Crane Operator

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Ventia's Western Power contract is growing—and so is our team. We're currently seeking experienced Crane Operators 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 Crane Operator, you'll play a vital role in supporting the safe and efficient delivery of distribution network upgrades across Western Australia. This hands-on position involves operating mobile slewing cranes and working across both metro and regional areas to enhance infrastructure reliability and resilience.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform planned distribution works, including installation and replacement of poles, ground stays, transformers, and switchgear
• Operate mobile slewing cranes to support pole replacements and lifting activities
• Assist with network upgrade projects such as reconductoring and transformer installations, including plant operation
• Contribute to network resilience initiatives, particularly in regional communities
• Work across metropolitan and regional WA to support infrastructure improvement efforts
• Ensure all field operations are conducted in line 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 Crane Operators who bring experience, qualifications, and a great attitude to the team, as well as:

• Valid Mobile Slewing Crane ticket with demonstrated hands-on experience in crane operations
• Proven background in powerline work, particularly within Western Australia
• Experience working on Western Power projects is advantageous but not essential
• Crane supplementary training and live work experience are highly desirable
• Current driver's licence: HR class is strongly preferred
• High Risk Work Licences including C2 - C6, DG, LF, CV, or higher

We're open to covering relocation costs for the right candidate and encourage qualified Crane Operators from interstate and New Zealand to apply.

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

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Position Reference Number: 165212