Strategic Partnerships & Frameworks Lead

• Play a key role in Origins' transition to renewables
• Lead in the design and implementation of strategic frameworks
• Brisbane 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:

Lead in the design and implementation of strategic frameworks, partnerships, and advocacy approaches that support Origin’s social performance and social licence outcomes across renewable and cleaner energy developments.

Why this role matters?

• Develop and implement evidence-based high impact strategies and frameworks that support Origin’s social licence to operate, including advocacy, community engagement and stakeholder trust.
• Design long-term strategic plans for social performance and stakeholder engagement across all project phases, from early development to construction and operations.
• Develop reporting tools and governance frameworks to measure the return on investment of partnerships, community investment, and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Collaborate with the Head of Social Advocacy and senior leadership to shape the business unit’s advocacy priorities and influence key policy, regulatory and industry sector initiatives.
• Provide expertise input to board papers, risk registers, project reviews, and government milestone reports relating to social and stakeholder performance.

What will you bring?

• Leadership skills with ability to lead high performing team
• Ability to travel regionally on a semi regular basis
• Significant previous experience in social performance, stakeholder strategy, advocacy, or partnership development, preferably in the energy, infrastructure or resources sector.
• Proven ability to develop, implement and evaluate business-aligned strategies and frameworks that drive long-term social outcomes and stakeholder value.
• Strong analytical and political acumen with the ability to assess complex environments and provide clear actionable insights.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to influence senior leaders, brief executives and present in public forums.
• Proven experience contributing to internal governance, reporting and risk management processes.
• Experience influencing policy or advocacy outcomes through industry collaboration or government engagement.

So, why join us?

• 20 weeks of paid leave for primary carers with flexible return options.
• Thrive in a culture of personal and professional growth.
• 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.

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.