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.

About the role

The Workforce Development Officer position is a paid internship, ideal for a student wanting to work in the renewable energy sector on a part-time basis, whilst having the flexibility to continue their studies.

You will be responsible for supporting the administration of the Clean Energy Council’s Women in Renewables program which is designed to enable, connect and champion women working in the renewable energy industry.

Specifically, the role will be responsible for:

• Supporting the review of applications for the Women in Renewable scholarship programs
• Assisting with the collation and formatting of information for publication on the Clean Energy Council’s Women in Renewables web portal
• Providing secretariat support to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Working Group
• Undertaking general day to day administration duties to support the Workforce Development team.

This is a part-time, temporary position working 15.2 hours per fortnight for three (3) months. Salary for this role is $67.6K plus super, pro-rata.

About you

We’re looking for someone who is currently studying (undergraduate or masters) and has a keen interest in pursuing a career in the renewable energy sector. You will be a strong communicator, who:

• Can work with a diverse range of stakeholders
• Be highly organised and enjoy working in a busy environment
• Has an eye for detail and enjoys problem-solving
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point)
• Previous administration experience is a bonus but not a requirement

All successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening that may include reference checks, qualification checks, background / police checks and Australian working entitlement checks.

Why join CEC?

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 for this role, 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.