Davidson is the proud recruitment partner of SEC Victoria as they accelerate Victoria’s renewable energy transition.
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.
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 SEC 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.
Your role
As a Settlements Analyst, you will part of an ambitious and talented team to helping deliver Victoria’s renewable energy future by ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the SEC’s primary income streams. Working closely with our Energy Markets and Energy Trading teams, you’ll support the end-to-end settlement process across a dynamic portfolio of trading instruments and commodities — from physical energy markets and power purchase agreements to environmental products and derivatives.
This role is perfect for someone who thrives on detail, enjoys problem-solving, and takes pride in getting the numbers right. You’ll manage complex reconciliations, prepare trade confirmations, and collaborate across teams to drive continuous improvement in settlement accuracy and compliance. In return, you’ll join a supportive and purpose-driven organisation that’s helping to shape Victoria’s clean energy transition — ensuring a reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy future for all Victorians.
This is a 9-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:
Core accountabilities include:
- Physical market settlements – support physical market settlement processes, including Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) reconciliation and standing data management.
- Preparing and processing trade confirmations – draft, verify and finalise trade confirmations to ensure accuracy across all trading activities.
- Reconciling and settling derivatives – perform regular reconciliations and settlements for Over the Counter (OTC) and Exchange-Traded derivative products.
- Power Purchase Arrangement (PPA) settlements – calculate, reconcile and process PPA settlements in line with contract terms and market requirements.
- Environmental product transactions – support with certificate creation, surrender, physical transfer and financial settlement for environmental products.
- Network reconciliations – complete network date reconciliations and associated financial settlements to support accurate reporting.
- Monitoring prudential positions – track prudential requirements and prepare routine reports to support compliance and risk management.
Who you are:
Experiences and Skills:
Must Have:
- Demonstrated experience in a commercial environment, in a settlements role.
- Experience with energy trading or settlement systems (e.g. Endur, Allegro, EnergyOne or similar).
- A rigorous approach to accuracy and high level of attention to detail.
- Experience and understanding of financial derivatives, including PPAs.
- Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and motivated to continue your own personal development, with support from your leader.
- Knowledge of National Electricity Market (NEM).
- Strong data analysis and reconciliation skills.
Highly desirable:
- Advanced Excel or data capability using tools like PowerBI, SQL or Python.
- Proactive problem solving with the ability to identify issues early and work through solutions autonomously and with others.
- Ability to manage competing priorities, staying organised and focused during peak settlement periods.
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 SECRecruitment@davidsonwp.com
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.
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