Commercial & Business Development Manager - Community Batteries

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 Are you passionate about shaping the future of energy? Do you thrive in fast-growing, innovative sectors? Origin is looking for an experienced Commercial Development Manager to help us towards a cleaner, more sustainable energy future through our Community Batteries initiative. As the Commercial & Business Development Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in evaluating and developing business opportunities that drive market growth. You will support major agreements while independently negotiating and commercialising a variety of innovative opportunities within the community and distribution battery sector. Your strategic insights and partnerships will directly contribute to Origin's mission to lead the global transition towards a Net Zero future. Your responsibilities will include: Evaluate community battery investment and battery tolling agreements and opportunities. Steer the negotiation of commercial terms and collaborate with legal teams to finalise agreements. Manage and develop key stakeholder relationships (both internal and external) to drive innovative energy solutions. Provide detailed financial and commercial analysis, contributing to long-term strategies and community battery initiatives. Support the development of Storage-as-a-Service, community power and community investment products for retail and commercial customers. What will you bring? You will have a strong enthusiasm for the energy transition, renewable energy initiatives, and advancing towards a Net Zero future. Additionally, you will possess a curious, problem-solving attitude and a drive to innovate within this swiftly changing industry. You will also demonstrate: Experience in the energy market, with a track record of securing favourable commercial agreements. Strong analytical skills and financial modelling expertise. Excellent project management and stakeholder engagement, managing complex transactions with ease. Experience in developing and bringing new products to market in blue ocean environments 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 easy 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. 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: 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr