Economist

• Salaried + Bonus 
• Career Development Opportunities 
• 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:
 

This strategic role, reporting to the Economics Lead, is crucial to identify, assess and enhance value opportunities across the Integrated Gas (IG) portfolio and provide key information and recommendations to senior management and other stakeholders.

The Economist is a key interface between the IG Integrated Planning (IP) team and the rest of the business.  You will be an expert in economic modelling and associated IP processes and have a deep understanding of the how production, cost and macro-economic factors impact the business.  This role will focus on delivering value insights through preparation of investment economics associated with the APLNG business, including supporting delivery of operated and non-operated developments and new commercial, exploration and investment /divestment opportunities.

Key responsibilities:

• Maintain and build financial valuation models
• Work with customers to frame the opportunity, risks, and uncertainties to be evaluated
• Consistently deliver timely, unbiased, high-quality insights to influence decision making
• Prepare and deliver presentations to communicate valuation insights to decision makers
• Actively engage across the business to foster cross functional relationships to proactively pursue sources of data and insight and ensure the progress and quality of analysis is maintained in line with the expectations
• Adopt a learning mindset and take personal responsibility for continuous performance improvement, including mentoring of other team members.
• Embrace agile ways of working and demonstrate ownership, pride and accountability for all deliverables.
• Collaborate closely with the Economics Lead, Economics team, and Integrated Planning team to align on work planning, iterate on solutions and find workarounds as needed

What will you bring?

You will role model Origin’s values, be self-driven, with ability to be proactive and take initiative. A team player with ability to work collaboratively with a broad range of people across levels, building positive, productive working relationships.

• A deep understanding of macroeconomic drivers of upstream oil & gas in Australia and globally. 
• Formal tertiary qualification in finance / economics / engineering or related technical discipline. 
• Proficient with MS Excel and capability in building financial models
• Strong interpersonal skills with enthusiasm to proactively connect with stakeholders across the business
• Confidence in multi-tasking and delivering to stringent deadlines with a relentless drive for simplification and improvement through organised and structured ways of working
• PlanningSpace systems knowledge an advantage but not strictly required

So, why join us?

• Discounted Origin product benefits for employees, including Electrical, Gas and Internet offers!
• Flexible working environment
• Competitive salary + annual performance bonus +performance based reviews
• 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. 

Here's a little about us: https://www.originenergy.com.au/about/careers/

Background checks may be required to determine your suitability for this position as part of the recruitment process and during your employment. These checks may include police checks, AusCheck, medical assessment and/or drug and alcohol testing.

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.