Energy Trader

Synergy; Perth; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Generous paid parental leave

Other leave options including repro/PA

Volunteer leave

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Synergy is seeking an Energy Trader to join the Perth Trading Team. You will execute real-time electricity and gas trades, optimise the company’s portfolio, and manage commercial and market risks.

You’ll build analytical models, monitor market conditions, and support strategic trading decisions in a 24/7 roster. You will collaborate across teams to enhance dispatch efficiency, fuel use, and portfolio performance, while applying quantitative skills and tools like Power BI, Python, and SQL.

Qualifications

• Hold a tertiary qualification in a quantitative field.
• Strong numerical and analytical capability to interpret complex data.
• Good judgment and ability to make timely decisions under pressure.
• Clear communication and collaboration across teams.
• Experience with analytical/modelling tools (Power BI, Python, R, SQL, VBA) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Execute real-time electricity and gas trading activities to optimise Synergy's portfolio while managing risk.
• Monitor market conditions, portfolio performance and constraints to identify opportunities.
• Prepare and submit market offers and trading activities per market rules and strategies.
• Develop analytical models and decision-support tools for dispatch and portfolio optimisation.
• Collaborate with operations and stakeholders to implement strategies and improve processes.

Skills

Numerical analysis

Decision making

Communication

Power BI

Python

SQL

R

VBA

Energy market systems

Education

Quantitative degree

Tools

Power BI

Python

R

SQL

VBA

Job description

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 Energy Trader is an exciting opportunity within our Trading Team based at our Perth Central Park office.

Energy Traders are responsible for executing real time trades to optimise Synergy's position through analysis established from a deep understanding of the key short-term drivers, such as generation, demand, transmission, and regulation.

Your work will be varied and will offer you the opportunity to develop your commercial, financial, and strategic skills. Energy Traders collaborate with other members of the Trading Team to develop sophisticated models and produce research which will enhance the high-quality analytical capabilities of the team and improve our trading strategies. The aim of the Trading Team is the efficient short-term optimisation of Synergy’s portfolio, with a focus on operational performance and financial growth. You will also undertake an in-house training program to learn to trade in electricity and gas markets. The trading desk operates on a 24 / 7 basis to meet our operational requirements and requires Energy Traders to participate in a 24 / 7 roster.

Job responsibilities:

• Execute real-time electricity and gas trading activities to optimise Synergy's portfolio while managing commercial, operational and market risk.
• Monitor market conditions, portfolio performance and operational constraints to identify opportunities and support timely trading decisions.
• Prepare and submit market offers and other trading activities in accordance with market rules, internal controls and approved strategies.
• Develop and enhance analytical models and decision-support tools to improve dispatch, fuel and portfolio optimisation.
• Collaborate with operational teams and key stakeholders to implement trading strategies, support new assets and continually improve trading processes and systems.

What you will bring:

• A tertiary qualification (Quantitative disciplines are an advantage).
• Strong numerical and analytical capability, with the ability to interpret complex information and convert large datasets into clear, actionable insights.
• Sound judgement and composure, with the ability to make timely decisions using incomplete or rapidly changing information.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and explain complex concepts to different audiences.
• Proficiency with analytical and modelling tools, with experience in Power BI, Python, R, SQL, VBA or energy-market systems considered an advantage.

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
• Generous paid parental leave
• 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.

Applications close Monday the 19th of October 2026, however Synergy reserves the right to close applications when a suitable pool of candidates is identified.

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