The Opportunity
At APA, our purpose is to secure Australia’s energy future. We’re not doing it alone. We’re doing it with our customers and communities as Australia’s energy infrastructure partner, a role our unique experience and expertise positions us to play.
We now have an exciting opportunity available for a Senior Mechanical Engineer – Project to join us in ourGas Operations East team in Brisbane, QLD or Fyshwick, ACT on a Permanent Full Time Basis.
Reporting to the Team Lead Project Delivery NSW, you will play a key role in providing technical support & supervision during all project phases to ensure that project designs meet operational requirements & specified engineering standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee engineering design activities, ensuring all work meets project scope, operational requirements and relevant engineering standards.
- Develop and manage design schedules, drawings, specifications and technical documentation, ensuring appropriate approvals are obtained.
- Monitor project progress, budgets and timelines, proactively identifying risks and resolving issues to ensure successful delivery.
- Collaborate with Project Managers, design teams, operations, contractors and service providers to ensure effective project coordination.
- Provide technical leadership, mentoring and guidance to junior engineers while promoting a strong safety and quality culture.
Your background
- Strong engineering background with demonstrated experience in managing engineering design activities and project delivery.
- Proven leadership skills, with the ability to mentor and support engineers and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships.
- Strong planning and organisational skills, with experience managing competing priorities, budgets and project schedules.
- Proactive problem-solving abilities, with a strong commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.
Working at APA
At APA, we’re committed to fostering a safe and inclusive workplace where you can achieve your best.
We offer targeted career development programs designed to accelerate your career, competitive remuneration, employee benefits, flexible working arrangements, and wellbeing initiatives are all part of what we’ll offer you. Our inclusive parental leave policy offers 18 weeks of leave, including superannuation, to support parents at work and in life.
Role closes on Sunday, 15 November 2026. Role Reference Number: JR5200