Strategic Approvals Manager

at  Origin Energy

• Lead strategic projects in a dynamic industry setting
• Shape regulatory practices to optimise business efficiency and impact
• 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 the Team Leader for Strategic Approvals, you will play a pivotal role in leading a dynamic team responsible for securing and maintaining the essential approvals required for exploration and production activities. This encompasses managing petroleum tenures, co-development agreements, project and environmental approvals, native title and cultural heritage agreements, and compliance with Underground Water Impact Report obligations.

MORE ABOUT THE ROLE:

• Strategically lead the team in securing tenure grants, navigating co-development agreements, and obtaining project and environmental approvals necessary for ongoing exploration and production activities.
• Craft and execute strategies to align with and achieve IG’s strategic objectives.
• Proactively identify opportunities for regulatory reform to enhance business value, aiming to streamline approval processes and increase efficiency.
• Spearhead the achievement of business objectives for Non-operated and Exploration Assets, leveraging agile methodologies and management tools to monitor and direct project progress.
• Ensure compliance across tenure management, environmental, groundwater, native title, and cultural heritage domains, preventing any unplanned losses or legal repercussions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key regulators and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment and compliance with regulatory expectations.