Traineeship Coordinator DEI

Synergy is seeking a Traineeship Coordinator DEI in Perth, WA, to enhance employment opportunities for diverse candidates, particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The role involves managing the First Nation traineeship program, ensuring compliance with training frameworks, and promoting the program for trainee enrolment. Candidates should have a relevant degree and 3-5 years of experience in DEI roles, along with strong project management skills.
Perth

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.

Synergy is committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. As a measure to achieve equality Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) will apply to this vacancy. We welcome applications from any person who has the demonstrated skills and experience to successfully perform this role and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Role Description

The Traineeship Coordinator (DEI) role is a newly created opportunity in our Organisational Development and Learning Team based at our Perth Central Park site.

The role supports Synergy to achieve its aspirations in providing employment opportunities for diverse candidates (All Abilities and Aboriginal and Torres St Islander). Working as part of the OD and learning Team, you will report to the Graduate & Entry Level Programs Lead and work closely with other leaders to improve and embed DEI initiatives and focuses on proactive measures to address the gap and support DEI and learning outcomes. This role will provide support to leaders in relation to trainees and other early learning candidates throughout the lifespan of the program.

Job Responsibilities
• Project manage and coordinate Synergy’s First Nation traineeship program in line with the program framework.
• Continuously evaluate and monitor service and program delivery to ensure program integrity and compliance with the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF), state industrial legislation requirements.
• Promote the program to identify and enrol trainees, including assistance with enrolment and linking to additional funding opportunities.
• Liaise with other support services to ensure wrap-around support is provided to support people achieve their vocational goals.
• Assist students to acquire, develop, practice and apply the knowledge, skills and attitudes they need now and, in the future.

What You Will Bring
• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in a DEI role or related field, including an understanding and knowledge of Aboriginal culture, customs, and community.
• In addition to essential qualifications a Cert IV Training & Assessment will be viewed favourably.
• Strong understanding of DEI principles and best practices.
• Project and program management skills.

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

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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.

We understand that it is important for our workforce to reflect the diversity of the community in which we operate. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer since 2021 by the Diversity Council of Australia. Whatever your background or however you identify, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day.

Please email recruitment@synergy.net.au if you require assistance with submitting your application

Applications close 12/03/2025, however Synergy reserves the right to close applications when a suitable pool of candidates is identified