This is a Specialist Consultant - Industrial & Employee Relations role with Origin Energy based in Melbourne, VIC, AU Origin Energy Role Seniority - mid level More about the Specialist Consultant - Industrial & Employee Relations role at Origin Energy Lead complex industrial and employee relations matters shaping outcomes across Origin Energy Join of a dynamic, high‑energy team driving enterprise‑wide impact Permanent position | CBD 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 At Origin, we’re leading Australia’s energy transition, and our People & Culture team play a vital role in making good change happen. As a trusted partner to our leaders and employees, we design smart, practical solutions that help our people thrive and keep our business moving forward. As the Specialist Consultant – Industrial & Employee Relations, you’ll be a key trusted advisor on complex ER and IR matters across Origin. Working alongside an experienced, like-minded team, you’ll influence outcomes, coach leaders, and guide fair, consistent and compliant people practices. You’ll support both our culture and commercial objectives. Your responsibilities will include: Leading complex ER case management, including misconduct, and other sensitive matters requiring sound judgement. Providing expert IR and ER advice and coaching to leaders, influencing outcomes and uplifting capability across Origin. Driving IR and ER compliance and supporting our contracts governance activities. Supporting enterprise bargaining initiatives, from strategy development through to negotiation and implementation. Supporting major organisational change, including restructures, mergers, acquisitions, and divestments. What will you bring? We’re looking for someone who brings a powerful blend of ER acumen, IR expertise, and the ability to operate confidently across a fast paced, enterprise-wide environment. You’ll also demonstrate: Proven experience in ER/IR within complex, unionised organisations. Strong knowledge of Australian employment law. Proven capability in enterprise bargaining and workplace investigations. High-level influencing, negotiation and mediation skills. Ability to solve complex problems with commercial, pragmatic thinking. Experience advocating in the Fair Work Commission or similar tribunals. Must have a degree in business, law, employee or industrial relations. It’s a bonus if you have a mediator qualification or project management expertise. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in dynamic, large scale, unionised environments and wants to use their expertise to shape meaningful change. So why join us? 21 weeks of paid leave for primary carers with flexible return options. Thrive in a culture of personal and professional growth. Enjoy a 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. 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. Function: Human Resources Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Origin Energy team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Leading complex ER case management Providing expert advice and coaching Supporting enterprise bargaining initiatives Key Strengths Employee relations expertise Industrial relations knowledge ️ Influencing and negotiation skills ⚖️ Mediation qualification Project management expertise A Final Note: This is a role with Origin Energy not with Hatch.
