Access and Agreements Specialist

• Drive Land Access Agreements at Origin.
• Support our renewable and cleaner energy delivery projects.
• Brisbane based

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:

Aid the broader team in the delivery of land access for renewable and cleaner energy projects. Prepare and negotiate land access and property related agreements with landholders and their representatives relating to Generation and Development activities in compliance with organisational guidelines, as well as fulfilling statutory compliance obligations and contract governance requirements.

Key responsibilities:

• Preparation and delivery of land access and property related agreements to gain and maintain access, including property acquisition, property sales, leasing and easements.
• Develop and influence land access strategies and plans.
• Take a lead role in land access contractual disputes and any required alternate dispute resolution.
• Manage all aspects of contracts governance and execution relating to land access agreements to ensure compliance with organisational requirements.
• Lead and conduct relevant due diligence across all jurisdictions and provide fit for purpose advice on key legislative or contract issues and risks relating to existing and proposed land access requirements and agreements to ensure compliance and reduce risk.
• Preparation of land access agreement contract summaries including key terms and obligations.
• Participate across internal project and corporate teams in relation to the preparation and negotiation of agreements to ensure the necessary input, approval and communication of non-standard matters and obligations occurs.

What will you bring?

• Proven strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills, and the ability to influence without authority.
• Demonstrated strategic and tactical communication and interpersonal skills and strong team participation, collaboration and inclusive behaviours with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Free thinking, problem solving, and solution focussed mind-set, together with having superior facilitation and collaboration skills.
• Be willing to travel to generation and development sites as required to meet with landholders and/or their representatives.

So, why join us?

• 20 weeks of paid leave for primary carers with flexible return options.
• Thrive in a culture of personal and professional growth.
• Powering your career with unbeatable perks - Get discounted electricity, gas, and internet as an Origin employee
• 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.