Contracts & Commercial Manager

Full-Time Permanent Opportunity
- Hybrid working environment
- Brisbane based

**Check out this great opportunity at Origin**

Build your career at Origin and see where it takes you - it could be a new role, a new location or a higher level of responsibility.

**About the role**:
At the forefront of the industry, Origin is leading the charge with renewables and technology. You'll be part of a dynamic and vibrant commercial team working closely with Development Managers and other key project stakeholders. You’ll provide functional leadership in the provision of specialist contract services, tender management and commercial advice for Origin’s portfolio of large scale renewable generation and storage projects.

The role will be accountable for developing contract strategies, providing commercial leadership in multidisciplinary project teams and leading the negotiation of significant contracts including EPC, Design & Construct, OEM equipment supply and connection agreements with values up to hundreds of millions, with a focus on wind generation projects.

**Why this role matters?**
- Support for the commercial evolution of the Asset Development & Construction Contract and Commercial team
- Lead the development of commercial models and contracting strategies that optimise the value of Origin’s supply portfolio.
- Develop commercial strategies that align with Origin’s purpose and vision across the lifecycle of Origin’s existing generation assets.
- Develop and implement commercial and contractual strategies for grid-scale generation and storage projects, in particular wind projects, up to FID.
- Lead the development and negotiation of major equipment supply, installation and connection contracts (MWA, EPC, D&C, ESC, TCA etc.), including innovative solutions and contracting models to improve business outcomes.
- Manage internal and external legal counsel, and other corporate stakeholders such as Tax, Insurance and Treasury to deliver fit for purpose contracts that meet approved sourcing strategies and project deadlines.
- Provide strategic advice and lead commercial support for responses to government and private sector tenders/funding opportunities.

**What will you bring?**

A senior operator, your technical aptitude and commercial acumen blend to ensure your success in contract negotiation. You are comfortable working closely with the senior executive team and running high profile projects that run in the $100 millions. The right hand person to the Development Manager you are excited to work in an area that has spotlight and opportunity.
- 15 + years experience in the energy industry or related industry
- Post-Graduate degree in Business, Commerce, Law Economics, Quantity Surveying, Engineering or similar analytical discipline
- Experience in wind projects
- Significant experience in leading technically and commercially complex, high value contract negotiations at senior levels
- Demonstrated knowledge of development and construction within Australian energy markets
- Experience with a wide range of commercial models, execution strategies and forms of contract
- Superior oral and written communication skills
- Strong influencing skills

**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.

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.

Please note unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.

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