Contracts Analyst

- Build your commercial exposure across solar, battery and EV solutions

- Work across major customer, supplier and partner agreements

- Can be Brisbane, Melbourne or Sydney based

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About the role

This is a great opportunity to join Origin Zero and work at the heart of a growing and evolving energy solutions business.

As our Contracts Analyst, you’ll work across customer, supplier and installer agreements, supporting commercial deals spanning solar, battery, EV and other distributed energy solutions. You’ll partner with teams across Sales, Delivery, Procurement, Legal, Commercial and Product to negotiate agreements, navigate contractual and commercial risks and make sure commitments to our customers are backed by the right arrangements with suppliers and delivery partners.

Beyond the day-to-day contracts work, you’ll also have the opportunity to improve how we contract, from developing templates and clause libraries to exploring where automation and AI can create a faster and more effective contracting experience.

What you’ll be doing

- Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements with customers, suppliers, installers and strategic partners

- Support complex and high-value deals across solar, battery, EV and broader energy solutions

- Develop and improve contract templates, clause libraries and contracting frameworks

- Provide practical commercial and contractual advice to deal teams and business stakeholders

- Support negotiations and the resolution of contractual issues with customers and partners

- Work closely with Legal, Procurement and other subject matter experts on complex matters

- Maintain strong contract governance across a diverse portfolio of agreements

- Identify opportunities to simplify and automate contracting processes, including the use of AI and contract technology

What you’ll bring

You’re commercially minded, comfortable navigating complex contracts and able to provide clear, practical advice in a fast-moving environment.

You’ll ideally have:

- A tertiary qualification in Law, Business, Commerce or a related discipline

- Experience as an Australian qualified and admitted lawyer, or experience in a commercial contracting environment

- Strong commercial contract drafting, review and negotiation experience

- Strong stakeholder management, communication and negotiation skills

- Sound commercial judgement and a solutions-focused approach

- The ability to manage multiple agreements and competing priorities

- A collaborative approach, with the confidence to work autonomously when needed

Experience across energy, construction, projects, procurement, commodities or regulatory matters will be highly regarded, as will experience with contract management systems, automation or AI tools.

So, why join us?

- 21 weeks of paid parental 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.

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.