Petroleum Engineer

• Be part of a leading CSG operation driving innovation in reservoir performance and gas supply 
• Apply your subsurface expertise to real-world outcomes in a collaborative, high-impact team 
• Brisbane based

Join a team that's All Kinds of Useful

At Origin, being useful is more than a tagline - it’s how we approach work every day. As a collective, we’re a team that thrives on finding better ways, working together, and owning our impact. From powering homes to delivering award-winning internet and helping to lead Australia’s energy transition. If you’re driven by purpose and excited to be part of something bigger, we’d love to have you on the journey.

About the Role

Join a high-performing subsurface team in Brisbane and play a key role in shaping the future of gas production. As a Petroleum Engineer, you’ll apply your expertise across reservoir modelling, production forecasting and optimisation, contributing to field development and maximising asset value in a dynamic CSG environment.

Why this role matters

• Support development planning and appraisal across a leading Queensland gas asset
• Drive production forecasting and reservoir performance to optimise gas supply outcomes
• Identify and deliver production optimisation opportunities through data-driven insights
• Collaborate across subsurface and production teams to maximise asset value and efficiency
• Contribute to safe, compliant and cost-effective operations that support long-term energy supply

What will you bring

• Degree in Petroleum Engineering or a related discipline
• Experience across petroleum engineering within oil and gas, with CSG exposure preferred
• Strong capability in reservoir engineering, modelling (analytical or numerical) and production forecasting
• Solid understanding of well performance, pressure transient analysis and reserves estimation
• Ability to work across subsurface disciplines (geology, geophysics, petrophysics) with a collaborative, solutions-focused mindset

So, why join us?

• Discounted Origin products benefits for employees, including Electrical, Gas and Internet offers!
• 21 weeks of paid parental leave for primary carers with flexible return options.
• 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.