Opportunities at Origin
Business Units and Locations
A graduate position with us means access to a broad range of opportunities across the energy sector, from exploration and production, through to generation and energy retailing. We have offices in major cities in Queensland, Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia as well as a range of assets we own and operate across Australia and New Zealand.
Here are just some of the exciting graduate opportunities available across our diverse business:
Finance & Strategy (includes Information Technology and Group Risk)
The most relevant degrees suitable for graduate positions in Finance & Strategy are:
- Business/Commerce
- Accounting/Finance
- IT/Business Information Systems
Finance & Strategy offers a dynamic workplace with a broad range of professional opportunities, including graduate positions in Risk Management, Group Finance, People and Culture and Information Technology (IT).
Working in our Finance area will equip you with broad business knowledge, technical skills and training as well as networking opportunities. We also offer training in our core financial systems and support through the CPA/CA program.
Our Group Risk area includes occupational health and safety and governance. A graduate position will offer you exposure to risk and compliance auditing as well as analysis and reporting.
Our IT graduate program offers you the ability to extend your skills in a diverse business environment. You'll increase your knowledge of our broad business and develop a range of professional skills, from user acceptance testing to managing in-house systems.
Working in our Finance area will equip you with broad business knowledge, technical skills and training as well as networking opportunities. We also offer training in our core financial systems and support through the CPA/CA program.
Apply now for Finance & Strategy
Upstream - Oil and Gas
The most relevant degrees for graduate positions in Upstream – Oil and Gas are:
- Engineering – Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Process, Mining, Civil
- Occupational Health & Safety, Applied Science
- Geology or Geophysics
- Diploma OHS
Via its joint venture partnership in the Australia Pacific LNG Project, Origin is the largest producer of coal seam gas (CSG) in Australia, supplying gas to our own power stations, as well as other commercial and retail customers across Queensland and for potential export as liquefied natural gas.
With exploration and production interests in a portfolio of conventional, non-conventional and geothermal energy projects, we offer a wide range of opportunities in both Australia and New Zealand and increasingly internationally. Our current production capacity is in excess of 400 terajoules equivalent per day.
We operate production facilities that deliver gas to domestic markets from our offshore Kupe gas field in New Zealand, our Yolla gas field in Bass Strait and our offshore Thylacine gas field in offshore Victoria.
We're offering a range of graduate positions, in the following areas:
- Health and Safety: You'll have the ability to positively influence health and safety outcomes and gain exposure to the development and implementation of health and safety requirements as part of our overall business strategy.
- Technical: With exposure to a broad range of mechanical engineering issues across our business, you'll have the ability to practically apply your skills and knowledge to produce engineering deliverables that ensure safety, reliability and equipment that is fit for purpose.
- Drilling: You'll receive exposure to drilling and completion and work over operations, including planning and executing a program of work that extends to managing contractors and suppliers.
- Petroleum Engineering: You'll have the opportunity to build your knowledge in petroleum engineering and practically apply your skills while gaining exposure to simulation modelling and assisting in the development and coordination of new well programs and field operations.
- Geologists: A graduate geologist/geophysicist position with us offers you the opportunity to further develop your technical knowledge and practically apply your skills with the support of industry leaders. You will be exposed to a broad range of projects across our national and international business and be given access to a range of geosciences specialisations as well as a deeper understanding of health and safety systems.
Apply now for Upstream - Oil & Gas
Energy Markets
The most relevant degrees suitable for graduate positions in Energy Markets are:
- Business/Commerce
- Economics
- Marketing
- Engineering
As a leading energy retailer, we have more than 4.6 million customer accounts. We're also Australia's largest green energy provider with more than half a million GreenPower and green gas accounts. We're committed to delivering value to our customers by developing and securing competitive sources of energy and related products and services that better meet customers' energy needs. We provide LPG to more than 200,000 homes and businesses across Australia and throughout the Pacific region. As an LPG wholesaler, we own and operate seven seaboard terminals on the Australian east coast and are the major supplier of LPG in the Pacific.
We're also the largest owner and developer of gas-fired electricity generation in Australia and have a growing portfolio of power generation facilities, operating power stations across New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia and Victoria. Nearly all of our power stations are fuelled by natural gas, which produces less carbon emissions than a typical coal-fired power station.
We also have a 50 per cent interest in three co-generation plants and are committed to the development of longer term renewable energy solutions including:
- Geothermal: We continue to invest in the research and development of Australia's world class hot rocks resource through a joint venture with Geodynamics.
- Solar: We provide customers with photovoltaic panels to generate solar energy and also recently established a joint venture with Micron Technology Inc in the United States to explore the further development and commercialisation of solar photovoltaic technology.
- Wind: In 2009, we completed our first wind farm at Cullerin Range in New South Wales. We're at various stages in the planning process for several more wind farms and have a total potential wind development portfolio of more than 3,400 MW.
We're offering graduate positions across the Energy Markets spectrum including:
- Engineering: You'll be exposed to tri-generation projects and assist in the development and delivery of energy efficiency solutions.
- Marketing and strategy: We have a range of roles available in our marketing and strategy area including: B2B: Working with our B2B marketing team, you'll have the ability to develop your marketing skills across B2B channels, campaign management, business development and energy solutions teams.
- Pricing: You will build your knowledge, analytical capability and skills in pricing as well as marketing more broadly.
- Product: You'll receive training, coaching and practical experience in product management as well as the opportunity to develop a strong understanding of the Retail business.
- Business analysis: You will gain exposure across our Retail Performance Management and Strategic Insights teams, developing your strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Generation: We have graduate positions in both our Finance and Health, Safety and Environment teams.
Corporate Affairs
The most relevant degrees suitable for graduate positions in Corporate Affairs are:
- Economics
- Commerce
- Public/Government Relations
Corporate Affairs drives engagement with key Origin external and internal stakeholders around issues of importance to our business. It is a fast-paced environment that implements long-term strategic initiatives and responds quickly to emerging issues and opportunities. The Corporate Affairs function comprises:
- Corporate Communications
- Internal Communication
- Government Relations
- Brand
- Online Solutions
- Public Policy
- Sustainability
- Origin Foundation.
A graduate position will provide you with experience across the Corporate Affairs function as well as insights into the complex external environment in which Origin operates. You will learn about challenges and opportunities relevant to how Corporate Affairs is applied in a business, and, in particular, a listed environment - including how Corporate Affairs informs business decisions.
You will have the opportunity to put your communication and analytical skills to the test, work with a range of business units and receive mentoring that will help you develop your career over the longer term.
Our Graduate Program
What we offer our graduate program is full time for three years, offering you the opportunity to develop competencies that are specific to your discipline. During your program, you’ll receive hands on experience coupled with mentoring and a structured professional development plan. Some disciplines also provide rotation opportunities and sponsorship of professional accreditation. At the end of your program, we offer permanent graduate positions that could mean a long and rewarding career with us well beyond your graduate program.
Our framework usually begins in January or February, with flexibility for those who would like to start earlier. We commence with a welcome week in March, where more than 60 of our new graduates get together with leaders from across our business. This is a great opportunity to meet your peers, make new friends and create some strong networks across our diverse business.
If you’re excited about innovation, have fresh ideas to offer and want to contribute to Australia’s energy future, we’re interested in hearing from you.
Positions are currently available for graduates with degrees in the following disciplines:
- Engineering – Mechanical, Chemical, Process, Drilling and Completions, Petroleum, Electrical Environmental, Civil, Electronics
- Geoscience – Geology and Geophysics
- Human Resources
- Environmental Science
- Accounting and Finance
- Business and Commerce
- Information Technology
- Health, Safety and Environment
Minimum requirements for entry are as follows:
- A relevant degree with a credit or higher average score.
- Australian citizenship, permanent residency or New Zealand citizenship.
- Eligibility to undertake a permanent role on a full-time basis.
- The flexibility to spend time working on site at field locations (where relevant). There may also be the opportunity to relocate, so you’ll need to be open to this as a possibility.
- A passion for learning and development.
- An alignment with our Commitments, Principles and Values.
About Origin
Who we are
Origin is a top 20 ASX listed company involved in gas exploration and production, power generation and energy retailing.
Origin is the leading Australian integrated energy company. Being integrated, Origin has diverse operations spanning across the energy supply chain; from gas exploration and production to power generation and energy retailing.
In Australia, Origin has 4.5 million customers and is the largest energy retailer. Origin also has significant power generation capacity and is responsible for around 13 per cent of Australia's electricity generation.
Through a 42.5 per cent interest in Australia Pacific LNG, Origin is seeking to develop one of Australia's largest coal seam gas (CSG) to liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects. Located in Queensland and based on Australia's largest CSG reserves and resources, Australia Pacific LNG is expected to play an important role in delivering cleaner sources of energy to Asia.
Origin is also a significant investor in renewable energy technologies including geothermal, wind, hydro and solar.
Listed on the Australian Securities Exchange in the S&P/ASX20, Origin employs more than 5,200 people and has a long history of operating in Australia.
Origin is headquartered in Sydney, NSW.
Business snapshot
- ASX Top 20 by market capitalisation
- 5,200+ employees
- 150,000+ shareholders
- 52.8% interest in Contact Energy
- 4.5 million Gas, electricity and LPG customers across Australia
- Market leading green energy retailer
- 5,310 MW owner or contracted generation capacity
- 3,000 MW total wind development portfolio
How to Apply
Next steps
If you’re interested in applying for a graduate position with us, the first step is to find out more about the different areas of our business on our website to help you decide which area you would like to apply for. You’ll then need to complete an online application form.
The next step in the process will be to conduct some online testing followed by a short telephone discussion, where you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions. Successful candidates will then be invited to our Assessment Centre, which will include a series of group activities.
The final stage will be an interview with the hiring manager for your area and a member of our recruitment team. You’ll have time to ask questions about Origin, our program and find out anything else you might like to know. We plan to have verbal offers to candidates by the end of the first week in May.
What we’re looking for
It’s not just the most academic graduates we’re searching for – we also want to hear about your other interests. Are you involved in community activities, volunteering, sports or other extracurricular activities?
We understand that you have a high workload at this time of year and may be applying for multiple opportunities, which can be time consuming. This is your opportunity to show us who you are, so tell us about yourself and why you would be the best candidate for Origin. Don’t be afraid to let your personality shine through.
And finally, provide as much information as possible in your application form and be specific about your preferences including the business area, role and location that interest you most, as not all roles are available in every location.
For further information and to apply online
Please visit our website www.originenergy.com.au/graduates
We look forward to receiving your application!
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