People and Culture Business Partner

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Do work that makes a difference 
Join an organisation who’s making a real difference to Victoria's energy future. SEC’s passionate people are working to support the transition to renewable energy and delivering affordable, reliable, renewable energy for all Victorians.
  
We offer hybrid working with offices in Melbourne’s CBD and Morwell.
  
What your day could look like.
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.
  
What you need to be successful.
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.

  
What is it like to work at SEC?
Join a team of passionate, purpose-driven people who care about the work they do and the people they work with. At SEC, our collaborative and inclusive culture means you’ll enjoy working beside people who celebrate each other's achievements. You’ll also do meaningful work, build great relationships, and help shape Victoria's energy future.

We offer flexible working options designed to support individual circumstances. To find more about our purpose and what it’s like to work at SEC, visit us on LinkedIn: SEC Victoria or our website: www.secvictoria.com.au
  
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.

Click the ‘Apply Now’ button. As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume. You can also provide a cover letter outlining how your skills, knowledge and experience are relevant to this role.
For further information and to explore this opportunity further, contact sec.careers@secvictoria.com.au.

Other important information:

• You 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.

  
Data collection
SEC engages a third-party recruitment provider to assist with applications and assessments. This may include collecting information such as your contact details, employment history, qualifications, referee details, and assessment results (including psychometric test results, which may constitute sensitive information).
Your personal information is collected and used for the purpose of assessing your suitability for employment and managing the recruitment process. By submitting your application, you consent to SEC and our recruitment provider collecting, using, and disclosing your personal and sensitive information for these purposes.
SEC and its service providers will handle your information in accordance with applicable privacy laws and SEC’s Privacy Policy, available online at https://www.secvictoria.com.au/privacy-policy. You may request access to, or correction of, your personal information by contacting SEC at privacy@secvictoria.com.au.