Engagement & Social Performance Lead

• Full time permanent opportunity
• Work in a collaborative, close knit team

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 role:Help lead the energy transition to renewables through the positive engagement of key stakeholders, including community, by building trust, managing social risks and sharing benefits.Why this role matters?Responsible for identifying, planning and engaging with key stakeholders in the delivery of large scale project, including the broader community, governments and departments at all levels and advocacy groups.Help us to better understand concerns among our Stakeholders, both internal and external, to ensure we appropriately address and mitigate.Lead the process to identify, assess and manage complex risks specific to engagement activities and reputational impacts.Provide subject matter expert (SME) advice for direct support of commercial acquisition and or others opportunitiesProvide SME advice, including development, communication and delivery of operating processes, procedures and systems regarding the Social Performance delivery of renewable and cleaner energy projects.Provide Social Performance and Community SME input and advice into tender submission reviews (e.g. EPC works), submission of Government grants and for investment review papers.What will you bring?Previous extensive experience in engagement for large scale development projects such as such as energy or resources.Demonstrated experience in navigating and managing complex issues with a broad range of stake holder groups.The proven track record to develop strategies and plans to manage and mitigate high risk engagement and reputational risks.Demonstrated strategic and tactical communication and interpersonal skills and strong team participation, collaboration and inclusive behaviours.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Relevant tertiary qualifications.Due to the nature of this role, travel will be required.A sound knowledge of renewable energy generation and development projects in Australia is a plus!So, 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 while working from home 2/3 days a week Competitive salary + annual performance bonus + performance based reviewsOrigin 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/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.