Infrastructure Architect

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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 Infrastructure Architect is a newly created opportunity in our Technology and Business Services Unit based at our Central Park, Perth office.

The successful candidate will be required to design, plan, and improve secure, resilient, and scalable infrastructure solutions across both Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT) environments. This role ensures seamless integration between OT and IT systems while prioritising network performance and cybersecurity.

• Develop and maintain architecture designs for OT and IT infrastructure with strong emphasis on network security.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., IEC 62443, NIST) and organisational security policies.
• Drive convergence strategies between OT and IT systems without compromising security or operational integrity.
• Provide technical leadership for network design, segmentation, and secure connectivity across enterprise and industrial environments
• Collaborate with business units to align TBS projects with organisational goals.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

• Deep knowledge of network architecture (LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, MPLS) and security protocols.
• Experience with OT systems (SCADA, DCS) and IT infrastructure (servers, cloud, virtualisation).
• Security Certifications: CISSP, CISM, or equivalent preferred.
• Exposure in infrastructure architecture roles with knowledge of OT environments and cybersecurity

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:

• Generous paid parental leave
• Other leave options including reproductive and purchased annual leave
• Volunteer leave so you can give back to your community

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 Sunday the 1st of November 2026, however Synergy reserves the right to close applications when a suitable pool of candidates is identified.