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Salary- Full-Time Permanent Hybrid Working Opportunity
- Key role within our Generation & Development team
- Brisbane or Sydney based
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
Join us in shaping Australia's energy future! We're seeking a dynamic Principal Advisor to play a pivotal role in our Generation & Development team.
As a key player reporting to the Head of Approvals, you'll be at the forefront of our new generation asset projects. Your focus will be on securing crucial environmental approvals, steering projects toward Financial Investment Decision (FID), and ensuring seamless compliance during construction.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead environmental approval processes across diverse Australian jurisdictions.
- Champion compliance management through construction phases.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to optimise project outcomes.
- Actively contribute to the extended leadership team in the Generation & Development Business Unit.
- Develop and maintain functional budgets, strategic relationships, and industry connections.
- A relevant degree in Town Planning, Environmental Planning or Environmental Science.
- Minimum 10 years' experience in the preparation, granting and implementation of approvals as well as compliance management within energy, heavy industry, or resource sectors.
- Expertise in Federal statutory processes (EPBC Act) and understanding of at least two State jurisdictions.
- Proven ability to manage consultants, engage with regulatory bodies, and conduct effective negotiations.
- Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills.
- Sound knowledge of risk management processes.
- Strong organisation, coordination, and multitasking abilities.
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/
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.
