Manager Technology Strategy

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 Manager, Technology Strategy role is a newly created opportunity in our Digital and Technology Delivery Enablement Team based at our Perth Head Office site.

The Manager of Technology Strategy leads a practice with a primary focus on Synergy’s one to five year digital and technology strategies, invest requirements and planning to bridge the gap between current and future state architecture.

Job responsibilities:

Defining Synergy’s digital and technology investment portfolios that are financially supported and well understood.
Maintaining and communicating our 1-5 year strategic technology directions that is linked to defined business outcomes and value, the organisational strategy, and strategic imperatives.
Maintaining a practice with clear centralised and decentralised accountabilities, with defined demonstratable value that is measured and reported on.
Building strong cross-Synergy stakeholder engagement that ensures currency of digital and technology requirements and fosters a high level of trust.

What you will bring:

Tertiary qualification in Digital and Technology, Computer Science or Technology Innovation and Transformation; or equivalent workplace experience.
3+ years developing strategic positions and roadmaps for a diverse digital and technology landscape.
Lead an enterprise architectural practice which is accountable for establishing of 1-5 year technology strategies that utilised business capabilities maps.
Ability to communicated complex digital and technology landscapes in a way that is simple and easy to understand.
Demonstratable practices that fosters collaboration and inclusiveness, valuing the knowledge and experience with others.

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.

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 14th July, 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