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Location: Melbourne / Morwell
Job Type: Fixed Term 2 Year 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 experienced Community & Consumer Partnerships Manager with proven experience working with the community and consumers to assist with Victoria’s transition to renewable energy.

Do work that makes a difference 
  
The SEC Victoria is committed to helping all Victorians access simple, effective, and affordable energy solutions. Our Consumer Energy Solutions (CES) team is at the forefront of this mission, driving home electrification in collaboration with industry, government, and communities to support the state’s clean energy transition. Additionally, the SEC is developing a One-Stop Shop to provide households with the information, services, and solutions they need to electrify their homes.
  
Your role 
As Partnerships Manager, you will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing inclusive and impactful partnerships within the Victorian community, consumers and energy sector. This role will be responsible for designing and executing a community, consumer and government partnerships framework, identifying and fostering collaborative relationships, and driving initiatives that accelerate home electrification and energy affordability for all Victorians.
  
The focus of this role will be on developing and delivering the foundational partnerships and framework for the SEC Consumer Energy Solutions business unit. This includes setting up the end-to-end framework and processes for on-boarding, integrating and managing partnerships. It will also identify and establish the key partnerships needed to deliver and scale up of SEC’s one-stop-shop for consumers and the community and related products and services.
  
This role can be based in Melbourne or Morwell.
  
What you will do:
Core accountabilities include:

• Develop and execute community/consumer partnerships that align with SEC’s consumer product roadmaps and business objectives, ensuring partnerships deliver maximum value for Victorian households and communities. 
• Identify, negotiate, and manage partnerships across industry, government, and community sectors to accelerate home electrification and support Victoria’s clean energy transition. 
• Represent SEC at industry events, forums, and conferences, fostering collaboration, promoting SEC’s vision, and staying informed on industry trends and policy developments. 
• Implement process improvements and oversee partnership tracking, enhancing efficiency, integration, and reporting through effective CRM management and stakeholder engagement. 
• Create presentations and briefing materials for executive leadership and ministerial stakeholders, providing insights, recommendations, and updates on key partnerships and initiatives.   

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

• Track record of building community/consumer relationships and partnerships that deliver long-term value particularly in the energy and/or local government sectors. 
• Expertise negotiating complex, high-impact partnerships agreements with diverse stakeholder groups, such as local governments, peak bodies, commercial and consumer groups, delivering long-term value for both internal and external stakeholders. 
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate and influence cross-functionally to maximise outcomes. 
• Proven experience in developing and executing strategic partnership frameworks and strategies, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives and purpose. 
• Ability to navigate government processes at all levels, leveraging policy insights to drive successful partnerships and advocacy. 
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive, self-motivated approach, with a track record of delivering results in dynamic environments. 
• Proven ability to design and facilitate workshops, as well as present to senior stakeholders and industry leaders.   

Highly Desirable

• Experience in a scale-up environment, with the ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving landscape. 
• Background in community or council energy programs, with an understanding of local energy initiatives, energy efficiency programs and engagement strategies. 
• In-depth knowledge of the energy sector, stakeholder and policy landscape. 
• Understanding of the workings of Government. 
• Strong relationships across the energy sector 
• Established networks within local government and key community groups, enabling effective collaboration and impact-driven partnerships.   

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 2nd May 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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