Regional Workforce & Communities Lead

Descrizione del lavoro:

* Shape regional workforce and community impacts across Roma and the Maranoa region.

* Lead partnerships that create local jobs and strengthen communities.

* Roma based

Join a team that's All Kinds of Useful

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:

Step into a pivotal role where you'll shape how we connect with communities and build a sustainable regional workforce across Asset West. Based in Roma, you'll lead workforce and social performance strategies that strengthen community partnerships, support local employment, and ensure we continue to earn and maintain our social licence to operate. This is your opportunity to make a visible impact-both inside the business and across the regions we serve.

Why the role matters?

* Deliver meaningful outcomes for communities through workforce and social performance strategies aligned to regional priorities

* Strengthen trusted relationships with communities, government and key stakeholders

* Create and grow regional employment pathways, including apprenticeships and local participation programs

* Identify and manage emerging risks and opportunities to enhance social and workforce outcomes

* Influence across the business to embed community and workforce considerations into decision-making

What will you bring?

* Strong ability to build trusted relationships with diverse stakeholders across communities, industry and government.

* Experience delivering community engagement, social performance or regional workforce initiatives.

* Confident communicator with the ability to influence, represent the business and navigate complex conversations.

* Strategic mindset with the ability to analyse regional trends and develop practical solutions.

* Highly organised and adaptable, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes

* Preferred candidates will be asked to pass a medical check, national criminal history check and two reference checks.

* Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Community Development, HRM, Business or a related field is highly regarded, or solid experience in the field.

So, why join us?

* Discounted Origin products benefits for employees, including Electrical, Gas and Internet offers!

* 21 weeks of paid parental leave for primary carers with flexible return options.

* 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: 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