Media Lead

Synergy (Electricity Generation and Retail Corporation); Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Generous paid parental leave

Learning and development opportunities

Volunteer leave

Job summary

Synergy, Western Australia’s leading energy provider, is seeking a Media Lead for a 12-month max-term role in Perth Central Park. You will lead the media function, guide a team of advisors, and work across the organisation to craft integrated communications and crisis response strategies.

You will partner with stakeholders to protect and enhance Synergy’s reputation and support organisational objectives while delivering proactive media engagement and expert advisory to senior leaders.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in communications, media, public relations or related discipline.
• 8+ years in delivering strategic communications, media engagement and reputation advice.
• Experience leading teams in fast-paced environments with deadlines.
• Proven ability to build and manage stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent written communication with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of media advisors to deliver a high-performing media function.
• Own Synergy’s media relations, building strong relationships with journalists and media outlets.
• Lead media response during issues and crises as part of the crisis comms team.
• Provide expert media advice to senior leaders, including spokesperson training.
• Partner with internal teams to deliver integrated communications outcomes across priority initiatives.

Skills

Media relations

Strategic communications

Crisis management

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications or related discipline

Job description

Perth

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 Media Lead is an exciting 12-month max-term opportunity in our Brand, Marketing & Communications team based at our Perth Central Park office. As Media Lead, you will be lead Synergy's media function, ensuring proactive and strategic media engagement that supports organisational objectives, strengthens trust and understanding and protects and enhances Synergy’s reputation.

You will lead a team of media advisors and work collaboratively across the organisation to deliver integrated communication strategies, media engagement, issues management and crisis communication advice.

This role blends strategic media expertise with accountable leadership, role modelling culture and fostering collaboration and capability uplift across the team.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of media advisors to deliver a high-performing media function.
• Own Synergy’s media relations function, building and maintaining strong relationships with journalists and media outlets while supporting broader reputation, stakeholder and communications objectives.
• Lead media response during issues and crisis events as a core member of the crisis communications team, ensuring coordinated, timely and accurate communication.
• Provide expert media advice to senior leaders and executives, including media spokesperson training.
• Partner with internal communications, stakeholder engagement, brand, marketing and business teams to deliver integrated communications outcomes across priority initiatives

What You Will Bring

• Qualifications in communications, media, public relations or related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience (8+ years) in delivering strategic communications, media engagement, issues management and reputation advice within a complex corporate environment.
• Demonstrated experience in leading teams in a fast-paced environment when working to deadline.
• Demonstrated experience in building and managing effective relationships with stakeholders.
• Excellent written communication skills with strong attention to detail.

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:

More details can be found here

• 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

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 Thursday 1st October, however Synergy reserves the right to close applications when a suitable pool of candidates is identified.

Need some help?

Get in touch with our Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail]