Business Support Trainee
Perth
Why Join Synergy?
Synergy is WA’s leading energy provider, driving innovation in renewables like wind farms and big batteries. We’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and increasing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander representation across our business.
To learn more about working with Synergy, we encourage you to visit our website.
Role Description:
Start Your Career with Synergy’s Aboriginal Traineeship Program
Position: Business Support Trainee
Location: Central Park, Perth
Start date: February 2026
Are you looking to start your career, return to work, or try something new?
Synergy’s Aboriginal Traineeship Program is a great opportunity to earn while you learn, gain real experience, and complete a nationally recognised qualification.
Job responsibilities:
About The Program
This 12-month program offers holistic support, mentoring, and structured training to help you build your personal and professional skills.
As a Business Support Trainee, you’ll be placed in one of five business areas: Learning and Development, Health and Safety, Cyber, Procurement and Project Management.
You’ll be supported every step of the way with structured training, mentoring, and hands-on experience that will build the foundation for long-term success.
Throughout the program, you’ll:
- Work in a professional office environment
- Learn from experienced mentors and team members
- Use Microsoft Office to create documents and support daily tasks
- Help with emails, calendars, meetings, and records
- Collaborate with different teams across Synergy
- Gain insights into how an energy business operates
What you will bring:
You don’t need any previous work experience, just a great attitude and a desire to grow. We’re looking for someone who is:
- Reliable and committed to completing the traineeship
- Has an interest in building a career in business, administration or project work
- Enthusiastic and eager to learn
- Friendly, respectful, and a team player
- Good communication skills
- Organised with good attention to detail
- With basic computer literacy and a willingness to learn new systems
If you’ve got a positive, flexible attitude, keen to learn and want to be part of the Synergy team, we’d love to hear from you!
What you’ll get
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, and we want you to be part of it. This opportunity will provide you with:
- Full-time paid traineeship (12 months)
- A fully funded qualification: Certificate III in Business (BSB30120)
- Real life, hands-on experiences
- Support from senior team members, supervisors and Aboriginal mentors
- Exposure to the energy and business sectors
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. 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.
“Synergy is committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. As a measure to achieve equality, this vacancy is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants under Section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA).
Apply now
To be eligible for this program, you must:
• Be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent
• Be 18 years of age or older
• Have completed Year 10 or equivalent
• Be committed to full-time work (37.5 hours/week) for 12 months, this includes one day per week at TAFE
• Provide a current National Police Clearance.
If you are interested in applying, please click ‘Apply’ or email layla.yu@synergy.net.au if you need assistance with your application.
Applications close at 5pm, 26 October 2025.