Energy Sales Specialist - Melbourne

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Date: 9 Sept 2026

Location: Melbourne, VIC, AU, 3000

Company: Origin Energy Services Ltd

  • Proactively support new and existing Origin customers with sales activity 
  • 19 Oct start date | 4 days in office, 1 day WFH | 2 weeks fully paid training full time in office 
  • Melbourne based | Full Time | Mon to Fri - 9:00 to 17:06 

 

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:

Our customers come to us at moments that matter - moving home, comparing plans, deciding whether to stay or switch. As an Energy Sales Specialist, you’re the person on the other end of those conversations, helping residential and SME customers find energy and broadband that genuinely works for them.

 

Why this role matters?

  • Customer conversations directly shape how Origin grows, retains and earns trust
  • An outbound-led role with some inbound mixed in - sharpens your sales range fast
  • A highly engaged, high-performing team that coaches, challenges and learns out loud
  • Your insights flow back into how we improve our products and customer experience
  • A strong launchpad for sales, commercial or customer-focused careers at Origin
  • A part to play in Australia’s energy transition - one conversation at a time

 

What will you bring?

This is a Sales role, so while sales experience is not essential, you should bring a collaborative growth mindset, an openness to coaching and be eager to learn about how sales can help Origin customers.You’ll receive two weeks of fully paid, structured training to set you up for success from day one.What else will you bring? 

 

  • Confident written and verbal communication across phone, email and digital channels
  • A lateral thinker who reads a conversation, asks the right questions and adapts
  • Sales and negotiation skills (sales experience preferred but not essential)
  • Resilience and self-management to stay motivated through targets and busy days
  • A competitive mindset and genuine hunger to grow within a high-performing team

 

What to Expect From Our Recruitment Process

We know applying for a new role can feel like a bit of a black box, so here's a quick look at what happens next: 

1. Application Review - We'll review your application against the role's key requirements and be in touch either way, so you're never left wondering
2. Video Screen - If you're shortlisted, we'll send a short set of questions for you to record in your own time - a chance for us to get to know you before we meet in person
3. Interview - A relaxed, conversational chat with the hiring team about real examples from your experience, and your chance to ask us anything about the role and team
4. Offer & Onboarding - If successful, we'll move quickly to get your offer sorted. This intake is set to start on Monday 19th October, including your 2 weeks of training 

 

 

 

 

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.