About the role

The Industry Education Specialist provides subject matter expertise and advice on design and installation requirements for consumer energy resources, electrical safety, and various state and national regulations.

Working closely with both the Education Team and Industry Teams, you will aid in the development and review of educational resources, support learning management system development with technical resources and provide technical expertise in the development of policy work.

The role will uphold consumer protection while sharing knowledge with industry participants – installers, designers, retailers and manufacturers/agents. The role has a great understanding of the schemes across each state and how it impacts participants.

This is a full-time, 12-month temporary position working 76 hours per fortnight (1 FTE).

About you

We're looking for someone who has experience working as an accredited PV / Stand-alone Power System / Battery designer and / or installer and providing technical and educational advice in various forms.

Additionally, you will:

• Tertiary qualified electrician, with 2+ years of technical training experience and 5+ years of installation experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant Australian legislative and statutory provisions, standards and frameworks relating to the PV sector and electricity supply sector.
• Experience in answering technical questions and clearly and succinctly relaying technical information.
• Ability to interpret and produce technical images, plans and writing.
• Experience in mentoring, leading discussions and comfortable to be presenting in large forums on technical advice to individuals with varying levels of knowledge.
• Comfortable to lead discussion and collaborate with Education team as SME.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team and contribute to a project environment and track and report on project deliverable in real time.
• Able to collaborate in cross skilled team of technical, projects and strategy thought leaders.
• Good computer skills, including the Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to quickly learn new processes and adapt to a changing work environment.
• Strong time management skills.

About us

The Clean Energy Council is the peak body for the clean energy industry in Australia, and we are committed to accelerating the transformation of Australia’s energy system to one that is smarter and cleaner. We thrive under our values of Integrity, Collaboration, Leadership, People Focused and Service Excellence and bring passion in the way we work every day.

Why join CEC?

Join a passionate team committed to driving the growth of clean energy across Australia. The organisation offers a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive environment, supporting professional growth and providing meaningful opportunities to contribute to a sustainable future.
As an industry leader, you’ll join the movement and contribute to a better future. In return, CEC will support you by:

• Centrally located in Melbourne CBD, close to public transport
• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous leave provisions including paid annual closure during the Christmas / New Year period, paid parental leave and purchase leave arrangements, just to name a few
• Professional development opportunities
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Amazing salary sacrificing opportunities plus much more!

Interested?

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience relating to this role.

Please note that applicants may be contacted before the closing date.

As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We encourage people from various backgrounds and experiences to apply.

The Clean Energy Council respectfully acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waters on which we work and live. Sovereignty has never been ceded. We acknowledge Elders, past and present, and their continuing culture and connection to Country.