Sustainability Adviser- Melbourne or Morwell

Location:
Melbourne/Morwell

Job Type:
Full Time/ On-Going

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
Sustainability Adviser
at the SEC, you will play a key role in embedding sustainable practices across the organisation. You'll support the development of systems and processes to track, measure, and report on sustainability metrics and targets, while ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements - including the recently introduced standards from the Australian Accounting Standards Board. Your work will help shape SEC's sustainability journey and create meaningful impact for our people, partners, and communities.

This role can be based in either our
Melbourne CBD
office or our regional office located in
Morwell
.

What you will do:

• Design and recommend systems and processes for the collection and reporting of sustainability data.
• Lead the coordination, analysis, and verification of sustainability information from multiple sources, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and consistency.
• Establish strong foundations for sustainability reporting tailored to SEC's operations and business environment.
• Develop and implement sustainability strategies and action plans that align with organisational goals.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with environmental legislation and industry standards.
• Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, including regulators, government bodies, and suppliers.
• Prepare high-quality reports, presentations, and proposals to communicate sustainability initiatives and outcomes.

Who you are:

Must Have:

• Demonstrated experience in a similar role or related field, with a track record of successfully delivering and implementing sustainability frameworks.
• Strong understanding of ESG reporting standards, regulatory requirements, and sustainability frameworks, including emissions reporting.
• Proven ability to manage data, lead projects, and engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate complex ESG concepts into clear, compelling narratives.
• Highly organised with excellent time management, strong stakeholder engagement capabilities, and an analytical mindset with experience in data interpretation and reporting.

Highly Desirable:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, natural resources, environmental management or a related discipline

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.

For further information and to explore this opportunity further please contact

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Please click the '
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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 4 September 2025

Other things to know

• Applicants must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or hold a valid work permit to be eligible to apply.
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