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We're looking for a Metering Technical Specialist to join our Networks & Metering team and help shape the future of metering operations across one of Australia's leading energy retailers.
This is an opportunity to apply your metering expertise in a role that combines technical problem-solving, stakeholder engagement and industry influence, while helping deliver safe, compliant and efficient metering outcomes.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Metering Technical Lead, you'll act as a subject matter expert across metering technologies, installations and regulatory requirements, supporting both operational delivery and business improvement initiatives.
What you'll be doing
Provide technical expertise across metering installations, technologies and related equipment
Support compliance with National Electricity Rules (NER), AEMO procedures and industry obligations
Investigate and resolve complex metering incidents, complaints and technical escalations
Partner with meter providers, distributors, contractors and key stakeholders to deliver effective outcomes
Support deployment programs, operational workflows and continuous improvement initiatives
Conduct technical assessments, audits and compliance reviews
Provide expert advice on new metering technologies, regulatory changes and business initiatives
Act as a subject matter expert on industry and business transformation projects
What you'll bring
Extensive experience in electricity metering and metering operations
Strong knowledge of the National Electricity Market, AEMO procedures and distributor processes
Electrical trade qualifications such as Electrical Fitter Mechanic or Electrical Supervisor certification
Proven ability to analyse and solve complex technical challenges
Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
Experience operating within regulatory and compliance-driven environments
A continuous improvement mindset and customer-focused approach
Why join Origin?
Be the technical SME driving metering excellence across a leading energy retailer
Shape industry change while solving complex metering and compliance challenges
Competitive salary + annual performance bonus + performance-based reviews
Flexible working arrangements
20 weeks paid parental leave for primary carers
Learning and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning
Employee energy discounts and access to our Employee Share Plan
Volunteer leave and opportunities through the Origin Foundation
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.
Origin is one of Australia's leading energy companies, exploring, generating and delivering energy to over 4 million customer accounts. Our purpose – getting energy right for our customers, communities and planet – drives everything we do.
As Australia's largest energy retailer, we have an important role to play in providing electricity, natural gas, solar and LPG to Australian communities and work every day to make energy more affordable, more sustainable, smarter and easier for our customers.
We are committed to leading the transition to a cleaner energy future and believe our company, and the energy industry more broadly, should be at the forefront of action to reduce carbon emissions. Origin was the first Australian company to set an emissions reduction target endorsed by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) – aiming to halve our Scope 1 and Scope 2 carbon emissions by 2032, as we work towards achieving net zero emissions by 2050.
Through the Origin Energy Foundation, we support programs that use education to help break the cycle of disadvantage and empower young Australians to reach their potential, contributing more than $27 million to support community organisations since 2010.
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