AddressMore 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.
We are working together for renewable, affordable reliable energy for all Victorians.
Your role
As Student Engagement Lead at the SEC, you will play a vital role in supporting the SEC's commitment to growing the pipeline of passionate, skilled renewable energy workers in Victoria. You will lead the development and delivery of bespoke, innovative programs that will get students excited about renewable energy, and work across Government and industry to connect students to further opportunities to develop their skills.
This role can be based in either our Melbourne CBD office or our regional office located in Morwell operating on either a full-time or part-time basis.
What you will do:
- Designing and delivering science-based programs: Designing and delivering engaging, STEM-based programs on renewable energy and renewable energy careers, targeted at students from Years 7-12.
- Forming partnerships with schools and industry: Identifying partnership opportunities to pilot and deliver Student Engagement programs with:
- High schools (including schools in regional Victoria), with support from the Department of Education
- Tech Schools, to deliver immersive programs on renewable energy skills, including supporting the design of bespoke STEM-based activities
- Renewable energy companies and organisations.
- Embedding First Nations knowledge: Identifying and embedding First Nations perspectives of the renewable energy sector in program delivery, with support from the First Nations Partnership Lead.
- Undertaking research and providing advice: Identifying best practice approaches and providing advice to students and career educators on pathways into renewable energy careers, including vocational pathways.
- Attend student career events: Representing the SEC at student career nights and events to promote the renewable energy workforce to students and parents, with support from the Corporate Affairs business unit.
Must Have:
- Minimum 3 years experience as a science or trades educator, preferably at a high-school level.
- Experience designing and delivering innovative and engaging educational programs.
- Ability to independently manage a program of work.
- A passion for renewable energy.
- Experience engaging with stakeholders and forming partnerships.
- Comfort travelling to metropolitan and regional locations in Victoria for a maximum of 10 days per month during school terms, including a valid Victorian driver’s licence.
- Experience advising students on career pathways, both at the vocational and university level.
- Experience or interest in promoting First Nations' perspectives on science and land management.
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 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 ***********@delwp.vic.gov.au
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 COB Monday 1st July 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 *******@delwp.vic.gov.au
- 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
