Community Relations Officer

• Join us to drive positive change and build lasting community ties
• 12 month Limited term contract
• Roma based

Delivering good energy starts from withinIt’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 ROLEAs a Community Relations Officer at Origin, you will be instrumental in building and maintaining strong relationships with the communities in which we operate. This role involves understanding local needs, supporting our local workforce efforts, driving community investment and engagement, and ensuring transparent communication to foster positive community impact.More about the role:Serve as a key liaison between Origin Energy and community stakeholders to address their needs, concerns, and expectations.Manage and execute community investment efforts, including engagement, assessment, and processing of partnership and sponsorship applications for the Maranoa region and surrounds.Facilitate the successful execution of community development and local workforce initiatives, including community events, regional apprentice programs, and employee networking activities.Enhance local employee engagement, morale, and well-being through targeted programs.Provide support and guidance to employees and their families, particularly during the relocation process, ensuring a smooth transition.ABOUT YOUTo be successful in this role you will be able to demonstrate highly developed administrative and interpersonal skills, together with exceptional planning, and coordination skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail.More about you:Proven experience working autonomously and as part of a team within large organisations.Strong track record of delivering community events and social improvement projects.Skilled in stakeholder engagement with the ability to build trust and maintain strong relationships.Initiative-taking with the capability to make recommendations and follow through on commitments.Positive, proactive professional attitude with a “can-do” approach.If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve and meet the above qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity at Origin Energy.WHY JOIN US?

• Discounted Origin products benefits for employees, including Electrical, Gas and Internet offers!
• Hybrid working environment, opportunity to connect with your team in our CBD office
• 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 happensAt 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.To learn more about who we are, and what we do, visit our website: www.originenergy.com.au/about/careers/You will be required to meet Origin's employment criteria which may include a criminal history check and pre-employment medical (including drug & 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.