Head of Strategy, Policy
5 days ago
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 Head of Strategy, Policy and Social Value is an exciting opportunity in our People, Strategy and Social Value business unit based at our Perth CBD office.
Your position is part of senior leadership in People Strategy and Social Value and plays an integral role in the strategic planning of this business unit. You are a member of Synergy's senior leadership team (SLT) executing the corporate strategy, leading people and role modelling culture.
You are accountable for developing Synergy’s vision, strategic ambition, and plan to effect long term, transformative business outcomes.
**Key responsibilities of the role include**:
- Advise on strategic options and major projects requiring major financial commitments impacting state net by or on behalf of Synergy and debt
- Commercialise Synergy’s competitive positioning in long-term energy trading aligned to Synergy’s strategic intent via evaluation of business models or commercial arrangements, managing or underwriting risk on behalf of customers and counterparties
- Manage Synergy’s advocacy to the state government regarding energy market and economic reform programs and initiatives
- Manage and coordinate all Synergy engagement and correspondence with government departments and GTEs
- Oversee design and development of Synergy's social value framework, aligning outcomes to outcomes and KPIs defined in corporate strategy
**What you’ll bring**:
- Bachelor’s degree in economics, business, commerce or finance
- 12+ years’ experience in applied strategy and business analysis
- 10+ years in a senior government relations role
- Track record of developing effective internal and external relationships with stakeholders
**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
- Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance where applicable
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.
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