Head of Operating Model

Head of Operating Model at Origin Energy. Accountable for designing, owning, and delivering the Integrated Gas (IG) operating model, translating strategic intent into execution by aligning people, capabilities, processes, and structures to deliver sustained value.

The role owns the IG operating model roadmap, embedding enterprise-wide governance, and driving measurable improvements in efficiency, performance, and capability. It is responsible for delivering multi-year transformation outcomes, including cost efficiencies, productivity uplifts, and capability build, ensuring IG remains resilient and future-ready in an evolving energy environment.

The role has enterprise-wide influence, partnering with IGLT, P&C, HSE, Technology, and Corporate Communications, to shape workforce transformation, embed cultural change, and uplift leadership and digital capabilities. Through strong commercial ownership and accountability for ROI, the role provides Origin with a competitive advantage in operational excellence, resilience, and strategic execution.

You will role model Origin's values, be self-driven, with the ability to be proactive and take initiative. A team player who can collaborate with a broad range of people across levels, building positive, productive working relationships.

• Strategic mindset, demonstrated experience driving change to achieve strategic objectives
• Highly developed communication and stakeholder management skills with a track record of building collaborative working relationships across the business
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and challenge thinking, with a solutions mindset
• Leadership ability, able to build trust and drive change, with a focus on continuous improvement
• Financial acumen, with experience managing budgets and/or analysing risk
• Hands-on drive for improvement and efficiency at all levels of the business, with a well-developed understanding of change management
• Ability to get things done through others with internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent planning & organisational skills, with ability to navigate conflicting priorities
• Strong influencing, negotiation, and facilitation skills with ability to present and communicate at senior management levels
• Strong commitment to safety and compliance

Ideally you will have previous exposure to one or more of the following:

• Resources or manufacturing industries, including broad operational experience (desirable)
• A commercially focused or strategic business/financial role
• Leading business outcomes and developing business processes
• Leading multi-disciplinary teams or projects
• Change management and a track record of introducing new ways of working and/or creative problem-solving

• 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 is committed to fostering a diverse, gender equitable workforce. 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.

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.