Project Director

• Critical Leadership role

• Brisbane based ideal however flexible to for Adelaide/ South Australian applicants

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:

The Project Director is a critical leadership role reporting into the Program Director, Asset Development & Construction. The role is the advocate and accountable owner of the Darling Downs Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Project, a critical new infrastructure project that will support the Generation of circa 250MW of new renewable energy sources.

The Project Director will lead the successful implementation of the project from FEED through to implementation and operation. Key to leading this project will be a deep understanding of delivering complex projects from the client side including funding arrangements, consideration of regulatory, legal, community, government, stakeholder requirements, program, budgeting, procurement, contract negotiation and resourcing.

Why this role matters?

• Lead by example in setting HSE behaviours and developing an HSE-focused safety-first culture on site.
• Building a high-performing team in all disciplines comprising safety, environment, engineering, procurement, contract management, construction, commissioning
• Manage the end-to-end cost, schedule, risk & opportunity, and quality assurance from development initiation through construction, commissioning and handover to Operations of the Darling Downs BESS Project, with a capital expenditure of over $500 million.
• Establish and manage contracts for the delivery of the project and monitor contractor performance based on best-in-class project control methods.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and encourage high performance and collaborative behaviours in a matrixed organisation.
• Given the scale and importance of the project, broad stakeholder engagement will be critical to the successful completion of the project. Therefore, it will require a good network with government, Transmission Network Service Providers (TNSPs) and comfort in engaging local communities.
• Build a team to drive the project to a successful outcome and work collaboratively with matrix staff across Origin. This will include working closely with the other members of the Asset Development & Construction team to ensure Origin is leveraging its insight, relationship, and network to optimise the outcomes across the business.

What will you bring?

• Management and leadership of significant capital projects of similar scope and complexity.
• Experience delivering projects as Project Director for Tier 1 contractors and international owner-organisations.
• Extensive experience in project leadership roles, with a minimum of 15 years of demonstrated expertise.
• Tertiary qualification in Project Management and/or related Engineering (Electrical preferred) discipline
• Deep knowledge of Project Management and Construction management systems and principles.
• Demonstrated ability to manage significant EPC and D&C contracts and procurement.
• Expert in project controls and associated tools to manage productivity and progress.
• Acted as Contract or Company Representative on a major contract >$100 million.
• Demonstrated ability prepare and present written reports and presentations to a high standard.

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 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.

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.