Specialist - Contract

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Date: 3 Mar 2026

Location: Brisbane, QLD, AU, 4000

Company: Origin Energy Services Ltd

  • High‑impact contract role supporting major energy operations 
  • Own post‑award contracts and influence commercial outcomes 
  • 12-month Opportunity | Brisbane preferred but open to other locations

 

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

Are you an experienced contracts professional who thrives in complex, fast‑moving environments? This high‑impact Contract Specialist role offers the opportunity to support major operational contracts within a large energy business, working at the intersection of commercial and operational decision‑making. 

 

You’ll be responsible for post‑award contract management, partnering closely with Contract Owners, sourcing and operational teams to ensure strong commercial, compliance and performance outcomes across a portfolio of contracts. 

 

This 12‑month opportunity suits someone commercially astute, solutions‑focused and comfortable influencing outcomes in a dynamic, operational setting. Your responsibilities will include: 

 

  • Deliver post‑award contract administration, ensuring commercial, governance and compliance outcomes 

  • Act as a trusted commercial advisor to contract owners and operational stakeholders 

  • Manage variations, claims, invoices and disputes, providing clear commercial recommendations 

  • Support contract negotiations, approvals and cost management, including forecasting and final accounts 

  • Build strong internal and supplier relationships while ensuring safe, compliant contract delivery 

 

What will you bring?  

You will be a confident, commercially minded professional who can balance detail with big‑picture thinking. You’re comfortable challenging constructively, influencing stakeholders, and navigating complex contractual issues. Key experience and capabilities include: 

 

  • Proven experience in contracts administration, contract management or commercial roles within large or complex organisations 

  • Strong understanding of procurement, contracts, risk, compliance and cost management 

  • Ability to interpret contracts, assess claims and variations, and provide clear, practical recommendations 

  • Experience working with multiple stakeholders across operations, procurement, finance, legal and HSE 

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a proactive and solution‑focused mindset 

  • Tertiary qualifications in commerce, law, engineering, business or a related discipline (or equivalent experience) 

  • Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle or SAP (desirable) 

 

So why join us?

  • 21 weeks of paid parental leave with flexible return options. 

  • Thrive in a culture of personal and professional growth. 

  • Enjoy a central CBD location with access to parking and public transport. 

  • Purchase up to four additional weeks of leave annually. 

  • Engage in opportunities through the Origin Foundation to support your community. 

  • Powering your career with unbeatable perks - Get discounted electricity, gas, and internet as an Origin employee. 

  • Explore unique and cost-effective employee EV Car subscriptions.  

 

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.