Davidson is the proud recruitment partner of SEC Victoria as they accelerate Victoria’s renewable energy transition.

Do work that makes a difference
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
You will be a trusted advisor to senior leaders, partnering with them to build high-performing, engaged and inclusive teams while delivering both strategic and operational HR support across the employee lifecycle. A key focus of the role will be providing expert guidance on Enterprise Agreement (EA) interpretation, Industrial Relations (IR) and Employee Relations (ER), supporting leaders to navigate complex workplace matters, union engagement, performance and conduct issues, and organisational change with confidence.

Working within a collaborative People & Culture team, you’ll also lead workforce planning, talent and leadership initiatives, organisational design and people-focused programs that drive business outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional who thrives on influencing outcomes, building strong stakeholder relationships and shaping positive employee experiences, while helping to build the workforce that will power Victoria’s renewable energy future

This is an 18-month fixed term contract.

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

What you will do:
Some of the core accountabilities include:

- Strategic Partnership - Partner with leaders across the business to deliver SEC’s people strategy and workforce priorities,



providing trusted coaching and expert advice to strengthen leadership capability, foster a positive and inclusive culture, and support business objectives.
- Effective management of people issues and cases - Partner with leaders to effectively manage complex, sensitive and high-risk people matters, providing expert guidance on employee relations issues
- Delivery of P&C; services into the business - Act as SEC’s subject matter expert for Enterprise Agreement (EA) interpretation and issue resolution, providing transparent, practical guidance to leaders on IR and ER matters.

Who you are: Experiences and Skills:

Must Have:

- Demonstrated experience interpreting industrial instruments, supporting consultation processes and building constructive relationships with unions and employee representatives.
- Experience as a P&C; BP to senior leaders and executives, providing strategic and practical support
- Exposure and experience within EA environments
- Experience coaching and guiding leaders on a broad range of complex and sensitive employee relations matters

Highly Desirable:

- Understanding of psychosocial health and safety obligations and their practical application within people leadership

Qualifications:

- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Law or a related discipline is highly desirable.

An empowered workforce




A career with SEC 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.

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. SEC strives to create a respectful and collaborative workplace culture that allows all employees to thrive.

For further information and to explore this opportunity further please contact [email protected]

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

Please apply with current resume in Microsoft Word format only (.doc or .docx). If you would like to have a confidential discussion, please contact Rodney Roberts on 03 9929 9500, quoting reference JN -072026-43835. Want to know more about Davidson? Visit us at

📌 People and Culture Business Partner (Melbourne)
🏢 Davidson
📍 Melbourne