Head of Workplace Strategy & Experience
Origin Energy
Lead development and delivery of a safe, inclusive, data‑driven workplace strategy across multiple sites.
2 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Office Full-Time
Company Size
5,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Energy Retailing
Electricity Generation
Natural Gas Supply
Renewable Energy
Solar Energy Solutions
Energy Management Services
Energy Storage
Electric Vehicle Charging Solutions
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Electricity Generation
Natural Gas Production
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
Solar
Renewable Generation Capacity
Energy Retailing
Wholesale Energy
Role
What you would be doing
workplace analytics
space optimisation
service design
operational delivery
workplace strategy
team leadership
- Champion inclusive, accessible and psychologically safe design principles—supporting diverse and high-performing teams.
- Lead the transformation of how Origin employees and visitors experience the workplace
- Build and mature capability in workplace analytics to drive data-led insights into utilisation, space optimisation and performance.
- Lead a national team delivering workplace planning, service design, and operational delivery across our office locations.
- Develop and deliver Origin’s Workplace Strategy, aligning physical environments with business needs, safety outcomes, and the employee experience.
- Balance strategic thinking with operational execution and service delivery.
- Lead and inspire geographically dispersed teams to deliver consistently excellent workplace experiences.
- Design and execute a forward‑looking workplace strategy that anticipates future workforce needs — shaping how Origin’s offices enable collaboration, performance, inclusion and wellbeing.
- Translate data and insight into forward-looking workplace strategies and decisions.
- Foster a culture of inclusion, service, safety and continuous improvement.
- Partner across HSE, Property, Technology, and People & Culture to ensure workplaces are safe, secure, high-performing and ready for the future.
- Drive service excellence and operational improvement through standardisation, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Influence and collaborate with senior leaders across business functions.
What you bring
portfolio leadership
workplace strategy
corporate real estate
analytics
design principles
employee engagement
- Adelaide/Brisbane/Sydney/Melbourne based
- A track record of leading large, multi-site portfolios and distributed teams.
- Proven experience in workplace strategy, employee experience or corporate real estate, including senior leadership roles.
- Demonstrated success using analytics and design principles to improve performance, safety and employee engagement.
- Energy discounts and access to our Employee Share Plan.
- Learning and leadership development through our Learning Hub and LinkedIn Learning.
- Flexible working and supportive leadership.20 weeks paid parental leave for primary carers, plus volunteer leave.
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Security clearance- police checks, auscheck, medical assessment, and drug/alcohol testing may be required.
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Company
Overview
170 Years
Years in the Australian Energy Sector
Origin Energy has been a leader in Australia's energy sector for over 170 years.
- It plays a key role in powering homes and businesses across the country, providing both traditional energy and renewable sources.
- The company operates in electricity and gas retailing, energy generation, and the development of large-scale renewable projects.
- With an eye on the future, Origin is heavily investing in renewable energy technologies like solar and wind.
- Notable projects include large-scale solar farms and wind energy ventures that contribute significantly to Australia's energy transition.
- Origin Energy also specializes in gas exploration and production, ensuring energy security for the nation.
- The company's history includes major milestones such as the establishment of its integrated business model to meet growing demand for cleaner energy.
- Origin's innovative approach is reflected in its pioneering efforts to combine energy retailing with a move toward sustainable, low-carbon energy solutions.
- People‑first
- Progressive
- Supportive
- Mission‑driven: purpose to “get energy right for our customers, communities and planet”
50% Scope1&2
Emission Reduction Target
The company aims to halve Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2032 compared to FY2017 baseline.
25% Scope3
Emission Reduction Target
Aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 25% from FY2017 baseline by 2032.
40% Emissions Intensity
Reduction Target
Targeting a 40% reduction in Scope 1, 2 & 3 equity emissions intensity by 2030 versus FY2019 baseline.
708kW Solar System
Solar Installation
Installed a 708 kW solar system at Dreamworld, reducing annual power usage and emissions by ~21%.
- Exit coal-fired generation by 2032 (first being Eraring Power Station)
- FY2021 performance: Scope 1 & 2 emissions down 10% vs base year; Scope 3 down 19%
- Renewables & storage account for ~20% of owned/contracted generation capacity
- Installed >1.8 million small-scale solar systems; deployed large-scale solar, wind and battery farms
- Implemented virtual power plants, green power plans, carbon-offset add-ons and Spike demand-response programs
- Assisted business customers via Origin Zero to install e.g. a 708 kW solar system at Dreamworld, cutting ~21% of its annual power usage and emissions
- Targets for gender equality and working-parent support policies
- Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Employee Network
- Pride@Origin committee and gender-affirming support program with manager guidance tools
- Acknowledged as Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by WGEA
- Digital learning rollout providing awareness across diverse genders, sexes and sexualities
- Public support for employees affirming gender socially, legally and medically
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