Optimisation Specialist

Origin Energy; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 weeks parental leave

Up to 4 extra weeks annual leave

Discounted Origin electricity/gas/intr

EV subscription benefits

Origin Foundation/community

Job summary

Origin Energy is seeking an Optimisation Specialist to join the Business Support team. You’ll identify opportunities, streamline processes and deliver practical BI and automation solutions that drive value for embedded networks, clients and the business.

You’ll lead data-driven projects, maintain Power BI reporting and collaborate across functions to maximise efficiency, reduce waste and support pricing and forecasting initiatives. Melbourne or other major cities in Australia are acceptable.

Qualifications

• Experience in embedded network management, optimisation or a related analytical environment.
• Strong analytical skills with complex data sets.
• Experience with Power BI or Tableau, Excel and SQL.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement optimisation strategies for client embedded networks.
• Analyse performance data, identify trends and recommend improvements.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver optimisation and BI projects.
• Own and maintain Power BI reporting, automation and optimisation tools.
• Lead annual price change and budget forecasting projects.
• Prepare clear client and management reporting, including forecasts and sustainability insights.

Skills

Powerful data analysis

Stakeholder management

Strong communication

Education

Engineering/Data Science/Finance degree

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Excel

Job description

• Leverage Power BI, AI and automation to drive improvement
• Lead data-driven projects that deliver real business value
• Can be Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide or Sydney 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

As an Optimisation Specialist, you’ll work across the Business Support team to identify opportunities, streamline processes and deliver practical optimisation and business intelligence solutions.

You’ll use data and insights to improve embedded network performance, support client outcomes and help the business maximise value while reducing waste.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and implement optimisation strategies for client embedded networks.
• Analyse performance data, identify trends and recommend improvements.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver optimisation and business intelligence projects.
• Own and maintain Power BI reporting, automation and optimisation tools.
• Lead annual price change and budget forecasting projects.
• Prepare clear client and management reporting, including forecasts and sustainability insights.
• Resolve complex operational issues and support billing, data quality and compliance activities.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in embedded network management, optimisation or a related analytical environment.
• Strong analytical skills and confidence working with complex data sets.
• Experience with Power BI or Tableau, along with tools such as Excel and SQL.
• Experience using Power Apps, Power Automate or AI tools to improve reporting and processes.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and project delivery skills.
• Knowledge of the energy industry, regulatory frameworks and embedded networks.
• A degree in engineering, mathematics, finance, data science or a related field.
• Enjoy genuine flexibility and opportunities to broaden your experience across a diverse and evolving business
• 21 weeks paid parental leave for primary carers with flexible return-to-work options
• Purchase up to four additional weeks of annual leave
• Access discounted Origin electricity, gas and internet plans
• Explore employee EV subscription benefits
• Make a meaningful impact through the Origin Foundation and community initiatives

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.

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.