OT Systems Lead

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.

The OT Systems Lead is a newly created opportunity in our DER & OT Technologies team based at our Perth Central Park office. This role is responsible for overseeing and guiding a team of engineers and specialists in the support, maintenance, and delivery of Operational Technology (OT) systems, including Ignition SCADA, AVEVA PI, and associated infrastructure.

With a strong focus on technical leadership, coordination, and subject matter expertise, the OT Systems Lead plays a critical role in enabling reliable and secure operations across Synergy's power system landscape. The role works closely with Remote Operations Centres, Generation sites, and stakeholders across Future Energy, Thermal Generation, and Cybersecurity to ensure robust OT environments that support both Business-As-Usual (BAU) activities and strategic project initiatives.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced OT professional with deep technical knowledge, a passion for mentoring teams, and a strong understanding of change management and cybersecurity in regulated environments. The successful candidate will bring a collaborative mindset, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to delivering value through innovation, operational discipline, and trusted relationships.

• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary OT team across Business-As-Usual (BAU) operations and project delivery streams.
• Oversee the implementation, maintenance, and optimisation of Ignition SCADA and AVEVA PI systems to ensure high availability and reliability.
• Manage end-to-end delivery of OT projects, including upgrades and new installations, ensuring successful handover to BAU.
• Ensure compliance with OT cybersecurity standards (e.g., IEC62443) and coordinate incident response and change management processes.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support secure and reliable power system operations.

• Tertiary qualifications in IT, Engineering, or a related field, with 7+ years' experience in operational technology delivery and change management, ideally within the power utilities or utilities sector.
• Proven ability to deliver stable OT systems and infrastructure, supported by clear processes and support structures.
• Strong understanding of SCADA systems, data historians, and OT architecture, with hands-on experience in platforms such as Ignition SCADA and AVEVA PI.
• Proficiency in change management methodologies (e.g. ITIL), with experience managing change in regulated industries such as energy, manufacturing, or utilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across diverse stakeholder groups and adapt in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

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.

"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 12 September 2025, however Synergy reserves the right to close applications when a suitable pool of candidates is identified.

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