Job Description

Job Title: Senior Originator

Department: APAC Energy Markets

Reporting to: Director – Energy Markets APAC

Location: Sydney or Melbourne

We are Lightsource bp – and we’re on a mission to become a global leader in onshore renewables, anchored by our proven track record in solar development.

For over a decade we’ve been actively working to diversify the way our world is powered with sustainable and responsible renewable power. We work to safely deliver affordable, reliable, large-scale onshore renewable and energy storage solutions to help the world decarbonise.

Our growing business is constantly innovating and investing to help drive the energy transition. Our people and projects are focused on supporting long-term sustainable growth and energy security.

Lightsource bp operates with five core values: Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability, and Drive

We seek to attract and hire individuals who share our commitment to creating a safe workplace, uphold the highest standards of integrity, and demonstrate respect for colleagues, communities, and the environment. Our recruitment process promotes sustainability by valuing long-term growth and responsible practices, while seeking candidates with the drive to innovate and lead in the global energy transition.

Together, these values shape how we engage, assess, and welcome talent to join us in delivering transformational solar power solutions worldwide.

Lightsource bp was fully acquired by bp in 2024.

What You’ll do (the role)

The APAC Energy Markets team plays a critical role in securing revenue streams to drive value and manage market risk for Lightsource bp’s APAC renewable electricity generation and storage portfolio.

As the Senior PPA Originator, you will have key involvement in the development and implementation of the origination and hedging strategies to support the Australian and New Zealand generation and storage pipeline and portfolio.

You will lead activities for securing offtake arrangements, and other relevant risk management agreements. Your scope will include energy marketing, origination and structuring, and the negotiation of PPAs and other hedge instruments with wholesale participants and corporates.

In this role you will :

• Lead the development and execution of the origination and hedging strategy for the Australian and New Zealand generation and storage portfolio.
• Securing bankable PPAs, energy storage agreements, financial hedges, and other contractual structures to optimize generation revenues and manage risk.
• Evaluate market conditions, counterparty feedback and outlook to understand market and policy changes, identify and capitalize on newbusiness opportunities in the Australian and New Zealand energy sectors and identify new routes to market.
• Lead the optimization of the environmental product portfolio
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (including development, structured finance, operations and legal) to ensure alignment of commercial strategies with operational capabilities, in addition to maximizing financing options for new projects.
• Develop and manage strong commercial relationships with counterparties and other key stakeholders across the sector to stay informed of customer needs, drive profitable origination activities and position the Lightsource bp brand prominently in the market

Who we’re looking for

Knowledge and Experience

• Comprehensive knowledge of and experience in the National Electricity Market is a pre-requisite, in addition to utility scale renewables experience.
• Experience in the Western Australian Electricity Market (WEM) and/or New Zealand energy market is highly desirable.
• Experience and track record in originating complex energy transactions (including energy storage), structuring and energy (financial) hedging activities, with both a short- and long-term horizon.
• Demonstrated analytical and commercial acumen, with a track record of identifying and evaluating opportunities, risks, and structures to support energy development and portfolio optimisation.
• Demonstrable experience building key client reliant relationships within the energy sector and Corporate PPA environments.
• Previous energy markets experience is highly desirable.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Relevant degree in finance, business, law, engineering, or a related field; MBA is well regarded.

Why you’ll make a great member of the team

Personal qualities

• A highly motivated individual who can flourish in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and presentation skills. Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally across all levels.
• Commercially driven, capable of leading complex negotiations.
• Creative thinker who can find solutions, adapt to market developments and find new ways of doing things to drive value.
• Willingness and ability to travel as required.

Why you’ll want to work for us

Our company is a place where you can be yourself and grow – a place where your ideas and opinions matter.

Be you

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive community, where every individual is valued and treated with respect.

Be responsible

Our culture is driven by our core values. From operating safely to ensuring our solar projects are responsible and promote biodiversity.

Be recognised

Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits including annual bonus, retention bank, health insurance, superannuation, and other local benefits.

Be inspired

Join an agile, international team working across 15 countries to power the future and positively impact people, communities, ecosystems and biodiversity across the world.

Our core values

Lightsource bp truly cares about creating a sustainable future through safe, responsible and meaningful low-carbon energy projects. Our core values of Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability and Drive are the guiding principles for everything we do.

For further information on our career opportunities and life at Lightsource bp, please visit https://www.lightsourcebp.com/careers/

Why You’ll Want to Stay with us

At Lightsource bp, you’ll work within agile, cross-functional teams where diverse perspectives come together. Our culture embraces open knowledge sharing and collaboration, empowering you to learn from others and accelerate progress collectively.

Your career growth is our priority and a shared journey. We are committed to developing talent from within and prepare you for career advancement so you can shape a fulfilling and lasting journey here.

In today’s fast-changing world, a learning mindset is essential and therefore we proactively support upskilling to help you push your skill boundaries and stay ahead in your field, so you can not only keep pace with change, but confidently shape a brighter future.