Strategic Communications

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Supporting clients to deliver complex programs with clarity, alignment and disciplined execution.

Supporting clients to deliver complex programs with clarity, alignment and disciplined execution.

Project Management

What We Offer

  • We lead complex enterprise programs with precision, transparency and strategic alignment. Through structured planning, disciplined governance and proactive stakeholder engagement, we deliver initiatives that meet deadlines, respect budgets, and are fully aligned to organisational priorities.

    What we do

    • End-to-end project and program leadership

    • Clear delivery roadmaps, structured execution, and measurable outcomes

    • Governance and reporting frameworks that highlight risks, progress, and performance

    • Executive‑ready insights that support strategic decisions and oversight

    • Cross-functional delivery coordination ensuring alignment across business units, operational teams, and external partners

    • Proactive identification of risks, practical mitigation strategies, and sustained delivery confidence in evolving environments

    Where we add value

    • Government and regulated markets - delivering programs in environments with high oversight, complex governance, and robust compliance requirements

    • Large commercial contracts - providing commercial discipline, vendor alignment, and delivery assurance across multi‑million‑dollar contractual landscapes

    • ‍Energy infrastructure programs - supporting major energy and transition initiatives with structured delivery, risk management, and multi‑stakeholder coordination

    • Enterprise program delivery - driving enterprise‑wide delivery through clear communication, integrated planning, and coordinated execution across multiple teams

  • We design and deliver communication strategies that build understanding, strengthen engagement, and support organisational objectives. Our work spans owned, earned, and paid media channels - ensuring messages are clear, consistent and tailored to the audience that matter most.

    What we do

    • Communication strategy development that aligns with organisational priorities and audience needs

    • Integrated marketing campaigns that connect brand, message, and audience for measurable impact

    • Executive and board communications that support leadership visibility and decision‑making

    • Program and change communications that build awareness, alignment, and stakeholder confidence

    • Media and public engagement strategies that build trust and shape reputation

    Where we add value

    • Major government initiatives

    • Large-scale energy transformation programs

    • Marketing and brand alignment

    • Community and stakeholder engagement

  • We specialise in stakeholder engagement across complex, cross functional and high impact initiatives - particularly those involving government, industry, and regulated energy markets.

    What we do

    • Stakeholder mapping and engagement planning that drives targeted engagement that supports program outcomes

    • Executive and board engagement that supports informed decision‑making and alignment

    • Governance and decision support through structures, forums, and processes that enable timely, well‑supported decisions

    • Cross-organisational alignment workshops that bring teams together to provide clarity and build a shared understanding

    • Program communications and reporting that keep stakeholders informed, engaged, and confident in delivery progress

    Where we add value

    • Multi-party commercial agreements

    • Government and industry collaborations

    • Regularity and energy sector programs

    • Enterprise transformation initiatives

Projects

  • Project Symphony was a $35.44 million collaboration between Synergy, Western Power, AEMO and Energy Policy WA - exploring how customer-owned Distributed Energy Resources (DER) such as rooftop solar, batteries and major household appliances could be orchestrated within a future decentralised energy market.

    The pilot represented a significant milestone in the WA Government’s Distributed Energy Resources (DER) Roadmap and demonstrated how Virtual Power Plants can support a more flexible, reliable and affordable electricity system for Western Australia.

    Our role

    Strategic Solutions Perth served as the Lead Communications Partner within the program’s integrated delivery team.

    Our work included

    • Developing the brand and communication strategy for the pilot

    • Translating complex technical and market concepts into accessible messaging

    • Supporting stakeholder engagement across government, industry and community audiences

    • Communicating the purpose, progress and outcomes of the pilot

    • Supporting the delivery of insights to inform future DER integration and market design

    Impact

    Project Symphony provided valuable insights into how Western Australia’s electricity system can continue to deliver reliable, secure and affordable power as DER uptake accelerates. Through clear and structured communications, Strategic Solutions Perth helped ensure the program’s objectives, insights and outcomes were clearly understood across key stakeholders and the wider energy sector.

Project Symphony

  • We partnered with Francis Jordan Catholic School to develop their five‑year Strategic Plan that clearly defines the school’s priorities and provides a practical roadmap for achieving them. The plan outlines strategic objectives, key initiatives, and success measures (KSMs), ensuring every action aligns with the school’s vision, values, and strategic pillars.

    The strategy was shaped through a collaborative process involving School Leadership, Staff, and the School Advisory Council - ensuring strong ownership and alignment with the broader Catholic Education Western Australia (CEWA) Strategic Plan.

    Our role

    We facilitated a structured and inclusive planning process that brought together diverse perspectives across the school community.

    Our work included

    • Collaborating with the school leadership, staff, and the School Advisory Council members to surface insights and priorities

    • Synthesising feedback into clear strategic themes and objectives

    • Developing a coherent, future‑focused framework that reflects the school’s aspirations

    • Defining key initiatives and measurable success indicators to guide implementation

    This approach ensured the Strategic Plan was both visionary and practical, grounded in the school’s identity and informed by community expectations.

    Impact

    The Strategic Plan provides Francis Jordan Catholic School with clarity, direction, and measurable outcomes for the next five years. It strengthens decision‑making, supports community engagement, and ensures the school can confidently deliver on its mission. By establishing a unified framework, the plan positions the school to grow, adapt, and thrive while remaining anchored in its Catholic values and educational purpose.

Francis Jordan Strategic Plan

  • The Schools Virtual Power Plant (VPP) Pilot - Western Australia’s first VPP - was a $6.2 million initiative funded through the WA Government’s Clean Energy Technology Fund. The pilot aimed to reduce energy costs and carbon emissions across public schools by deploying and coordinating distributed energy resources (DER) such as solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). Seven regional schools received new energy assets, which were then orchestrated through a VPP aggregation platform to improve energy reliability, optimise system performance, and support broader grid stability.

    Our role

    We led a cross‑functional delivery group to complete a comprehensive Request for Tender (RFT) for the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) of the BESS and solar PV systems.

    Our work included

    • Coordinating technical, commercial, and operational stakeholders

    • Supporting the end‑to‑end RFT development and evaluation process

    • Ensuring requirements were clearly defined, feasible, and aligned to program objectives

    • Supporting integration of the assets into the VPP aggregation platform

    • Leading stakeholder engagement and communication with key project partners, including the Department of Education

    Impact

    The pilot demonstrated how distributed energy assets in public schools can be aggregated and controlled to support system reliability and reduce energy costs. It provided practical insights into deploying DER in regional school environment, integrating BESS and solar PV into a VPP platform and enabling smarter, more flexible energy use in the education sector.

    The project established a foundation for future VPP and DER initiatives across Western Australia’s public infrastructure.

Schools Virtual Power Plant Pilot