Leadership Development Specialist
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 Leadership Development Specialist is a new created opportunity working in our Perth CBD office.
Synergy’s Organisational Development and Learning (OD&L) team is supporting a workforce that is building readiness for the future and empowering leadership through ongoing growth, striving for continuous improvement. The team is responsible for building and growing capability across all levels of the organisation to ensure a ready and future fit workforce, evolve culture, drive employee engagement, and ensure the long terms success of leaders and the organisation.
The primary purpose of the Leadership Development Specialist is to plan, design, develop, facilitate, evaluate and review Synergy’s leadership development programs. The role is responsible for building future ready leaders, closing competency gaps and enabling our leaders to foster an exceptional workplace. The incumbent is an excellent facilitator and instructional designer, able to develop learning solutions in a range of formats including face-to-face and e-learning.
Job responsibilities:
- Manage the end-to-end leader induction program for externally recruited and internally promoted leaders at Synergy, ensuring they are set up for success.
- Create and manage a modular, blended learning solution which supports leaders to execute what is expected of them in leading team members through Synergy’s employee experience.
- Create and manage a leadership mentoring program, including developing learning resources to ensure mentors and mentees are set up for success.
- Apply learning and development expertise to design blended learning solutions which are fit for purpose and deliver maximum return on investment.
- Liaise closely with leadership and organisational development subject matter experts to understand learning requirements and deliver a suite of leadership development programs which is continuously refreshed to aligned to business needs and global trends, including both internally developed and externally sourced programs.
What you will bring:
- Demonstrated excellence in facilitation, with a genuine passion for creating engaging and impactful learning experiences.
- Proven experience applying instructional design principles.
- Proven experience with eLearning authoring tools such as RISE and Articulate.
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or equivalent and at least 7 years’ experience in senior learning and development roles in a corporate working environment.
- Demonstrated experience in learning and development roles, including projects requiring change management strategies, stakeholder engagement, influential communications, co-design and facilitation activities.
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
- Paid parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers
- 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.
Section 51
“Synergy is committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. As a measure to achieving equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) and section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth) will apply to this vacancy. We welcome applications from anyone who has the demonstrated skills and experience to successfully perform this role. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.”
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 22nd August 2025, however Synergy reserves the right to close applications when a suitable pool of candidates is identified.
Need some help?
Get in touch with our Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@synergy.net.au