Agreements Advisor

Origin Energy Services Ltd is seeking an Agreements Advisor for a 12-month contract, based in either Brisbane or Chinchilla, Australia. The role involves drafting, negotiating, and managing property-related agreements for petroleum and gas activities, ensuring compliance and minimizing risks. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in negotiation. Benefits include competitive salary, performance bonuses, and employee discounts on services.
• 12 month limited term contract initally
• Can be based in Brisbane or live local in Chinchilla
• 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 part of this team, you'll play a crucial part in ensuring the timely delivery of access agreements, including Conduct and Compensation Agreements, Water Agreements, Make Good Agreements, and various other property-related agreements. Operating in a dynamic environment, you'll need to be highly motivated and adaptable, contributing actively to a range of business issues.

The primary focus of this role is the drafting, negotiating, varying and renewing of property related agreements for access and commercial arrangements relating to petroleum and gas activities in compliance with organisational guidelines, as well as fulfilling statutory compliance obligations and contract governance requirements. You’ll also lead negotiations and build and manage relationships for the lifetime of operations.

This role can either be located in Brisbane (with frequent trips to sites) or Chinchilla.

More about the role:
• Drafting, negotiating, varying, and renewing property-related agreements for access and commercial arrangements related to petroleum and gas activities.
• Providing professional advice to ensure compliance and minimise risk for Origin's land access.
• Collaborating with external stakeholders, including landholder lawyers, to coordinate and review indemnity claims and additional compensation claims.
• Leading land access contractual disputes and alternate dispute resolution processes.
• Developing strategies focused on successful negotiation outcomes.

About you

As an ideal candidate, you should hold tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and boast specialised experience in negotiating and delivering property-related agreements, demonstrating a deep understanding of the legal landscape.

More about you:
• Exhibit strong negotiation and conflict management abilities, capable of influencing outcomes even without formal authority.
• Have extensive experience in delivering property-related agreements, from initial negotiation to finalization, showcasing a track record of successful outcomes.
• Possess expert knowledge of legal aspects pertinent to the CSG industry and land access, ensuring compliance and mitigating risks effectively.
• Demonstrate excellent business acumen, complemented by analytical and creative thinking skills, essential for navigating complex negotiations and agreements.
• While not essential, previous experience developing and executing negotiations is highly desirable.

Why join us?
• Discounted Origin products benefits for employees, including Electrical, Gas and Internet offers!
• 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!

For more information, please contact Allison Wright - , quote Requisition ID 87725 or apply now.

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: https://www.originenergy.com.au/about/careers/

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.

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