Fleet Maintenance Team Coordinator (Leading Hand)

Fleet Maintenance Team Coordinator (Leading Hand) – Permanent – Forrestdale

Plan and take a lead role in coordinating onsite work activities enabling the team to repair, service, maintenance and project work on Western Power’s heavy vehicle and mobile plant to ensure they are operating safely and maintained to manufacturers and Australian Standards and in accordance with customer requirements and Western Power standards in a safe, reliable, and affordable manner.

Your Role in Action

- Take accountability for safety in the work environment; ensure safe working practices are followed, attend safety training, and ensure that team members follow all safety procedures at all times.

- Be responsible for ensuring that the teams are meeting the required performance each day, in the completion of work. Work cooperatively within the teams and across Western Power.

- Plan and prioritising work, resource allocation and parts/material ordering and availability to enable the work to be undertaken and unplanned (e.g. breakdowns) work factored in

- Conducting planned and unplanned (e.g. breakdowns) work, including, inspection, complex fault diagnosis and rectifying problems related to the servicing and maintenance of Western Power’s heavy vehicles and mobile plant equipment.

- Overhaul, strip, and rebuild Western Power’s heavy vehicles and mobile plant equipment as per project plans and WorkSafe regulations and Australian Standards

- Take personal accountability for work performance and be open to other contributions. Work collaboratively within the team and across Western Power to effectively deliver objectives. Maintain open communication with team members and stakeholders.

- Challenge yourself, ask questions, and apply theory learned to practical on the job experiences. Share knowledge and experiences gained in the workplace, classroom, and community group activities with others.

What Makes You a Great Fit

- Trade certificate (AQF3) in either Heavy Duty Mechanics, Auto Electrics, Mechanical Fitter or Welding plus a combination of either Hydraulics, Electrics or Welding skills with a demonstrated technical experience.

- Motor Vehicle Repairer’s Certificate.

- Valid WA ‘C’ Class Drivers Licence (subject to business requirements).

- Valid WA ‘HR’ drivers’ licence.

- Demonstrated industry experience in leading and managing teams within a workshop environment.

- Relevant Network Authorisation including Construction industry white card and Basic Emergency Life Support etc. (must be obtained within the first month of employment)

- Leadership and Management (L&M)  -

- BSBLDR413 Lead effective workplace relationships.

- BSBXTW401 Lead and facilitate a team.

- BSBLDR414 Lead team effectiveness.

- BSBWHS411 Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures, and programs to meet legislative requirements.

- RIIBER402D Supervise on site operations (site supervision

- Work Health and Safety (WHS) units  -

- BSBWHS414 Contribute to WHS risk management

- BSBWHS415 Contribute to implementing WHS management systems.

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

- Over 50% of our employment opportunities are driven by career progression.

- 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, two additional days leave per year.

- Access to end-of-trip facilities at our Pert h office and South Metro Depot , perfect for cyclists.

- On-site café available for convenient meals and refreshments throughout the day.

- 22 weeks paid parental leave and 5 days of First Nations cultural leave to support family and cultural connections.

Applications close on 24 November 2026.

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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