Commercial & Business Development Manager - Community BatteriesDrive Origin's renewable future through innovative battery solutions.Shape Australia's energy transition in a fast-evolving, impactful role.Permanent position | Hybrid working available | CBD basedDelivering good energy starts from within It's an exciting time to join Origin. Creating a great place to work means together we're progressing our ambition to lead the energy transition through cleaner energy and customer solutions. We're always looking for better ways to deliver for our customers – and for our people.
About the role Origin is driven by a purpose to get energy right for our customers, communities, and the planet. Our Community Battery Team is at the forefront of this mission, developing technologies, products, and partnerships that accelerate renewable adoption through community battery solutions.
As the Commercial & Business Development Manager for Community Batteries, you'll evaluate and develop commercial opportunities in this emerging industry. Reporting to the Program Delivery Lead, you'll support major agreements, manage negotiations, and establish contracts that position Origin as a leader in distributed energy storage solutions. This role will directly contribute to our journey to Net Zero by enhancing the reliability and sustainability of the energy grid. Your responsibilities will include:
Support and at times lead negotiations on commercial terms and develop agreements with key stakeholders and partners, with support from legal and technical teams.Perform evaluations of community battery commercial opportunities, supporting decision-making with robust financial and risk analysis.Assist in operationalising commercial agreements, ensuring assets perform optimally and deliver on strategic goals.Develop new storage-as-a-service products for retail and commercial customers, identifying market needs and crafting solutions.Contribute to the annual business plan and strategic initiatives related to community batteries, preparing presentations for Executive and Board review.What will you bring? The ideal candidate will need strategic vision, strong relationship-building abilities, and adaptability to a fast-evolving energy sector. A customer-centric approach, commercial acumen, and problem-solving skills are essential, along with a commitment to sustainability and innovation. Success in this role also requires communication to influence stakeholders, strong organisational skills for managing diverse workstreams, and a passion for continuous learning to stay current with industry changes. You will also demonstrate:
5-7 years in energy markets, with a proven track record in commercial evaluations, negotiations, and contract management.Strong stakeholder management, communication and financial modelling abilities. Proficiency in legal and contractual terms is essential.A proactive problem-solver with a keen interest in renewable energy and the drive to innovate.Background in energy or related field, ideally with experience in project management and development.So why join us? Embrace work-life balance with a hybrid working model.20 weeks of paid leave for primary carers with flexible return options.Thrive in a culture of personal and professional growth.Enjoy a central CBD location with access to parking and public transport.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.
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.
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