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Location: Melbourne/Morwell 
Job Type: Full-time/ongoing 
Organisation: SEC 

• Become part of the solution to climate change, accelerating Victoria’s renewable energy transition. 
• Join a ‘for purpose’ government-owned energy company that empowers its people to make a difference. 
• Enjoy competitive pay and flexible work/life balance. 

Do work that makes a difference  
  
The SEC is building an enterprising and dynamic team to accelerate Victoria’s transition to renewables and help achieve Victoria’s renewable energy target of 95% by 2035. We are working together for renewable, affordable, reliable energy for all Victorians.   
  
Your role  
As the Senior Adviser, Media and Communications, you will play a pivotal role in supporting media relations and developing high-quality, compelling external communications and content. This includes assisting the Manager, Media and Communications, and the wider brand and corporate affairs team to support the business with a robust pipeline of opportunities, strategic plans and compelling content including announcements, keynote presentations, stakeholder initiatives, and community engagement for the SEC. 
You will also collaborate closely with the broader brand and corporate affairs team, providing opportunities to broaden your remit and advance your personal and professional development in a dynamic and supportive environment. 
  
This role can be based in either our Melbourne CBD office or our regional office located in Morwell.  
  
What you will do 
In this role you will be responsible for: 

• Developing a pipeline of media opportunities: 

Support the brand and corporate affairs team in helping inform the public about Victoria’s energy transition, investments in renewable energy and storage, household electrification and future workforce.  

• Announcements, project milestones, and public engagement:  

Support the brand and corporate affairs team to prepare public and stakeholder information to support major announcements, project milestones and other progress across the SEC’s portfolio.  

• Content creation:  

Support implementation of strategic plans and delivery of high-quality and compelling written content, including speeches, briefs, media releases, forewords, newsletter content, case studies, FAQs and social content. 

• Media and issues management:  

Support the brand and corporate affairs team to identify and address emerging issues. This includes preparing briefings, backgrounders, developing messages and materials, advising on approaches, and media monitoring. 
  
  
Who you are 
Experiences and skills 
  
Must have:  
Your capabilities and areas of expertise that matter most for this role are:  

• Tertiary qualifications in journalism, public relations or a related field.  
• Experience in media, journalism or public relations, including managing proactive and reactive stories with journalists. 
• Strong issues management exposure. 
• Proven ability to deliver quality outcomes on high-impact projects in a fast-paced, high-performing team environment.  
• Experience adhering to tight deadlines with exceptional attention to detail. 
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders, articulate complex technical information, and craft impactful messaging for diverse audiences. 
• A responsive and service-driven approach, which balances a focus on defined outcomes with a strong understanding of commercial considerations. 

Highly desirable: 

• Exposure to the energy sector (or other complex industries) and an understanding of energy transition issues. 

Our empowered workforce  
A career with us means you’ll be joining a new and vibrant ‘for purpose’ government-owned renewable energy company that:  

• Empowers you to influence how we accelerate Victoria’s renewable energy transition and decarbonise our economy.  
• Inspires you through meaningful, challenging work in an environment that encourages leadership and an entrepreneurial spirit.  
• Supports your growth through career advancement and professional development opportunities.  
• Provides hybrid work arrangements, with around 3 days working in Melbourne or Morwell, with flexible work options to meet individual circumstances, providing greater choice and autonomy. 

  
About us  
We have an exciting and ambitious road ahead with a focus on: 

• Investing in renewable energy and storage projects that accelerate the transition and deliver commercial returns.  
• Supporting households to go all electric to reduce their emissions and energy bills.   
• Building the renewable energy workforce our energy transition requires.    

The organisation is partnering with industry to transform the energy sector, opening the state up for further innovation and investments in renewables. This includes an initial $1 billion towards delivering 4.5 gigawatts of power through renewable energy and storage projects – the equivalent replacement capacity of coal-fired power station Loy Yang A, which is set to close in 2035.    
  
The SEC will also play an important role in helping Victorian households to reduce their energy bills and emissions by offering simple and effective solutions to help them switch to electric.   
  
The energy transformation will create thousands of jobs. The SEC will play a role in attracting and training our future renewable energy workforce.
    
How to Apply 
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We are also deeply committed to building an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and people with disability, people from the LGBTIQ community, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. We strive to create a respectful and collaborative workplace culture that allows all employees to thrive. 

Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job, but we recognise that there’s no such thing as a ‘perfect’ candidate. At the SEC we offer more than a job. We provide a platform for growth, encouraging you to bring your whole self to your role. However, you identify and whatever your background, please apply if this is a role that excites you. 
For further information and to explore this opportunity further please contact sec.careers@secvictoria.com.au  

We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant. 
Please click the ‘Apply Now’ button. As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and/ or a cover letter (optional) addressing how your skills, knowledge and experience will be relevant to this role. 
Applications close on C.O.B of Thursday 12 Dec 2024 
Other things to know  

• Applicants must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or hold a valid work permit to be eligible to apply.  
• To receive this information in an accessible format (such as large print or audio) or if you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please reach out to sec.careers@secvictoria.com.au  
• The SEC affirms that the collection and handling of applications and personal information will be consistent with the requirements of the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014  

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