Senior Commercial Advisor

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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 highly skilled commercial professional to join our team. In this key role, you'll report directly to the Operated Joint Venture Manager and be responsible for providing expert commercial and external interface support to our operated assets.

You'll be instrumental in managing investments across a diverse portfolio of joint ventures, from early exploration prospects to mature, producing fields. Our team leverages its technical, commercial, and regulatory expertise to unlock and protect value for Australia Pacific LNG.

This position is a unique opportunity to directly impact high-value projects, with total contract values often exceeding $100 million.

We currently have two opportunities within the team. One permanent and one 14-month fixed term.

More about the role:

• Understand and proactively manage APLNG's rights and obligations as an Operator, as well as the Joint Venture Partner's rights and obligations under relevant Agreements.

• Develop and maintain communication with the Operated Assets and JV Partner representatives through both formal and informal channels.

• Work with internal stakeholders to determine APLNG's commercial position. Then prepare, negotiate and implement commercial agreements with Joint Venture Partners.

• Lead the review and quantitative analysis of proposed projects to determine Joint Venture impact/opportunity.

• Analyse, understand and collaborate on complex issues with internal and external stakeholders to deliver solutions on technical, commercial and logistical issues faced by the relevant Joint Venture.

• Support the resolution of disputes through the relevant Joint Venture dispute processes.

• Provide commercial agreement advice and support to the Operated Assets to help them deliver on commitments

• Work with the Non-Operated Joint Venture Team to manage common stakeholders

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

• Tertiary qualifications in law, business, commerce, or related disciplines.

• Stakeholder management and influencing skills including dispute resolution.

• Knowledge of Australian oil and gas industry operations including establishment of unincorporated joint ventures.

• Experience in managing material commercial negotiations and resulting transactions.

• Experience in managing commercial contracts or joint venture agreements.

• Demonstrable analytical and communication skills.

Desirable requirements

• Understanding of economic analysis.

• Demonstrated experience in upstream joint venture management.

• Detailed knowledge of oil & gas JV agreements and related contracts.

• Understanding of, and practical experience with technical matters relating to upstream development projects and operations.

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.