Corporate Surveillance Officer

We have an exciting permanent opportunity for a Corporate Surveillance Officer to play a critical role in protecting Western Power’s people, assets, and operations. As part of our security team, you will provide real-time security and emergency management support across the Western Power network, monitoring advanced security systems, responding to incidents and alerts, and serving as a key point of contact for employees, contractors, and emergency services.

Your Role in Action  

• Monitor Western Power’s security management and safety systems, including CCTV and alarms, to identify, assess and coordinate responses to security incidents across the network.
• Serve as the 24/7 central point of contact for security-related incidents, ensuring timely escalation and coordination with internal stakeholders, security providers and law enforcement.
• Manage access control permissions across Western Power facilities, maintaining the security and integrity of sites throughout the Southwest Interconnected Network (SWIN).
• Oversee telematics and driver safety alerts for a fleet of more than 1,500 vehicles, responding to duress and high-risk events while supporting safe driving behaviours through reporting and analysis.
• Lead the response to physical security incidents as the on-duty Senior Security Officer, coordinating actions to protect people, assets and critical infrastructure.
• Conduct security investigations involving incidents affecting employees, facilities and network assets, including evidence gathering, reporting and liaison with police and other authorities.
• Analyse security trends, vulnerabilities and emerging threats, preparing incident reports, intelligence updates and recommendations to strengthen network security and resilience.
• Support broader business operations by providing surveillance and investigation assistance, managing specialist security equipment, and coordinating responses to maintenance and operational issues as required.

What Makes You a Great Fit 

• Proven experience in a corporate security, surveillance or emergency response environment, with the ability to remain calm and make sound decisions in high-pressure situations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills, with the ability to assess incidents, prioritise actions and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Confidence working both independently and collaboratively, maintaining focus and attention to detail across rotating day and night shifts.
• Experience using security technologies and complex computer systems, including CCTV, video management and access control platforms.
• A current C Class Driver’s Licence, with the ability to obtain Substation Entry qualifications.
• Relevant security and safety certifications, including a Certificate II in Security Operations, Construction White Card and Senior First Aid Certificate (or the willingness to obtain where applicable).

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.  
• 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.

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

Applications close on 27 August 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.