Energy Trading Analyst

Join Origin's Trading team, full training provided
- Fantastic opportunity to build a career with a market leader
- Sydney based

**Working for us**

At Origin we have a strong purpose and values that challenge us to find the answers to the big energy questions. Every person that works with us helps us reach that goal. If you bring good energy to Origin, you’ll get it in return. A challenging career. An exciting industry. And the support to grow and explore your potential.

**THE ROLE**

Origin's Trading Operations Team is responsible for our day-to-day participation in the physical energy markets, which involves short-term optimisation of Origin's long-term portfolio.

This includes operational gas scheduling under contracts and trading activities in various gas markets and bidding the output of the company's power stations into the 24-hour electricity spot market to optimise the electricity portfolio.

The Physical Market Trading Analyst role is an entry point which provides you with the opportunity to gain the knowledge and experience required to become an Energy Trader. In addition to undertaking an in-house training program, as an Analyst you will support our Energy Traders in their day-to-day dealings on the electricity spot market or physical gas markets.

Once training is complete, you will work in either the gas or electricity trading team on a 24/7 shift roster. Our roster is well balanced, avoiding long periods of shift work. Traders are also involved in exciting projects through standards work hour project days.

We provide clear guidance on career progression within the Trading Team.

**Responsibilities will include**:

- Examining short-term gas and electricity market conditions and operational considerations
- Interacting with plant operators and market operators to execute strategies
- Participating in project work to implement changes to the operating environment
- Collaborating with internal stakeholders

**IS THIS YOU?**

To be considered for this role you can show:

- You have a keen interest in the energy sector
- You’re excited by the prospect of learning the intricacies of trading in the physical energy markets
- You are able to demonstrate a passion and commitment for embarking on a career in this industry

Your great teamwork and people skills will complement your high-level spread sheet and problem solving abilities and will be fully utilised in this fast paced work environment.

**Origin - Where good change happens**

At Origin, we’re powered by people who believe in creating collective change. We’re creating more diverse and inclusive workplaces for everyone because the more perspectives we have, in a place where everyone can belong, the better we can tackle our challenges together. We are united, yet unique.

If you think you have transferable skills, an appetite to learn and would be a great fit, we’d love to hear from you.

**A great team to join**

It's an exciting time to join Origin. Together we’re powering a cleaner, smarter energy future for Australia and beyond, always looking for better ways to deliver for our customers - and for our people.

Origin’s **Energy Supply and Operations** business plays a key role in providing reliable, affordable and sustainable energy to power Australian homes and businesses. We're the largest owner of natural gas-fired power stations in Australia, and generate more than 7,400 MW of power through our flexible generation portfolio. We’re also a major supporter in the growth of renewable supply and storage, supporting a cleaner energy future.

We’re looking for passionate and forward-thinking people to help, who are committed to a zero-harm safety culture, managing risk and driving culture change.

**Origin. Good energy**

At Origin, our focus is on getting energy right for our customers, communities, and planet. Because we know it’s up to us to shape the future of energy. Today, we serve more than 4.2 million customers, are one of the most significant energy producers in the country and listed in the ASX Top 50 companies.

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.