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 Head of Operations – Power Services to join us in our Power & Electricity Transmission Team in the Operations Division. This is a permanent full-time senior leadership role and can be based in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, or Perth. Reporting to the General Manager Power & Electrical Transmission, you will play a key role in leading the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of APA’s growing portfolio of power generation and electrical transmission assets, ensuring strategic alignment, operational excellence, and stakeholder value delivery. Key Responsibilities Oversee risk management, regulatory compliance, and assurance activities within power operations. Lead major overhauls and project management for power assets. Develop, implement, and maintain efficient standardised systems of work, aligned with the operational excellence framework. Ensure compliance with technical standards and regulatory requirements, including ISO 55000 alignment. Lead business continuity planning and disaster recovery processes. Own and manage power business forums and cross-business systems and coordination. Industry Experience You will be an experienced leader in the power generation energy sector, particularly, having managed medium to large-scale operational teams and complex energy infrastructure assets. Areas of operations will include combined and/or open cycle gas fired power stations. In-depth knowledge of permit to work, asset management principles and practices, as well as familiarity with the latest technologies and innovations in the energy industry. Demonstrated experience delivery major overhauls and outages, within a robust project management methodology. Regulatory Compliance and Budget Process: Understanding of relevant regulations, standards, and best practices in the energy sector to ensure all work complies with legal and safety requirements. Leadership Demonstrated success in leading multidisciplinary teams in high-risk, regulated environments. Strong track record in P&L ownership, budget management, and cost optimization. Demonstrated success in developing High Performance Teams supported by a strong safety culture. Technical & Strategic Skills Deep understanding of operational risk, HSEH frameworks, and compliance standards. Ability to drive continuous improvement, asset integration, and business continuity planning. Strategic thinker with the ability to align operations with broader business goals and energy transition objectives. Education & Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechanical or Power Systems) or extensive relevant experience is essential. Postgraduate qualifications in Business Administration or Project Management is required. Postgraduate qualifications in Engineering Management or Leadership are advantageous. 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 Sunday, 1 February 2026. Role Reference Number JR2828 APA Group will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. We will contact successful candidates after the closing date.
