Synergy

Alongside our customers, we’re on a journey towards a more sustainable energy future. We’re developing new renewable energy generation and storage solutions to replace our coal-fired power stations, which are planned for retirement by 2030. Throughout this transition, we’re helping our customers manage their energy usage and contain their costs, without compromising the provision of reliable energy.

Our journey to a more sustainable future

The energy sector is in the midst of a once in a generation transformation. To ensure the safe and reliable supply of electricity, we’re investing in our people and our systems. We’re also working with our customers to meet their current and emerging needs, without leaving anyone behind.

Our purpose

Leading Western Australians to their intelligent energy future.

Our vision

To be the first choice for energy.

Our commitment to creating an exceptional workplace

Our people make our progress possible. We’re committed to creating an exceptional workplace at Synergy that celebrates diversity, fosters inclusion and empowers our people to bring their best selves to work.

We’re proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer by the Diversity Council of Australia. The Australian Association of Graduate Employers has consistently recognised our graduate and intern programs.

Our values

Our values guide how we show up every day and how we work together.

Innovation: We believe there is always a better way to do things. We embrace change, explore possibilities and shape our future.

Accountability: We step up to solve problems, own the solutions and deliver for our community, our customers and each other.

Collaboration: We share goals and ideas, respect each other’s abilities and celebrate together. We are one team; one Synergy.

Trust: We have faith in each other and are experts in our field. We’re trusted to make uncomfortable decisions to build a better business.

Benefits

Health and wellbeing

We offer gym membership and health insurance discounts. Our ongoing health and wellbeing program gives access to services such as health assessments, skin checks and flu vaccinations. Through our employee assistance program, employees and immediate family members can get free professional and confidential counselling for both work-related and non-work-related matters.

Recognition and reward

Our established recognition and reward program celebrates our people with quarterly and annual recognition awards.

Giving back to the community

We’re owned by the people of Western Australia. We support our communities through our workplace-giving program and corporate charity support program. We also provide volunteer leave and various community involvement opportunities.

Flexibility

Our flexible work and leave options include hybrid work-from-home, compressed working hours, part-time and job share arrangements. Employees can purchase up to two weeks of additional leave per year, and access community and volunteer leave.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees can access up to five days of paid cultural leave.

We offer up to 22 weeks of paid parental leave for the primary carer, up to three weeks for the non-primary carer and access to up to five days of reproductive leave. We also pay up to six months of superannuation contributions on unpaid parental leave upon return to work.

Financial

We provide competitive remuneration, with access to life insurance, salary packaging options, a discount purchase platform and special offers through various social clubs.

Learning and development

We support a culture of continuous learning and development to help our people take control of their careers. Our Learning Academy provides access to group training programs, self-paced learning modules, study assistance and formal development planning.

Awards and accreditations

Consistently named as a Diversity Council Australia Inclusive Employer since 2021.

Won Outstanding National Intern Program (Intern intakes Under 50) in 2023 and 2024 at the Australian Association of Graduate Employers awards.

Named as the Most Trusted Brand in Utilities in Australia 2023 in Roy Morgan’s Most Trusted Brand awards.

Accredited as an LGBTIQA+ employer of choice (Bronze Tier ACON - Pride in Diversity).

Finalist in The Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIWA) 2025 awards for Gender Equity.

Learn more about us

To learn more about how we’re helping to build a more sustainable and reliable energy future for Western Australians, visit our website and read our 2025 Annual Report.