• 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 General Manager, Energy Analytics at the SEC, you will be responsible for establishing and leading the energy markets analytics team to provide actionable insights, guide the development of a portfolio of trading products, oversee products and pricing, and inform the investment team’s investment strategy.

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 STS 1.

What you will do: 

• Provide leadership to ensure timely and comprehensive market analysis and the development of a portfolio of trading products.
• In conjunction with the General Manager of Trading, support and oversee the products and pricing for the SEC by implementing effective strategies that align with business objectives, including undertaking predictive price modelling and commercial and industry customer analysis.
• Develop and lead the strategic direction of a high-performing energy markets analytics team.
• Work closely with the investments team to provide robust input on energy market analytics and guide their investment decisions to ensure alignment with the trading portfolio direction.

Who you are: 

You are a strategic leader with deep experience in the Australian energy market. You are a highly knowledgeable, detail-oriented and collaborative leader with exceptional communication and decision-making skills.

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

• Detailed understanding of the operation of the Victorian and national energy markets including market trends and movements, transmission lines, commercial investment opportunities and energy trading.
• Expert experience in electricity market analysis, with hands-on experience in modelling, statistics, forecasting, and data science applications.
• Advanced business and commercial acumen.
• Proven track record of leading high-performing analytical teams within power companies.
• Expert experience with collaborating with peers to translate vision and strategy into actionable goals and deliverable outcomes for an organisation.
• A relevant tertiary degree/qualification in engineering, commerce or another related field would be well regarded.
• Passion for innovation and leading the transition to a fully renewable electricity systems though insight and analysis of the future.

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: General Manager, Energy Analytics 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.

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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