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 have an exciting opportunity available for an Asset Planning Engineer to join the APA Networks team in Thomastown VIC, on a fixed term contract to November 2027 . Reporting to the Manager Integrity - Networks, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the safety, reliability, and compliance of our facility assets, while contributing to innovative projects that support our journey to Net Zero. Key Responsibilities Champion the integrity and safety of facility assets including gate stations, regulator stations, and meter sets. Identify and manage risks proactively, developing solutions that prevent and mitigate issues. Deliver compliance and risk reduction actions through strong stakeholder collaboration. Support asset integrity projects through planning, risk assessments, failure analysis, and scope development. Communicate effectively across teams and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Your background Tertiary qualifications in engineering (mechanical preferred) or equivalent experience. AICIP or API certification is a plus. Experience with facilities construction and operations—especially pressure vessels, valves, heaters, and piping. Ability to assess defects and recommend safe operating limit and determine effective repair plans. A creative mindset with a passion for improving engineering solutions. Commitment to professional integrity and adherence to industry standards (e.g. AS2885.3, AS4645). About the Team Networks manages and operates local distribution networks and transmission pipelines 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 biogas and hydrogen. 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 $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 Tuesday, 9 September 2025. Role Reference Number JR3106 APA Group will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. We will contact successful candidates after the closing date.
