Project Management Specialist

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About the role

A key role reporting to the Technical, Operational & Innovation Excellence Manage plays a key role in driving the successful planning, delivery, and continuous improvement of projects across Integrated Gas operations. Combining deep technical engineering knowledge with strong project management capabilities, this role provides expert advice, assurance, and support throughout the project lifecycle. The specialist acts as a critical partner to project teams, ensuring compliance with technical standards, regulatory requirements, and best practice project execution. Additionally, they champion continuous improvement initiatives to uplift project delivery performance across the business.

More about the role

Provide expert technical advice and guidance throughout all project stages to project teams, stakeholders, and senior leaders.

Guide the planning and design of infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with technical, safety, and regulatory standards.

Advise on and support project execution strategies for complex initiatives, focusing on efficient and fit-for-purpose delivery.

Support risk management by identifying, assessing, and recommending mitigation strategies for project risks.

Conduct independent project assurance reviews to assess execution performance and ensure compliance with internal governance, technical standards, and regulations.

Identify opportunities and lead initiatives for continuous improvement in project management frameworks, tools, and methodologies.

Apply innovative and detail-oriented problem-solving to enhance processes and deliver high-quality outputs.

What will you bring?

You will role model Origin’s values, be self-driven, with ability to be proactive and take initiative. A team player with ability to work collaboratively with a broad range of people across levels, building positive, productive working relationships.

More about you

15+ years of experience in a similar role

A qualification in a relevant engineering discipline (e.g., civil, mechanical, electrical) with strong practical application experience.

Demonstrated knowledge of design standards, regulatory requirements, and engineering best practices.

Project Management Capability : Proven experience managing or advising on large-scale, complex projects, including proficiency in project planning, scheduling, budgeting, resource coordination, and lifecycle management.

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving : Strong analytical skills to navigate complexity, resolve technical and project challenges, and drive outcomes.

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication : Exceptional communication skills to influence internal and external stakeholders, along with a proven ability to build collaborative relationships across multidisciplinary teams.

Leadership and Collaboration : Ability to work effectively both independently and within teams, with strong leadership qualities and a commitment to fostering collaboration and mentoring others.

So, why join us?

Discounted Origin product benefits for employees, including Electrical, Gas and Internet offers!

Flexible working environment

Competitive salary + annual performance bonus + performance based reviews

Origin 360 Electric Vehicles (EV) employee subscription offers a fantastic range of EVs, with flexible month-to-month plans and no lock-in contract.

Free and confidential counselling for employees and family members.

A great high energy team, that encourages interesting, rewarding, and engaging work!

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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 :

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.