Strategic Approvals Manager

1 day ago


Brisbane, Australia Origin Energy Full time

Lead strategic projects in a dynamic industry setting
- Shape regulatory practices to optimise business efficiency and impact
- Brisbane based

**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**

As the Team Leader for Strategic Approvals, you will play a pivotal role in leading a dynamic team responsible for securing and maintaining the essential approvals required for exploration and production activities. This encompasses managing petroleum tenures, co-development agreements, project and environmental approvals, native title and cultural heritage agreements, and compliance with Underground Water Impact Report obligations.

**More about the role**:

- Strategically lead the team in securing tenure grants, navigating co-development agreements, and obtaining project and environmental approvals necessary for ongoing exploration and production activities.
- Craft and execute strategies to align with and achieve IG’s strategic objectives.
- Proactively identify opportunities for regulatory reform to enhance business value, aiming to streamline approval processes and increase efficiency.
- Spearhead the achievement of business objectives for Non-operated and Exploration Assets, leveraging agile methodologies and management tools to monitor and direct project progress.
- Ensure compliance across tenure management, environmental, groundwater, native title, and cultural heritage domains, preventing any unplanned losses or legal repercussions.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key regulators and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment and compliance with regulatory expectations.

**ABOUT YOU**

To excel in this role, you should demonstrate strong senior leadership capabilities, with a proven track record of motivating teams towards achieving a shared vision and delivering substantial outcomes. You should possess robust business acumen and an ability to establish and maintain rigorous governance and discipline within the team.

More about you:

- Extensive expertise in major project approvals, tenure administration, land access, or environmental approvals within the petroleum & gas, mining, or heavy industry sectors.
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, with a knack for building productive relationships, negotiating, and influencing.
- Results-driven with advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experienced in developing systems and processes tailored to meet compliance obligations effectively.
- Proven ability to influence regulatory reforms to favour business objectives.

**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
- 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.

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.

**_You will be required to meet Origin's employment criteria which may include a criminal history check and pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol testing)._**

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._



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