Join APA Group as an Operational Specialist
At APA, our purpose is to secure Australia's energy future. We're doing it with our customers and communities as Australia's energy infrastructure partner.
We have an exciting chance available for an Operational Specialist to join us in our Operations & Maintenance team in Bungalora and Mullumbimby, NSW on a full-time permanent basis.
Reporting to the Team Leader - Directlink, you will play a key role in maintaining and repairing electrical systems. This includes ensuring the safety and reliability of these systems, diagnosing and resolving electrical issues, and complying with industry regulations and standards.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure Operations and Maintenance Preventative and Corrective maintenance activities are performed in line with the APA Asset Management Plans
Perform High Voltage Operating activities on APA assets
Investigate and report operational faults and events to determine and document the root causes of faults and then implement remedial actions
Coordinate work activities and resourcing to ensure effective management of Operations and Maintenance tasks
Undertake "on-call" duties for up to 18 weeks a year
Undertake duties as directed by the Team Leader from time to time
Your Background
Detailed knowledge of High Voltage, PLC and SCADA systems
Ability to undertake root cause analysis and repair asset related faults
Effective time management, planning and prioritisation skills
Strong Communications skills, capable of developing and maintaining working relationships with external and internal stakeholders
Collaborative Team participation with demonstrated ability to contribute to the total effectiveness of a team
High level of computer literacy with demonstrated competency in Microsoft Office together with the skills to learn software programs such as Maximo
About The Team
The Directlink operations team is a small, highly skilled group within APA, responsible for maintaining HVDC assets located in Bungalora and Mullumbimby, NSW.
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 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.
APA is an equal opportunity employer. The safety, health and wellbeing of our people, community and environment are 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, 12 October 2025. Role Reference Number JR3249
APA Group will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.
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