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Katie Minett

from shop assistant to Metering Technical Lead
I provide technical support to Origin Retail business
Industry
Energy, gas and oil
Company
Origin Energy
Job Level
Senior

Ask me about

  • How I handle having a family and working full-time
  • What is most interesting about my role
  • How did I manage having my first baby while I was an apprentice

About me

I began my career straight out of school, choosing to pursue an apprenticeship rather than complete Year 12. From the start, I knew I wanted to take a different path. I was proud to be only the third female apprentice ever at Energex (at the time), where I went on to spend the next fourteen years building my skills and experience.

After my time at Energex, I transitioned into the private sector for a period before joining Origin Energy. There, I managed operations for their Metering Provider, overseeing up to 150 field staff and employees. Following a business acquisition, I moved to Intellihub, where I spent five years leading the national electricity rollout.

Three years ago, I returned to Origin Energy as a Metering Technical Lead. Today, I continue to support and contribute to the growth and innovation of the Electricity Metering industry.

About my role

  • Independent
  • Observant
  • Passionate
  • Reliable
  • Resourceful

In my role I provide support to the wider Origin Retail business, from our staff requiring technical support to assist a customer, to attending a field audit with our Metering Providers. I review customers data and solve complex metering issues for our business and customers.

Education

  • Certificate III in Engineering - Electrical Trade
  • Cert IV in Training and Assessment
  • Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering

Subjects

  • Chemistry
  • Mathematical Methods (Maths B)
  • Physics
  • Specialist Mathematics (Maths C)

Awards

  • Tradesperson of the Year Tafe QLD - 3rd Year
  • Community Member - Australia Day Awards

Hobbies

  • Netball
  • Paddle boarding
  • Seeing family and friends
  • Travel
  • Volunteering

Pets

  • 1 Dog

My career journey

Curious to know how I got here? Here’s a snapshot of my career pathway.
  1. Completed an apprenticeship while I had my first child
  2. Had a family and raised my children while maintaining a full-time career
  3. Managed over 150 field staff across the country
  4. Supported the Origin business as a whole
  5. Became a leader in the industry that businesses reach out to for support

My typical day

My employer

Origin Energy is a leading Australian integrated energy company. Origin is a leading energy retailer with more than 4.5 million customer accounts, approximately 7,300 MW of power generation capacity and is also a large natural gas producer. Origin’s ambition is to lead the energy transition through cleaner energy and customer solutions, underpinned by three strategic pillars: unrivalled customer solutions; accelerate renewables and cleaner energy; and deliver reliable energy through the transition.