Drive engagement, culture, and HR excellence—join SEC as a People & Culture Business Partner!
05th December, 2024Location: Melbourne/Morwell
Job Type: Full Time / Fixed Term
Organisation: SEC
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
The SEC is 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. We are working together for renewable, affordable, reliable energy for all Victorians.
Your role
As a People and Culture Business Partner, you will be an operations and strategic partner to the organisation, responsible for providing expert advice and guidance in all areas of the employee lifecycle. You will collaborate with leaders to drive initiatives that align with business goals, enhance employee engagement, and foster a positive workplace culture. Your responsibilities will include advising on talent management, performance development, and organizational effectiveness, as well as supporting HR programs and ensuring compliance to drive continuous improvement.
This role can be based in either our Melbourne CBD office or our regional office located in Morwell.
What you will do: Operational and strategic partner to the organisation, responsible for providing expert advice and guidance in all areas of the employee lifecycle;Act as a trusted advisor to senior management and department heads on all P&C-related matters across the employee lifecycle, escalating to the appropriate SME as required;Design and implement operational People & Culture processes aligned to best practice, compliance and organisational objectives.Must Have:
Your capabilities and areas of expertise that matter most for this role are:
Provide expert guidance and support to all levels of the workforce on People & Culture processes, policies, regulations, and legislation.Coach and mentor managers and supervisors on P&C best practices, performance management, and employee relations, fostering leadership development.Design and implement employee engagement initiatives, including recognition, DEIB, wellbeing programs, and feedback mechanisms, to promote a positive workplace culture.Develop and implement performance, development, and reward frameworks, policies, and procedures, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address P&C-related challenges, contribute to strategic initiatives, and support recruitment, talent management, and workforce planning.Highly Desirable: Proven experience in HR roles, with expertise in generalist HR functions, coaching, change management, IR, WH&S, L&D, and employee engagement; proficiency in using TechnologyOne (HR modules) as a system admin or user.Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey complex information clearly; demonstrated success working in fast-paced, dynamic environments, preferably within the public sector or large-scale organizations. 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.
The organisation is 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.
The SEC 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.
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.
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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.
Applications close on C.O.B of Thursday, 12 December 2024.
Other things to know Applicants must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or hold a valid work permit to be eligible to apply.To receive this information in an accessible format (such as large print or audio) or if you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please reach out to ******The SEC affirms that the collection and handling of applications and personal information will be consistent with the requirements of the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014.
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