Production Manager

Join a team that's All Kinds of Useful

At Origin, being useful is more than a tagline - it's how we approach work every day. As a collective, we're a team that thrives on finding better ways, working together, and owning our impact. From powering homes to delivering award-winning internet and helping to lead Australia's energy transition. If you're driven by purpose and excited to be part of something bigger, we'd love to have you on the journey.

About the role

We're looking for a skilled Production Manager to join our team. This is a key leadership role responsible for short-term production strategy (0-5 years), with a direct focus on drawdown management and improving the lifecycle cost to operate our gas wells.

You'll be responsible overseeing the application of subsurface expertise to safely deliver an optimisation and artificial lift strategy across Integrated Gas. This pivotal role is accountable for the workover budget (supporting activity for up to 6 major service workover rigs), surface pressure debottlenecking, and production surveillance to maximise value across more than 1500 operating wells and multiple CSG fields.

More about the role:

• Lead the short-term (0-5 years) production optimisation strategy to maximise asset value.

• Develop and manage the Asset Short Term Production Plan (STPP) and the annual workover budget.

• Accountable for subsurface facility reliability and availability, including well integrity and workover programs.

• Drive continuous improvement by analysing failures, capturing learnings, and trialling new approaches.

• Identify, assess, and execute production uplift opportunities, preparing business cases for approval.

• Monitor industry for new production optimisation technologies to create long-term value.

• Champion a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and efficiency.

• Engage, coach, and develop team members to build a high-performing team environment.

What will you bring?

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

More about you

• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to build and hold a team accountable.

• Extensive oil and gas industry experience, with a deep knowledge of operations and engineering.

• Proven track record in production engineering and optimising well production to minimise supply losses.

• Strong strategic management and planning experience within an operating asset environment.

• Excellent communication, influencing, and negotiation skills to build effective stakeholder relationships.

• Resilient and agile, with the ability to problem-solve under pressure and navigate competing priorities.

• A degree in a relevant engineering field (e.g., Process, Mechanical, Petroleum).

• Sound understanding of Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) practices.

So, why join us?

• 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 - 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.

Here's a little about us:

Background checks may be required to determine your suitability for this position as part of the recruitment process and during your employment. These checks may include police checks, AusCheck, medical assessment and/or drug and 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.