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 an Operations Strategy Lead - Power to join us in our Operations team in Perth, WA, Melbourne, VIC, Brisbane, QLD or Sydney, NSW on a full-time permanent basis. Reporting to the Head of Operations Strategy & Capital, you will be developing, managing and disseminating risk-weighted and cost-effective asset system strategies and plans, optimising capital allocation, and providing the framework for operating assets’ strategies and management plans aligned to APA Group’s corporate strategy and purpose. You will influence and lead across the enterprise to drive best-for-business long-term outcomes. Key Responsibilities Coordination and development of asset system strategies on a 5year time horizon (Strategic Asset Management Plans), in collaboration with the Power and Electricity Transmission operating business units and supporting functions Communication and dissemination of system strategies across APA Coordination of business unit strategies & roll-up to the overarching APA Operations strategy Coordination of Operations inputs to economic regulatory processes including Access Arrangements and Revenue Determinations, liaising with corporate functions Tracking and monitoring strategic performance, opportunities and risks across the power asset portfolio Leading and coordination of selected strategic initiatives across the operating business unit and corporate functions, along with providing input to the enterprise strategic planning process for Operations budgeting Your background Excellent communicator and self-starter with demonstrated ability to develop relationships and manage stakeholders in a complex enterprise environment Excellent commercial and operational knowledge of power generation and transmission assets, both on-grid and remote, including hybrid and micro-grid assets Experience in a broad cross section of power assets including open-cycle and combined-cycle gas turbines, reciprocating gas engine generators, solar farms, wind turbines, grid-scale battery energy storage systems and HVDC technology Strategic mindset, focused on long-term business value, with ability to interpret and synthesise data and identify and act on trends and opportunities Experience with asset management and economic regulatory processes and frameworks, budgeting and financial analysis and planning 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 $26 billion portfolio of gas, electricity, solar and wind assets which deliver essential services to communities and customers across Australia. And we own more than 15,000 kilometres of gas pipelines which deliver energy to households and businesses 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 offer them reliable, innovative, and cost-effective energy solutions that support their decarbonisation ambitions. We are committed to securing Australia’s energy future by delivering infrastructure solutions for Australia’s energy transition and supporting the decarbonisation ambitions of our customers and communities. Join our team and be part of securing Australia’s energy future. We’d love to hear from you. APA is an equal opportunity employer. The safety, health and wellbeing our people, community and environment a priority. 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. This vacancy works with critical APA data, systems or infrastructure and candidates are subject to background vetting (including Police checks) before & during employment. Role closes Wednesday, 20 August 2025. Role Reference Number JR2854 APA Group will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. We will contact successful candidates after the closing date.
