Distributed Energy Resources (Solar and Battery) Connections …, Perth

**Distributed Energy Resources (Solar and Battery) Connections Technical Officer**:

- Location: Perth Office
- CBD, WA, AU- 7 Nov 2025- **Distributed Energy Resources (Solar and Battery) Connections Technical Officer
- Perth CBD
- Permanent**- This position will assist in enhancing the technical performance of the wider Small-Scale DER Connections team while acting as an intermediary between all relevant stakeholders to deliver effective DER customer outcomes.

** Your Role in Action**-
- Act as a second-level escalation point for technical issues raised by customers or internal stakeholders
- Undertake regular training sessions with each team member on DER technical requirements, encouraging continuous improvement and enhancing battery and solar knowledge
- Complete own caseload, including system cluster assessments and associated complex matters
- Identify and resolve issues impacting case progression, ensuring timely outcomes
- Conduct quality assurance checks to support consistent assessments across the team
- Build strong collaborative relationships with internal groups such as Customer Funded, Electrical Inspectors, Metering, Standards and Customer Relations Consultants
- Support effective engagement with external stakeholders including electricians, electrical contractors and service providers-
- **What Makes You a Outstanding Fit**-
- WA Certificate of Education / Completion of year 12 with English and Mathematics, with extensive relevant experience in transactional/processing and coordination activities.
- VET/Tertiary studies in a related field (e.g. electrical trade, engineering, energy systems)
- Working knowledge of electrical standards and policies (e.g. WASIR, AS/NZS standards, WAER
- Significant experience in a high-volume and complex customer, technical or utility environment
- Ability to interpret and communicate complex technical requirements clearly to varied audiences
- Advanced interpersonal and teamwork skills with experience liaising across internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to assess complex technical enquiries and define safe, compliant solutions
- Demonstrated ability to support others through knowledge sharing, coaching, or mentoring-
- 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 two wellness leave days each year.
- Access to end-of-trip facilities at our Perth office and South Metro Depot, perfect for cyclists.
- On-site café available for convenient meals and refreshments throughout the day.-
- **Applications** **close on 20 November 2025** Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3pu461