Senior Solution Architect

This is a unique and exciting time to be a Senior Solution Architect in the Digital Products team at Western Power. We are at the forefront of the energy transition in leveraging existing and new technologies, including microgrid, stand-alone power systems (SPS), battery storage solutions and incorporating increased levels of renewable energy such as roof top solar into the energy system. We're transforming the electricity network ensuring a cleaner, brighter and more resilient energy supply for the next generation.

We're also working hard on enabling the decarbonisation of the energy system by converting more of our energy consumption to electricity, including electric vehicles (EVs) as well as other initiatives to enable industry sectors to reduce emissions by switching to electricity.

The transition to the energy system of the future is reliant on innovations in digital technology to :

• Monitor, control and operate the network.
• Provide seamless service to our customers and ease connecting to the grid.
• Model, forecast and optimise the design of the network and get the most from our assets.
• Engage with our employees, make work in the field and the office easier and more enjoyable;
• Create efficiencies in our operations while keeping our people in the field, who cover vast distances, connected.
• Manage all aspects of our business for today and hereafter.

This is your opportunity to be part of delivering a greener, more sustainable energy future.

We are looking for an experienced, motivated Senior Solution Architect who can work in a forward-thinking environment and collaborate with suppliers and our business colleagues. This is a permanent, full-time role, based in our Perth CBD office.

About this role

As the Senior Solution Architect, you will be primarily accountable for the development of high-level and detailed technical designs for solutions and performing quality assurance on external service provider outputs. This will be achieved by utilising subject matter expertise and knowledge of application, data and integration technology components used in Western Power.

This position requires expertise and experience to ensure that high-level and detailed technical designs satisfy business expectations and comply with Western Power’s ICT standards. The role also provides ongoing guidance to internal and external developers during delivery.

About you

We’re seeking someone with experience and attributes that include :

Joining Western Power

Our people play a vital role in creating an innovative, safe, and supportive workplace, living our values and delivering exceptional service to the communities in which we operate.

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, women, young & mature age workers, the LGBTQI+ community.

We are an employer of choice, offering our employees a range of benefits that include :