Principal Advisor - IAM

• Lead IAM governance and innovation in a dynamic, inclusive team 
• Influence strategic technology decisions driving enterprise transformation. 
• Melbourne or Brisbane based

Delivering good energy starts from within

It’s an exciting time to join Origin. Creating a great place to work means together we’re progressing our ambition to lead the energy transition through cleaner energy and customer solutions. We’re always looking for better ways to deliver for our customers – and for our people.

About the role:

As Principal Advisor – IAM, this role will lead the development and implementation of secure identity and access governance across the enterprise.

Working closely with IT, security, and business leaders, you’ll shape IAM strategy, drive policy adoption, and guide integration of applications with enterprise IAM platforms.

Acting as a trusted advisor, this role will provide expert insight on identity risks, regulatory compliance, and access controls to strengthen the organisation’s overall security posture.

Roles & Responsibilities

•        Lead stakeholder engagement by advising on IAM best practices, collaborating with business and technical teams, and improving user experience and understanding of identity security risks.
•        Develop and maintain IAM strategy, standards, and governance, ensuring alignment with enterprise security policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
•        Design secure access management processes and policies, including role-based access control (RBAC), least privilege, identity lifecycle, and just-in-time access.
•        Advise on IAM architecture and integration, supporting the adoption of authentication and authorisation protocols across enterprise applications.
•        Support technology and engineering teams in evaluating IAM tools, privileged access management (PAM), and embedding IAM capabilities into systems and services.
•        Ensure compliance and manage identity-related risks, supporting audits, documenting controls, and contributing to effective IAM governance frameworks.
•        Promote knowledge sharing and training, maintaining documentation, developing learning materials, and building capability across IAM and security teams.

Skills & Requirements

•        Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
•        Industry certifications such as CISSP or CISM with a focus on IAM or security governance. Strong knowledge of identity governance, authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth, OIDC), privileged access management (PAM), and access control models.
•        Experience in regulatory compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, PCI-DSS, AESCSF, or relevant regional cybersecurity standards.
•        Certifications specific to IAM, such as Certified Identity and Access Manager (CIAM), Microsoft SC-300 (Identity & Access Administrator), or Okta Certified Professional.
•        Experience with IAM solutions such as Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Okta, SailPoint, CyberArk, Ping Identity, or equivalent enterprise platforms.
•        Familiarity with zero trust security models, just-in-time access principles, and federated identity management.

So, why join us? 

•        Discounted Origin products benefits for employees, including Electrical, Gas and Internet offers!
•        Competitive salary + annual performance bonus + performance based reviews
•        Origin 360 Electric Vehicles (EV) employee subscription offers a fantastic range of EVs, with flexible month-to-month plans and no lock-in contract.
•        Free and confidential counselling for employees and family members.
•        A great high energy team, that encourages interesting, rewarding, and engaging work!

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.