First Peoples Business Partner

• 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 First Peoples Business Partner at the SEC, you will be responsible for embedding the SEC’s commitment to First Peoples self-determination, Traditional Owner engagement and benefit sharing across the organisation.

Working alongside the First Peoples Partnership Lead and the Strategy Performance and People team, you will support the business unit implementation of SEC’s Self-determination Strategy, Traditional Owner relationship principles and lead initiatives that drive opportunities for First Peoples and Traditional Owners in Victoria.

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

What you will do:

Core accountabilities include:

• First Peoples relationships – support and maintain positive relationships with Traditional Owner Corporations, First Peoples Assembly of Victoria and the Victorian Aboriginal community to support the SEC to build a renewed relationship with First Peoples. Support and enable other SEC employees to develop constructive relationships through culturally informed engagement.
• Policy development and coordination – support the development of policies, initiatives and strategies that deliver on our commitment to partner with First Peoples, and ensure the SEC remains coordinated with relevant stakeholders who engage with First Peoples on the energy transition.
• Project planning – support the strategic delivery of time critical and complex self-determining programs, projects, and advice that delivers on the SEC’s commitment to partnership with First Peoples. Support and contribute to providing clear and timely advice on delivery of the SEC’s commitments.
• First Peoples opportunity creation – identify and drive opportunities that guide the SEC towards creating opportunities for First Peoples in Victoria and influence organisational practices to better support these objectives.

Who you are:

Experiences and Skills:

Must Have:

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Victorian Aboriginal cultures and communities including Traditional Owner groups and the ability to communicate effectively with First peoples.
• Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders, and work in a supportive and collegial manner.
• Experience in supporting or leading strategic policy and program development.
• Ability to design, influence and deliver outcomes in support of business priorities.
• Experience in preparing high-level written reports and submissions.
• Demonstrated ability to monitor client and stakeholder expectations and effectively manage stakeholder issues.
• Demonstrated ability to apply initiative and innovation to work activities.

Highly Desirable:

• Experience working effectively with Traditional Owner groups and the Victorian Aboriginal Community and ability to strengthen and build relationships and partnerships.
• Prior experience working in the energy sector.

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 sec.careers@secvictoria.com.au

We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

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 Monday, 8 December 2025

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 sec.careers@secvictoria.com.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