Senior External Affairs Specialist

1 week ago


Perth, Western Australia Synergy Full time

The time to join Synergy has never been more exciting because you'll be helping us to deliver on our commitment towards becoming a net zero carbon emission business by 2050.

We are investing $3 billion in large-scale renewables development and creating unlimited opportunities for our people to contribute to the growth of innovative solutions in our operations as we invest. This is your chance to help us transform the energy industry and build a more sustainable future for Western Australia.

Synergy is proud to be Western Australia's largest electricity generator and energy retailer. We deliver secure electricity to homes and businesses throughout the Southwest Interconnected System (SWIS) from Coral Bay in the north, to Kalgoorlie in the east, and to Esperance in the south

Click here to discover more about how Western Australia's energy landscape is evolving to become more sustainable.

Role Summary:

The Senior External Affairs Specialist role is an opportunity in our Media and External Affairs Team based at our Perth Head Office site.

This role is responsible for coordinating and advising on external communications strategies and materials to drive engagement and positive corporate reputation.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

  • Proactively lead the delivery of external corporate reporting and publications, working with the Media & External Affairs team to deliver external publications.
  • Provide communications support to executive leadership team, including CEO and Board.
  • Develop and execute communication plans to support the delivery of strategic projects across the business.
  • Develop well researched key messages and detailed FAQs for multiple and varied audiences.
  • Proactively seek and plan external opportunities to support the delivery of the organisations overarching strategy.

What you'll bring:

  • Demonstrated experience in a corporate communication, external affairs for a large organisation.
  • Experience working in a high-pressure environment to deadline.
  • Practical understanding of Government processes, expectations, and competing demands.
  • Experience leading the production of external publications.
  • for a large organisation.
  • Minimum eight years' experience working in communications, or related discipline.

What we offer:

Working for an employer of choice also means you will enjoy:

  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional Development Opportunities
  • Purchased Annual Leave
  • Best practice parental leave

Click here for a full list of our benefits

Every Voice Matters

Our employees have a choice to work for Synergy and it's a choice we respect and value. In addition to our focus on creating a greener future, Synergy is committed to its 'people first' culture and providing an exceptional place to work where our people experience a sense of belonging and have opportunities to learn and grow.

We understand that it is important for our workforce to reflect the diversity of the community in which we operate. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer for by the Diversity Council of Australia. Whatever your background or however you identify, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day.

Please email if you require assistance with submitting your application

Synergy reserves the right to close applications when a suitable pool of candidates is identified



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