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 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. The team is committed to delivering safe, reliable, and efficient service for our customers.
APA Group is a leading Australian energy infrastructure business. We proudly own, operate and manage a diverse portfolio of gas, electricity, solar and wind assets which deliver essential services to communities and customers across Australia.
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.
APA is an equal chance 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 Details
Role closes Sunday 12th October 2025. Role Reference number JR3249.
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📌 Operational Specialist
🏢 APA Group
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