Head of Health, Safety and Environment
Perth
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 Health, Safety & Environment is an exciting opportunity in our People, Safety & Environment business unit based at our Perth Central Park office.
You are accountable for leading, managing and continuously improving health, safety and environmental systems, processes and practices to ensure Synergy provides both physical and psychosocial safety in the workplace while protecting and eliminating harm to the environment. You will champion sustainability and social value issues and promote Synergy’s health, safety and environment (HSE) strategies to the board, executive, key customers and external forums.
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:
- Develop and lead the HSE strategy aligned with organisational goals, regulatory requirements and industry best practise.
- Provide executive level leadership and advise on HSE risks, performance and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Establish, implement and maintain HSE management systems, policies and procedures across all sites and projects and drive a pro active safety culture promoting accountability, leadership, engagement and workforce participation
- Manage environmental performance including sustainability initiatives and regulatory reporting
- Provide strategic direction and mentorship, ensuring alignment with strategy while empowering individuals to achieve their potential.
- Ensure the health, safety and environment is at the forefront of decision making; conducting business in a manner that protects employees, the environment, stakeholders, customers, and communities and report to the ELT, Board and Board subcommittees (HRSC) and measure progress against HSE strategic plan(s) and enterprise HSE metrics.
- Facilitate a strong and proactive HSE culture across the organisation.
What you will bring:
- Tertiary qualifications in related Health, Safety and Environment field.
- Deep experience (10 years minimum) in health, safety & environmental management of heavy industry business, preferably power station assets or similar.
- Strong track record of environmental stewardship, compliance and practice development
- Extensive stakeholder engagement and people leadership experience.
- Preferred post graduate qualifications in specialised area or related commercial or environmental discipline (ie MBA or master’s in work, health and safety, environmental management)
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 16th July 2026, 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