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April
Indigenous Career Program - Contract Specialist
Origin Energy - Brisbane City, QLD
Accounting
Source: uWorkin
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Would you like to learn about supply chains and represent Origin in dealing with potential suppliers
- Can you follow processes and adapt to change while still providing a seamless experience?
- Brisbane
A great Origin opportunity
Together we’re powering a cleaner, smarter energy future for Australia and beyond, always looking for better ways to deliver for our customers – and for our people.
Good energy starts with you, our great people.
THE ROLE
This position is only open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and the relevant state acts.
At Origin, we value diversity and inclusion and believe in the power of a balanced organisation. Providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples helps us deliver on our purpose and goals, particularly our Reconciliation Action Plan.
An opportunity exists to join our Procurement team as Contract Specialist. You will work closely with the Group Manager – Procurement, Integrated Gas and Generation to ensure operational supply needs match the supply market to achieve optimal cost outcomes and minimise supply risk in compliance with Origin requirements.
Responsibilities may include:
- Leading end to end process for assigned sourcing activities, including providing accurate status reporting.
- Providing direction on core processes including Origin Energy governance risk mitigation and quality requirements.
- Adjusting priorities to self-manage activities required based on the Business requirements
- Working autonomous and consistently to deliver sourcing activities resolving and problem solving within area of accountability.
This role is for External Applicants Only
IS THIS YOU?
Whether you’re currently studying looking for an opportunity to gain real-world experience, a graduate looking for your big break, or have the required experience and looking for a change, we want to hear from you.
You’ll need to have a positive and proactive attitude in addressing and resolving issues. You will a need to have good organisational skills enabling the coordination and prioritisation of multiple tasks to meet deadlines.
To be considered you will:
- Be a self-starter with a strong ability to follow defined process
- Have the relevant Professional Certification e.g., Commerce, Economics, Accounting, Law, Engineering, Business, or similar relevant discipline
- Have the ability to communicate effectively and maintain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Have experience with Procurement and Supplier Contracts
Supporting our Indigenous Employees
Being employed at Origin you will have access to support groups to support you in your career. These include:
- Indigenous Employee Network (IEN) - the purpose of the IEN is to connect and support our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees, as well as providing input into business decisions relating to Reconciliation
- Reconciliation @ Origin Working Group – This group will connect you with other Origin employees interested in and striving to push forward Origin’s commitment to Reconciliation. We share good news stories and insights to Reconciliation in action at Origin.
A great team to join
It's an exciting time to join Origin. Together we’re powering a cleaner, smarter energy future for Australia and beyond, always looking for better ways to deliver for our customers – and for our people.
Origin’s Finance team plays a key role in keeping the business on track to deliver smarter, cleaner, more affordable energy to Australian homes and businesses. As part of a fast-paced, dynamic industry, we work hard to crunch the numbers to drive our continuous improvement for our customers.
We’re looking for great analytical minds that are excited by the challenge of solving big energy challenges.
Origin. Good energy
At Origin, our focus is on getting energy right for our customers, communities, and planet. Because we know it’s up to us to shape the future of energy.
For more information contact: Matt Rix - 07 3028 5003, quote Requisition ID: 78225
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.