Contracts & Commercial Manager

• Full-Time Permanent Opportunity 
• Hybrid working environment 
• Brisbane based

Delivering good energy starts from within

It’s an exciting time to join Origin. Creating a great place to work means together we’re progressing our ambition to lead the energy transition through cleaner energy and customer solutions. We’re always looking for better ways to deliver for our customers – and for our people. 

About the role:  

With a focus on Wind Energy, this role is part of a dynamic and vibrant commercial team working closely with Development Managers and other key project stakeholders. You’ll provide functional leadership in the provision of specialist contract services, tender management and commercial advice for Origin’s portfolio of large scale renewable generation and storage projects.

The role will be accountable for developing contract strategies, providing commercial leadership in multidisciplinary project teams and leading the negotiation of significant contracts including EPC, Design & Construct, OEM equipment supply and connection agreements with values up to hundreds of millions, with a focus on wind generation projects.

Why this role matters:

• Support for the commercial evolution of the Asset Development & Construction Contract and Commercial team

• Lead the development of commercial models and contracting strategies that optimise the value of Origin’s supply portfolio.

• Develop commercial strategies that align with Origin’s purpose and vision across the lifecycle of Origin’s existing generation assets.

• Develop and implement commercial and contractual strategies for grid-scale generation and storage projects, in particular wind projects, up to FID.

• Lead the development and negotiation of major equipment supply, installation and connection contracts (MWA, EPC, D&C, ESC, TCA etc.), including innovative solutions and contracting models to improve business outcomes.

• Manage internal and external legal counsel, and other corporate stakeholders such as Tax, Insurance and Treasury to deliver fit for purpose contracts that meet approved sourcing strategies and project deadlines.

• Provide strategic advice and lead commercial support for responses to government and private sector tenders/funding opportunities.

What will you bring?  

A senior operator, your technical aptitude and commercial acumen blend to ensure your success in contract negotiation. You are comfortable working closely with the senior executive team and running high profile projects that run in the $100 millions. The right hand person to the Development Manager you are excited to work in an area that has spotlight and opportunity. 

• 15 + years experience in the energy industry or related industry

• Significant experience in wind projects

• Post-Graduate degree in Business, Commerce, Law Economics, Quantity Surveying, Engineering or similar analytical discipline

• Significant experience in leading technically and commercially complex, high value contract negotiations at senior levels

• Demonstrated knowledge of development and construction within Australian energy markets

• Experience with a wide range of commercial models, execution strategies and forms of contract

• Superior oral and written communication skills

• Strong influencing skills

So, why join us?  

• Discounted Origin products benefits for employees, including Electrical, Gas and Internet offers! 

• Origin 360 Electric Vehicles (EV) employee subscription offers a fantastic range of EVs, with flexible month-to-month plans and no lock-in contract.

• Free and confidential counselling for employees and family members. 

• A great high energy team, that encourages interesting, rewarding, and engaging work! 

Origin - Where good change happens

At Origin, we’re powered by people who believe in creating change.

We are committed to fostering a diverse, gender equitable workforce, where everyone is welcome, and all applications are evaluated on merit and potential. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people living with disabilities, culturally diverse people, any stage in life, people with intersex variations and people within LGBTQ+ communities, including trans and gender diverse. 

Enjoy a challenging career in an exciting industry where you can grow and explore your potential. If you think you have transferable skills, an appetite to learn and would be a great fit, we’d love to hear from you. 

To learn more about who we are, and what we do, visit our website: www.originenergy.com.au/about/careers/

Please note unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.

Origin recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and future.