through effective leadership, performance management and peer support.Lead and manage the implementation of Western Power's social performance framework for transmission energy transition projects through providing specialist services and advice onStakeholder and community engagementSocial impact and value assessments, management and monitoring Heritage approvals and protecting cultureUnderstand and provide technical advice as required on Western Power's legal and regulatory obligations related to all heritage, social performance and engagement activities.Drive improvement in Western Power's relationship with stakeholders and provide internal strategic advice on managing complex and contentious social and heritage issues.Drive internal awareness and acceptance of Western Power's social performance approach and act as an advocate of protecting culture and stakeholder insights being embedded into decision making.Develop cross divisional relationships and alignment across the business.Establish, develop, and maintain valued relationships with internal and external stakeholders including creating and nurturing advocates to support Western Power's growth and success.Manage and monitor the utilisation of assigned budgets and resources in consideration of affordable outcomes for our customers.Manage and monitor social impact reporting and data in consideration of Western Power's objectives.

What Makes You a Great Fit 

Tertiary qualification in Communications, Social Sciences, Social Planning, Marketing, or related disciplineExtensive knowledge and expertise with at least 10+ years' experience in delivering engagement and/or social performance programs in mining, construction and/or large infrastructure programs.Demonstrated experience in leading and motivating a professional team to achieve business goalsDemonstrated ability to execute large, complex programs of work with the ability to provide significant guidance, advice, and counselStrong stakeholder management skills both within and outside of the organisation, with the ability to influence and negotiateStrong business acumen, analytical and problem-solving skills and exposure to risk management and governance processesHighly developed analytical skills required to be applied to complex organisational challenges and opportunities.

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. You will also benefit from a range of perks and opportunities, including: 

Over 50% of our employment opportunities are driven by career progression.  Flexible work arrangements to support part time work, working hours and working from home arrangements. 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. An innovative team culture that's enabling the transition to renewable energy and decarbonisation.   In addition to standard leave, enjoy three wellness leave days each year.Access to end-of-trip facilities at our Perth office and South Metro Depot, perfect for cyclists.22 weeks paid parental leave and 5 days of First Nations cultural leave to support family and cultural connections.

Applications close 19 November 2025

We value diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and LGBTQIA+ communities. As a WORK180-endorsed employer for women, we are proud of our commitment to inclusion. You can learn more about this through our Reconciliation Action Plan and Disability Access and Inclusion Plan. 

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