Specialist Consultant - Talent

Origin Energy Services Ltd is seeking a Specialist Consultant - Talent to influence talent strategies and deliver key initiatives in a permanent, CBD-based role in Barangaroo, NSW. The position involves collaborating with senior stakeholders, developing talent programs, and shaping leadership agendas. Candidates should have strong commercial acumen and communication skills, with experience in talent programs and change initiatives. The role offers a supportive culture and various employee benefits.
• Gain high-level exposure, influencing talent strategies across Origin.
• Collaborate with a passionate, high-performing team to shape impactful people solutions.
• Permanent position | CBD 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

Are you ready to make an impact, build your legacy, and work with an amazing team? At Origin, we’re looking for a Specialist Consultant – Talent to drive strategic initiatives, engage with senior stakeholders, and help shape the future of our talent agenda.

Working closely with senior stakeholders and senior business partners you will shape the talent and leadership agenda. You will own and deliver key talent initiatives from concept, design, implementation and review.

Your responsibilities will include:
• Designing and delivering strategic talent initiatives across leadership, succession, and contribution to early career programs.
• Engaging with senior stakeholders to develop fact-based business cases and drive decision-making.
• Developing cutting-edge learning and development solutions that impact Origin’s future talent pipeline.
• Leading projects that align with Origin’s People & Culture strategy, ensuring high visibility and influence.
• Contributing to board papers, governance, and change initiatives to support business transformation.

What will you bring?

The successful candidate will have strong commercial acumen, translating talent strategies into measurable business value by aligning people initiatives with commercial objectives. Thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment, effectively balancing competing priorities. Additionally, will also have exceptional communication skills, with the ability to articulate ideas with clarity and influence, crafting persuasive narratives across all levels, including board papers and governance reports. You will also demonstrate:
• Strong ability to influence and build relationships with senior leaders.
• Experience in delivering company-wide talent programs and change initiatives.
• A passion for shaping the future of talent, leadership, and learning.
• Experience in working matrix-based teams highly regarded

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 central CBD location with access to 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.