The Opportunity

At APA, our purpose is simple: to strengthen communities through responsible energy.

We now have an exciting opportunity available for a Project Manager - Capital Delivery to join our Networks team in Eagle Farm QLD on a Permanent Fulltime basis.

Reporting to the Manager, Capital Delivery, you will lead a team with the collective objective of delivering assigned capital projects safely, on time, to budget and in way that complies with internal and client requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage capital projects in a manner consistent with the APA Networks Project Management Methodology
• Provide leadership and direction to their internal and external project team for the successful delivery of the project and its benefits, for both APA and customers
• Prepare accurate project cost estimates and project schedules
• Deliver projects safely, targeting zero harm for APA and contractors
• Continually drive improvements and pursue new business ideas which result in business benefits

Your background

• Tertiary Qualifications, Diploma/Certification in project management from recognised institute like PMI, PRINCE2 or AIPM etc.

• Strong utility project and operational management experience

• High quality record of delivering results, using operational efficiency and commercial acumen to effectively implement the business strategy
• Excellent leader who has skills to foster relationships with direct reports staff and business stakeholders
• Strategic thinker able to structure & prioritise a program of works including resourcing to optimise production & spend

About the Team

Networks manages and operates transmission pipelines and local distribution networks that deliver gas to around 1.4 million households and businesses across Australia.

This is an exciting time for the Networks team, we are growing and expanding with many new projects, including 2032 Olympics. Also, we have a strong culture of continuous improvement and working towards Net Zero with the introduction of renewable green gas into the Gas Networks. We need people who are courageous, nimble and ready to make a positive impact.

Working at APA

At APA we’re committed to fostering a safe and inclusive workplace where you can achieve your best. We’ll provide you with access to targeted career development programs, competitive remuneration, employee benefits, flexible working arrangements, and wellbeing programs. We also have an inclusive parental leave policy providing 18 weeks leave including superannuation to support parents at work and in life.

We employ more than 2700 people across Australia and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, where everyone feels safe, valued, and trusted to do their best every day.

We are APA

APA Group is a leading Australian energy infrastructure business.

We proudly own, operate and manage a diverse $27 billion portfolio of gas, electricity, solar and wind assets which deliver essential services to communities and customers across Australia.
And we own over 15,000 kilometres of gas pipelines which deliver energy to families and industry across every corner of Australia.

As the partner of choice in delivering infrastructure solutions for the energy transition, we’re focused on bundled remote grid energy solutions, electricity and gas transmission, and future energy, including hydrogen and carbon capture and storage.

Our customer centric approach means we understand our customers and their businesses offering reliable, innovative, and cost-effective energy solutions that support their decarbonisation ambitions.

We are committed to delivering infrastructure solutions for Australia’s energy transition and supporting the decarbonisation ambitions of our customers.

We prioritise sustainable outcomes so that APA, our people, customers, and communities can thrive – now and in the future.

Join our team and be part of Australia’s energy transition!

We’d love to hear from you.

APA is an equal opportunity employer. The safety, health and wellbeing our people, community and environment a priorty. We embrace diversity in our people to ensure our workforce is representative of the communities that we operate in.

Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia to be considered.

Role closes Wednesday, 27 November 2024. Role Reference Number JR1619

We will contact successful candidates after the closing date.