Job Description

• Leadership role shaping sustainable energy solutions for major enterprises
• Own complex, high stakes deals transforming how energy is delivered
• Permanent position | CBD 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

At Origin Zero, we’re building the solutions that will help Australia’s largest businesses decarbonise, electrify and future‑proof their operations.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a market‑shaping leadership role at the intersection of the energy transition, M&A and complex commercial execution.

As Head of Commercial Embedded Networks, you’ll be accountable for building and scaling Origin Zero’s embedded networks portfolio, guiding high‑value inorganic growth, negotiating complex capital‑intensive deals, and shaping the future of Origin’s “Energy‑as‑a‑Service” model.

With large scale opportunities and capital programs, this role is designed for a commercial professional who thrives on scale, complexity and impact.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Identify, prioritise and execute large‑scale embedded network opportunities across enterprise customers
• Drive complex deal structuring, negotiation and execution (including M&A and co‑investment models)
• Partner with major financiers to identify optimal funding structures
• Own commercial, operational and market risk across the embedded networks portfolio
• Guide investment business cases and approvals through Origin’s Investment Committee
• Build and support high‑performing commercial, bid and relationship management capability
• Influence Origin Zero’s evolution from energy reseller to integrated energy solutions partner

What will you bring?

You are a highly credible, commercial professional with the confidence, judgement and influence to operate at executive and board level. You are energised by complexity, motivated by impact, and known for your ability to bring together diverse stakeholders to deliver outcomes that genuinely move the dial.

You combine deep commercial acumen with exceptional interpersonal capability, allowing you to navigate ambiguity, question constructively, and build trust across customers, partners, financiers and internal stakeholders. You will also demonstrate:

• Experience across energy, infrastructure or complex B2B environments, operating at enterprise scale
• Proven success leading large, complex and capital‑intensive deals, including M&A, joint ventures or co‑investment structures
• Strong commercial and financial judgement, with the ability to balance risk, return and long‑term strategic value
• Experience shaping and negotiating non‑standard commercial arrangements and contractual frameworks
• Confidence engaging with senior executives, investors, financiers and boards, with the credibility to influence outcomes
• Exceptional relationship‑building capability, with a track record of forming long‑term strategic partnerships
• Clear, compelling communication and able to translate complex commercial and technical concepts into clear and actionable.
• Strong decision‑making capability under uncertainty, grounded in data, experience and commercial insight
• A collaborative leadership style that develops capability, builds trust and drives accountability at scale

Highly regarded experience:

• Corporate finance, investment or structured finance background
• Product or proposition development in complex or emerging markets
• Exposure to ASX100 or similarly sophisticated corporate environments

So why join us?

• 21 weeks of paid parental leave with flexible return options.
• Thrive in a culture of personal and professional growth.
• Enjoy a 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.