_{25th November, 2024}

Location: Melbourne/Morwell
Job Type: Full Time OR Part Time / on-going OR Fixed Term
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 a Senior Adviser, Community Engagement at the SEC, you will play a key role in enhancing our relationships and reputation. Working as part of the brand and corporate affairs team, you will provide expert stakeholder engagement advice, collaborating across the organisation to ensure the successful delivery of community engagement initiatives and events. 
This role offers an exciting and unique opportunity to apply your skills and make a meaningful contribution to the SEC’s mission and Victoria’s energy transition, by strengthening community connections, and upholding our commitment to positive engagement with all stakeholders. 

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: 

• Building relationships and reputation 

Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, including local communities, to enhance and build our relationships and our reputation as a trusted industry partner. 

• Community engagement and relationship management 

Plan, manage and deliver key stakeholder and community engagement activities, including events, meetings, briefings, in-person and project-specific public engagement, to build and support meaningful connections.  

• Advisory and risk management 

Provide expert, authoritative advice to the SEC team and our project partners on community and stakeholder engagement strategies, identifying risks and opportunities to enhance project outcomes and benefits. 

• Engagement planning and execution 

Develop and implement comprehensive stakeholder and community engagement plans for SEC projects and initiatives, ensuring effective execution and accurate engagement records. 

• Collaborative communication 

Work effectively across SEC business units, with investment partners, suppliers, and other stakeholders to develop and deliver communications that effectively support engagement efforts. 

  
Who you are: 
Experiences and skills: 
Must have: 
Your capabilities and areas of expertise that matter most for this role are:  

• Demonstrated experience engaging with community stakeholders for infrastructure projects, energy initiatives, or within government agencies. 
• Strong capacity to listen and empathise with community members and to synthesise feedback into clear themes for project stakeholders. 
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities, including experience managing challenging conversations. 
• Proven track record of leading and supporting the creation of communications content essential for successful community and stakeholder engagement. 
• Strong ability to identify opportunities to acknowledge and address community feedback and mitigate risks to brand and reputation. 
• Is flexible and adapts quickly to changed priorities and circumstances. 
• A degree in communications, public relations or a related field. 

Highly Desirable 

• Experience working in community and stakeholder engagement in the energy sector.  
• Completion of the IAP2 Certificate in Engagement.  

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 Monday 16 December 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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