Functional Analyst

• 6 month contracting opportunity | Flexible work arrangement 
• CBD Location | Sydney, Melbourne 

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:

The Functional Analyst sits within the ETRM Applications team, supporting the development and maintenance of critical systems for Origin’s Energy Risk Management and Wholesale & Trading functions.

This role leads requirements gathering, analysis, and design across multiple business units, working with stakeholders and delivery teams to develop fit-for-purpose technology solutions.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead requirements gathering and functional solution design during project delivery, ensuring alignment with business needs.
• Analyse business processes and service architecture to identify improvement opportunities and support solution development.
• Evaluate and present solution options, considering impacts on processes, maintenance, and support requirements.
• Perform detailed data analysis to inform solution assessments and ensure accuracy in functional specifications.
• Produce key functional deliverables, including documentation, UI/UX designs, test plans, and knowledge articles.
• Support testing activities by validating solutions, reviewing test cases, and assisting with user acceptance testing.

Skills & Requirements

• At least 8 years of experience in business and IT environments in functional or business analysis roles in an agile environment.
• Experience in Front/Middle/Back office businesses in particular Energy Risk Management, Wholesale & Trading Markets.
• Fundamental data analysis and SQL skills.
• Preparation of documentation to suit different audiences (business cases, functional requirements, business process maps, presentation packs, system documentation and UI/UX design document).
• Facilitation of workshops and presentations to all levels of management within IT and the Business areas.
• Experience leading business/functional analysis activities and team members.
• At least 2 years of experience managing stakeholders

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.