Strategic role within Origin
Salaried + Bonus
Brisbane based

Delivering good energy starts from within

It’s an exciting time to join Origin. Creating a great place to work means together we’re progressing our ambition to lead the energy transition through cleaner energy and customer solutions. We’re always looking for better ways to deliver for our customers – and for our people.

About the role:

This strategic role, reporting to the General Manager, is key in managing the development and implementation of the APLNG exploration program to increase APLNG reserves, reduce the portfolio long term cost of supply and reduce the uncertainty related to APLNG’s exploration portfolio.

You will proactively own the growth and optimisation of the existing APLNG resource base by finding and testing resource opportunities within Queensland.

Key Responsibilities

· Delivering the Exploration Program: Manages all aspects of exploration activities, including seismic, drilling, studies, and trials. This encompasses budget, schedule, and quality control throughout the project lifecycle.

· Identifying Resource Potential: Creates value by finding new resource prospects within current acreage through evaluations and annual reviews, and by identifying low-cost opportunities.

· Developing New Ventures: Identifies and develops new opportunities for APLNG through technical and commercial evaluations, participating in acreage processes, farm-ins, and supporting acquisition/divestment decisions.

· Building Collaborative Teams: Establishes and manages agile project teams from across the Integrated Gas business to execute exploration program requirements.

· Managing Subsurface Staff: Oversees the priorities and workloads of technical staff involved in studies and project management for exploration.

· Supporting Asset Strategies: Contributes to the development and delivery of APLNG's asset strategies and objectives, covering all aspects of lifecycle management (strategic, financial, safety, operational, etc.).

· Providing Insight for Decisions: Ensures accurate and appropriate subsurface, technical, and project insights are provided for decision-making, collaborating to balance viewpoints for optimal value.

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:

· Deep expertise in subsurface discipline to bolster team depth and play mentoring role

· Ability to understand subsurface uncertainties and risk, mange those risks through program delivery to safely protect value, communicate those risks with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and maximise portfolio value.

· Strong attention to detail, capable of managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.

· Strong interpersonal skills for building relationships and a proactive mindset for process improvement.

· 15+ years subsurface technical experience, preferably in oil and gas exploration

· Project or Program Management experience and knowledge of the Deliver Projects Process.

· Experience implementing the regulatory framework under which IG obtains access to and manages resources

· Experience in creating, leading and coaching diverse, inclusive and high performing teams

· Degree qualification in Engineering, Geoscience or a related discipline

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.