Specialist Consultant - Industrial Relations

Origin Energy Services Ltd is seeking a Specialist Consultant - Industrial Relations to provide expert guidance on mergers and acquisitions, manage enterprise agreements, and support strategic business priorities. This permanent role is based in Brisbane, Sydney, or Melbourne CBD and requires a minimum of 8 years of IR experience. The position offers competitive perks, including paid leave and discounts on energy services.
• Influence mergers & acquisitions with expert IR guidance and leadership.
• Enjoy top-tier perks, including EV subscriptions, internet & energy discounts!
• Permanent Opportunity | Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne CBD location

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.

The role

The Specialist Consultant – Industrial Relations will partner and support the business to deliver on its strategic priorities. This role will manage a portfolio of enterprise agreements across Origin’s business, acting as a lead negotiator and strategist. You will work with the business to develop bargaining strategies which balance commercial outcomes, compliance requirements and algin to Origin's long term IR plan. Further responsibilities include:
• Contributing to Origin's growth plans by supporting Origin’s mergers and acquisitions activity.
• Providing leaders with commercially savvy IR advice.
• Supporting the delivery of organisational restructuring activities.
• Providing coaching and training to business leaders and other key stakeholders as required.
• People leadership and development of more junior members of the IR team.
• Working on key IR strategy and compliance initiatives and other key projects.
• Working closely with the payroll and IT teams to ensure enterprise agreements are implemented accurately and in a timely manner.
• Managing union relationships and IR disputation.

About you

You will be able to demonstrate a minimum of 8 years’ experience in IR roles. You will have prior experience:
• Working in complex private sector industrial and unionised environments.
• Planning and leading enterprise bargaining.
• Supporting mergers and acquisitions activity.

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
• Enjoy a great CBD location with access parking and public transport.
• Purchase up to four additional weeks of leave annually.
• Engage in opportunities through the Origin Foundation to support your community.
• Powering your career with unbeatable perks - Get discounted electricity, gas, and internet as an Origin employee
• Explore unique and cost-effective employee EV Car subscriptions.

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.

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.