• 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

More action is needed to reduce emissions and manage climate change. At the SEC, we are building an innovative and dynamic team to play a key role in achieving Victoria’s renewable energy target of 95% by 2035.

The SEC is a state-owned company that will help shape a more reliable and affordable renewable energy future for all Victorians.

Your role

As the Head of Technology and Data at the SEC, you will be at the intersection of being able to bring innovative IT solutions to meaningful challenges in renewable energy startup environment. In this key senior role, your visionary approach will be essential in building and nurturing a high-performing team, dedicated to developing IT systems and operations for our new organisation.

This role can be based in either our Melbourne CBD office or our regional office located in Morwell. This role is the equivalent of a VPS SES 1.

What you will do:

• Lead a high-performing and customer-oriented IT team to ensure overall priorities are aligned with SEC’s goals.
• Select, implement and build IT architecture, systems and resources for the organisation.
• Drive IT and data excellence across the organisation by implementing, maintaining and optimising systems.
• Manage the relationship with outsourced IT services procured.
• Establish data management frameworks and systems and ensure data is managed securely and efficiently.

Who you are:

Your capabilities and areas of expertise that matter most for this role are:

• 10-15 years’ experience in IT, preferably at an energy company that has energy markets trading, customer, billing and settlements functions.
• Deep understanding of operations utilising IT and data infrastructure.
• Demonstrated understanding of the Australian Energy Market encompassing toles of AEMO, retailers, distributors, nulling processes and other key facets of the industry.
• Experience in leading, managing and motivating staff to deliver major projects and objectives.
• Proficiency in collaborating with peers to translate strategy into deliverable outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing complex strategies to build buy-in and support from key internal clients and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience or understanding of Victorian Energy Market and its dynamics will be highly desirable.

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.   

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 – the equivalent replacement capacity of coal-fired power station Loy Yang A, which is set to close in 2035.    

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 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 [email protected] using the subject line: Head of Technology and Data - Melbourne CBD / Morwell enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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.

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Other things to know

• Applicants must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or hold a valid work permit or visa to be eligible to apply.
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