• 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 enterprising and dynamic team to accelerate Victoria’s transition to renewables and help achieve 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 Strategy Lead at the SEC, you will be responsible for conducting energy market analysis and research to drive the SEC’s strategic planning and development. You will work closely with different business units to critically analyse strategic challenges and opportunities and compellingly present insights to further advance the SEC’s strategic direction.

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 grade 6.

What you will do: 

• Provide expert advice on the SEC’s strategic direction to the CEO, executive and business units, including facilitating workshops and developing actionable insights.
• Conduct research and analysis of the energy market, including industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging opportunities to feed into strategic planning.
• Inform the development of financial and economic models to answer strategic questions, working closely with the Energy Markets and Asset Development teams.
• Draw compelling implications from the analysis on what matters most for the SEC’s strategic direction, and compellingly distil and communicate implications to drive decision making.
• Advise and guide key stakeholders within SEC to make informed decisions and develop strategies through detailed business cases, and/or investment opportunities.

Who you are: 

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

• Significant experience in similar roles, which may include management consulting, or an in-house strategy function related to the energy industry (renewable, energy market, hydrogen, energy transition) or other regulated infrastructure industries.
• Deep understanding of the Australian energy markets especially the NEM.
• Experience with bespoke electricity market models and/or electrical power system modelling and analysis tools.
• Experience in technical power analysis, including market and financial modelling to drive and effectively communicate specific/relevant/useful insights to inform decision making.
• Analytic capability, specifically, ability to think logically, analyse and solve issues in methodical and timely manner.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality and accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a broad range of diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• A track record of delivering outcomes in challenging and complex policy, regulatory and/or technical environments.

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: Strategy Lead 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.

The SEC aims to provide all candidates with response to their application in a timely manner. Should you wish to receive feedback on your application please reach out to the contact listed below.

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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