We're leading Western Australians to their intelligent energy future.
And we want you to be part of it.
You might know us as Western Australia's largest electricity generator and energy retailer, supporting 1.2 million customers across the state.
But what you might not know, is that we’re investing in renewable energy projects, including wind farms and big batteries, to help build a more sustainable and reliable future.
Our Big Battery is now live in Kwinana, we’re expanding the Warradarge Wind Farm, the WA EV Network has launched, and we have many other projects in the works.
We're a purpose-driven organisation, owned by the people of WA. Our commitment is to ensure all Western Australians have access to secure, reliable, and sustainable energy.
We believe that the benefits of renewable energy aren’t just for some, they're for everyone.
This is where you come in.
Role Description:
The Head of Organisational Design & Development is an exciting opportunity in our People, Safety & Environment business unit based at our Perth Central Park office.
This role is accountable for leading the design and development of Synergy’s organisational capability, encompassing culture, organisational design, strategic workforce planning, leadership and learning frameworks. It ensures performance and talent initiatives are aligned to Synergy’s purpose and long‑term strategy, enabling a high‑performance, continuously learning organisation.
The role drives enterprise capability uplift through the design and delivery of contemporary learning programs and development frameworks that support strategic priorities and build sustainable organisational capability.
Reporting to the Executive General Manager People Safety and Environment, this role works as a collaborative member of the senior leadership team and demonstrates a commitment to safety, customer and community centricity, and creating a high-performance culture where people thrive and seamlessly adapt to change.
Job responsibilities:
- Accountable for organisational development initiatives with an aim to support scalability, innovation, and operational efficiency in the organisation, including employee engagement and employee experience.
- Accountable for the creation of strategies relating to Synergy’s internal capability at all levels of the organisation.
- Review and renew Synergy Leadership competencies and design a leadership suite that supports strategy, increases accountability, safety and operational discipline at different stages of career.
- Design Synergy’s cultural framework and tools to increase cultural literacy and facilitate People BP capability build in coaching leaders in inclusive culture and journey to high performance.
- Lead teams to assess learning outcomes and continuously improve programs based on data-driven insights, consider optimal utilisation cost to run and the capability uplift return on investment.
What you will bring:
- Tertiary qualifications in a related field such as organisational psychology, HR, adult learning, or business administration.
- 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in L&D, or related disciplines, with a proven track record of success at an executive level.
- 10+ years’ experience in the design, development delivery and evaluation of capability development initiatives or programs.
- Demonstrated knowledge of best practice in modern adult learning and learning tools and systems.
- Experience leading large-scale organisational development and culture transformation projects
So, what's it like working for Synergy?
As one of Australia's most trusted utility brands, we value our customers, the community we operate in, and our people. When you work with us, you'll be joining an inclusive and proactive organisation, one that enables innovative thinking, accountable leadership, and collaboration. It's how we're creating an exceptional workplace, and we want you to be part of it.
At Synergy we have a wide range of benefits designed to help you balance your work and home life, support your health and wellbeing along with having access to professional development opportunities.
Here's a just a few of the benefits you'll have access to as a Synergy employee:
- Flexible work arrangements
- Generous paid parental leave
- Other leave options including reproductive and purchased annual leave
- Volunteer leave so you can give back to your community
- Learning and development opportunities
More details can be found here
At Synergy we believe in creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone can thrive and feel a true sense of belonging. We're proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer by the Diversity Council of Australia. We celebrate our diversity and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, especially those from underrepresented groups.
Have we sparked your interest? We hope so. It’s an exciting time for energy in Western Australia – and you’re connected to it.
Click 'Apply' below to get started with your application.
Applications close Friday 12th June, however Synergy reserves the right to close applications when a suitable pool of candidates is identified.
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Need some help?
Get in touch with our Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@synergy.net.au