Address 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.
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Role Summary:
The Principal Experience Designer is a newly created 12-month max-term opportunity in our Customer Experience and Insights team based at our Perth CBD offices.
The purpose of this role is to apply a ‘customer lens’ to the development of Synergy’s products and services by defining customer centric experiences that are aligned to Synergy’s and the Customer Business Unit’s wider strategic objectives.
This role is key in leading the development and maturing of Synergy’s design thinking and human centred design (HCD) capability and standard, working with peers to demonstrate and influence best practices to align with that standard.
Key responsibilities of the role include:
Lead the design and delivery of HCD methodologies to identify and evaluate customer needs, pain points, and behaviours and define the customer problem to solve.
Align customer experience initiatives with business goals and objectives, balancing the customer desirability with the business’ feasibility and viability.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate customer experience design into the overall business strategy and raise the profile of customer experience throughout the business.
Further the development of the customer experience methodology aligned to Synergy's strategic priorities.
Provide thought leadership on industry trends and best practices in customer experience.
What you’ll bring:
Qualifications, or equivalent experience, in discovery and design techniques and methodologies, such as design thinking, human centred design, and service design.
Minimum 8-10 years’ professional experience in customer experience or user experience methodologies, with at least 5 years’ experience using design thinking and HCD principals.
Exposure to Agile delivery methodology principal and customer experience software (e.g. Miro) will be highly regarded.
Familiarity with qualitative research methodologies is advantageous.’
Experience working with cross-functional teams.
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 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 application.
Synergy reserves the right to close applications when a suitable pool of candidates is identified.
