_{11th February, 2025}

Location: Melbourne / Morwell
Job Type: Full Time 18 Month Fixed Term role.
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.
• Opportunity for an entry level People & Culture Co-ordinator to assist with Victoria’s transition to renewable energy.

Do work that makes a difference 
  
More action is needed to reduce emissions and manage climate change. At the SEC, we are 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 People & Culture Co-ordinator, you will be responsible for assisting the P&C function across talent and onboarding activities, performance and development, reward administration, employee relations, learning and development, general administration, projects and reporting.
  
The focus of this role will be on owning and creating efficiencies across all cyclical P&C tasks. This will include successfully refining and leading the new starter onboarding experience, as well as auditing and organising the P&C team SharePoint site and ensuring files and documents are stored securely and logically. Key to your role will be supporting the P&C team to build fit for purpose P&C operations aligned to organisational and P&C business objectives.
  
This role can be based in Melbourne or Morwell.
  
What you will do - Core accountabilities include:
  
P&C Advice

• Provide employees guidance and support on P&C-related matters including talent, policies, procedures, reports, processes.
• Triage P&C related queries and escalate to the appropriate P&C stakeholder as appropriate.
• Co- manage the P&C and SEC Careers inbox and triage to relevant business partners as necessary.

Talent Acquisition and Onboarding

• Working with the Payroll & Administration Officer on new hire and onboarding administrative activities.
• In collaboration with the wider P&C team, refine and lead the new starter onboarding program.
• In collaboration with hiring managers and EA’s, manage the engagement, coordination and onboarding with recruitment agencies on contingent labour hire.
• Support the Talent team in recruitment activities including candidate screens, reference checks, preparing interview guides, scheduling interviews and meeting rooms, and drafting of employment contracts.

Learning & Development:

• Support the L&D Business Partner to coordinate training sessions for employees, including scheduling, logistics, calendar coordination and materials preparation.
• Maintain training records and compile reports.

P&C Systems and Document Management:

• HRIS (Human Resources Information System - TechOne) data entry and ensuring accuracy of employee records as a secondary system admin.
• Manage P&C files and draft documents, such as contracts, employment variations, flex work arrangements, parental leave paperwork.
• Take ownership the P&C team SharePoint site and ensure files and documents are stored securely and logically.
• Ensure the People Portal site is accurate and accessible.

Payroll

• From time to time, assist with payroll processing and benefits administration.
• Act as backup Payroll Officer (training provided). 

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

• Previous experience in P&C coordination or administration with some exposure to tier one advisory tasks.
• Ability to prioritise tasks, manage multiple deadlines, and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment, corporate.
• Demonstrate integrity and discretion when handling sensitive employee information and P&C-related matters.
• Proactive approach to identifying and addressing P&C issues, with the ability to propose practical solutions.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues across different teams to achieve common goals and objectives.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and requirements in the P&C function, while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Provide exceptional service to internal and external stakeholders, with a focus on responsiveness and professionalism.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential for effectively interacting with employees, managers, and external stakeholders.

Highly Desirable

• Bachelor's degree in human resources management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience using TechnologyOne (HR modules) as a system admin or user.
• Basic working knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with team members at all levels.

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 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.

We’re 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.    
  
We 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, including through the SEC Centre of Training Excellence.
  
How to Apply
We strongly encourage applications from gender diverse and 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 Friday 28th February 2025.
  
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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