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 Grid Connection Graduate Program is a 2-year program developed by the Clean Energy Council in partnership with the Australian Electricity Market Operator (AEMO).

The Grid Connection Graduate Program Manager is responsible for the final stages of development and the implementation of the initial 2-year pilot program. The role is predominantly focussed on supporting the graduate and host organisation experience and ensuring that the program, and the graduates that complete it, are of the highest quality.

The Program Manager will also be responsible for program monitoring and evaluation and based on program success, support the transition of the pilot to an ongoing program. Reporting to the Strategic Projects Lead, the role will work closely with multiple stakeholders including host organisations and the program’s third-party employer, in addition to the program graduates and CEC staff.

Please note, there may be the need to travel within Australia.

This is a part-time, permanent position working 45.6 hours per fortnight (0.6 FTE).

About you

We're looking for someone who possess similar experience developing and managing graduate programs. Additionally, you will:

• Be tertiary qualified in Human Resources, Learning & Development, Organisational Development or similar.
• Be able to autonomously and as part of a broader team.
• Have excellent communication skills with the demonstrated ability to converse with a variety of backgrounds and skills.
• Manage your time well with the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment.
• Creative thinker, problem solver and ability to provide suggestions and solutions to continuously improve ways of working and collaboration.
• Extensive project management experience including budgets and M&E.

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, 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.