Land Access Negotiator

• 14 Month Contract Role 
• Competitive salary + annual performance bonus 
• Roma based

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About the role

We are seeking a Land Access Negotiator to join our high-performing Access team. The Access team is responsible for timely delivery of access agreements such as Conduct and Compensation Agreements, Water Agreements and Make Good Agreements.  The Access team is also responsible for maintaining access to land post agreement execution maintaining landholder relationships, working closely with Asset Services and Operations teams and managing issues as required.

The engage will be an initial 14 month contract role.

More about the role:

• Develop and execute negotiation strategies and compensation offerings for individual landholders that meets Upstream Delivery Process timelines and within the Upstream Compensation Framework.
• Working with the Land Access Lead, Agreements Advisors and Stakeholder Liaison team to deliver access across the Asset.
• Leading the negotiations and the negotiation team which produce the Conduct and Compensation Agreements and other agreements as required in accordance with Origin principles and legislative requirements.
• Builds and manages relationships for life of operations of an asset (conception to completion)

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.

More about you:

• Proven relevant experience.
• Degree qualified preferably in Law, finance, commerce or business
• Proven strong negotiation and conflict management skills, ability to influence without authority.
• Significant experience negotiating agreements.
• Good knowledge of legal aspects relevant to the CSG industry and land access
• Excellent business acumen demonstrated strong analytical and creative thinking ability.
• Multi-tasking and ability to handle pressure while working under tight deadlines.
• Able to work independently and as a team player, working with own team and across teams.
• Ability to lead teams
• Multi-tasking and ability to handle pressure while working under tight deadlines.

Desirable

• Knowledge of rural industries
• Strong project management skills
• Skilled mediator with the ability to develop and deliver solutions to complex business issues

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.