Credit Support Officer

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 southClick to discover more about how Western Australia’s energy landscape is evolving to become more sustainable.Role Summary:The Credit Support Officer is an exciting opportunity in our Vulnerable Customer team based at our Perth CBD office.The purpose of the role is to take responsibility for the administration and processing of all customer credit and debt related activities. The main priority of this position is to ensure the timely collection of all outstanding debt and the accurate processing of credit related enquiries.Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Monitor and process cancellation of disconnection and management of reconnection requests as required, including maintaining and managing relationship with Western Power Metering
• Liaise with Synergy representatives, customers and third-party stakeholders to ensure optimum output and results for customers and Synergy.
• Investigate and determine the correct course of action for complex customer queries regarding missing payments and other credit related processes, ensuring a positive customer experience.
• Maintain relationships with and provide third party back of house escalation support in a timely manner.
• Manage calls from external; third party organisations regarding customer queries and premise connection status.

What you’ll bring:

• Credit management policies and procedures experience.
• Demonstrated sound communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Technical capability across complex credit management accountabilities.
• Sound understanding of relevant code and policy requirements.

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

Click for a full list of our benefitsEvery Voice MattersOur 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 for 2021-22 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 applicationSynergy reserves the right to close applications when a suitable pool of candidates is identified