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 currently have an exciting opportunity for a Team Lead Power Operations Engineering - East to join our Engineering and Planning team based in Brisbane, QLD or Mt Isa on a Permanent Full-Time basis.
Reporting to the Head of Power Engineering, you will be responsible for leading the Power Engineering (East – Diamantina Power Facility) team, delivering customer-focused service with a value-driven approach that promotes operational excellence across APA's power assets.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the team with effective communication, change leadership, and a focus on high performance and accountability.
* Coach and develop team members, setting clear goals and supporting their growth through development plans and ongoing feedback.
* Translate APA Power & Electricity Transmission's strategic vision into day-to-day operations and decision-making.
* Guide the team in lifecycle asset management, performance reporting, and the development of best-practice maintenance strategies based on vendor guidance, industry standards, and RCM principles.
* Oversee the delivery of specialist engineering support, including investigations, troubleshooting, risk assessments, and input into asset design, modification, commissioning, and operational handover.
* Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships to support team effectiveness and drive value-added outcomes for APA and its customers.
Your Background
* Tertiary qualification in Engineering, with eligibility for corporate membership of Engineers Australia, or equivalent experience; Chartered Engineer or RPEQ registration (mandatory for QLD assets).
* Extensive experience in the Energy and Power industry, particularly in the operation and maintenance of power stations or similar assets.
* Strong leadership capability, with a proven ability to build and guide high-performing teams and prioritise work based on risk and business needs.
* Sound knowledge of Australian and international engineering codes, statutory requirements, and environmental and health & safety legislation.
* Demonstrated ability to deliver engineering services and asset performance improvements to optimise business outcomes.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience in scope development, vendor engagement, and risk management.
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 Monday, 4 August 2025. Role Reference Number JR2837
APA Group will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.
We will contact successful candidates after the closing date.
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