Executive General Manager, Commercial

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action

**Salary**: $384,541 - $511,862

Occupation: Executive Management

Reference: VG/50998877

Develop the SEC’s pipeline of renewable generation and storage investments, convert that pipeline into a strategic portfolio of assets, and build a high performing Commercial team

Maintain and develop effective working relationships across the department, government, and industry, to negotiate with and gain support from key stakeholders

Contribute to setting up a new entity and leave a legacy with enduring benefits for Victorians

Melbourne-based

The Victorian Government is bringing back the State Electricity Commission (SEC) with an initial investment of $1 billion towards delivering 4.5 gigawatts of clean power to help drive transformation of Victoria's energy sector. The new SEC will push more renewable energy into the system, drive down emissions, put downward pressure on power prices and create thousands of jobs.

Through targeted investments, the government-owned SEC will accelerate the delivery of renewable energy to help secure Victoria's clean energy future.

The SEC will do this by:

- Being an active energy market participant, working with industry to invest in and speed up the delivery of renewable energy under a 10-year plan.
- Pushing more energy into the system with the aim of reducing wholesale prices and giving consumers greater choice.
- Working with industry to create thousands of jobs in renewable energy - in solar, wind, storage and emerging energy solutions.
- Investing in training, skills, and generating the clean energy workforce of the future.

The newly established SEC Implementation Office is a growing team within the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) that is responsible for leading the reestablishment of the SEC as a government-owned renewable energy provider.

**About the Department**

DEECA employs more than 4,800 staff in 91 locations across the state and is a key manager of Victoria's public estate, challenged to improve Victoria's liveability whilst protecting the natural environment, infrastructure, and heritage for future generations.

DEECA's values are Teamwork, Service Excellence, Ownership and Wellbeing & Safety.

**About the Role**

The Executive General Manager, Commercial will report to the Interim CEO of SEC as a member of the SEC Implementation Office's senior executive team, and will be a key leader in the transition to a new SEC entity. The role will be accountable for providing strategic advice on business and pipeline development, manage risk at both the project and portfolio level, and will lead engagement with the market from deal origination through to deal execution and delivery.

The EGM Commercial will develop and deliver SEC's investment program, design and implement appropriate commercial models for SEC's investments, and lead all aspects of SEC's negotiations with counterparties, including the management and coordination of specialist advisors as required.

**Key Internal Relationships**
- Interim CEO
- SEC Expert Advisory Panel
- Direct reports, commercial, policy, energy markets and stakeholder teams
- Minister for the SEC and DEECA Departmental Secretary
- State government agencies and departments

**Key External Relationships**
- Specialist advisors
- Private sector contractors
- Victorian community

**Requirements**:

- Demonstrated energy sector experience at a senior level, specifically renewable energy with renewable power generation and storage technology experience desirable.
- Experience delivering and coordinating major projects with multiple stakeholders, including government agencies and private sector contractors.
- Proven experience leading business development, commercial and investment activities in the energy or similar sectors.
- Demonstrated commercial, financial acumen, governance, and risk management skills.
- Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline - commercial, engineering, business, legal or finance.

**What does the SEC Implementation Office offer?**

Building on the culture of the SEC Implementation Office, the re-established SEC will pride itself on having a capable, driven and accountable workforce who work collaboratively across workstreams to achieve the SEC's mandate. The team leads with integrity and purpose and works within a dynamic, fast-paced and flexible environment.

Key inclusions:

- Opportunities to be a part of an organisation creating a legacy of sustainable energy for Victoria.
- Being part of a broader purpose that benefits our communities.
- Passionate and growing team who are great at what they do and are excited for Victoria's major energy transformation.

If this seems like the right opportunity for you, send us your resume and a cover letter outlining how your skills could help the SEC achieve its mandate. We look forward to hearing from you.

**Applications