Access and Approvals Advisor at APA Group

City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Land Access, Approvals Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Negotiation, Relationship Management, Risk Mitigation, Project Planning, Budget Management, Consultant Management, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Communication, Attention To Detail, Organized Work, Safety Compliance, Tenure Security

Industry

Utilities

Description

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 an Access and Approval Advisor to join us in our –Access, Approvals & Geospatial team in Brisbane, on a full time permanent basis. Reporting to the Team Lead Access and Approvals, you will play a key role for managing the development and maintenance of ongoing professional relationships with landowners and communities. This role ensures all interactions align with the company’s guidelines and standards. Key Responsibilities Work within a team to plan projects, identify and gain all approvals required and advising on schedule, budget, key risks and mitigations during the concept, development and delivery stages of energy infrastructure projects. Work as part of a team responsible for the delivery of land access, tenure, environmental, cultural heritage and planning approvals. With the team, identify and liaise with relevant stakeholders to negotiate structured agreement and option documents, and secure tenure for APA projects. On the ground interactions with Landholders and Stakeholders for projects throughout Queensland, New South Wales and Northern Territory Build and maintain relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders to proactively manage issues, concerns, and disputes effectively, build trust and respect, and anticipate and respond to stakeholder needs. Appoint and manage external consultants through the preparation of scope and deliverables for packages of work where required and manage their performance Ensure that all land access negotiations are undertaken in a professional manner Your background Experience in the delivery of land access, management and/or environmental approvals in the Energy or similar industry Ability to negotiate and collaborate effectively across the organisation and externally; by building and developing relationships based on trust, integrity, and credibility Sound analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, along with strong attention to detail Well-developed verbal and written communications skills Ability to work in an organised, safe and efficient manner, while working in accordance with policies and procedures applicable to functional responsibilities About the Team The North East Access, Approvals & Geospatial team facilitates the timely, practical solutions that support the successful development and delivery of all APA Energy development projects across Australia. Our team is responsible for securing and managing all necessary land access, environmental, cultural heritage, and planning approvals. We provide end-to-end land access, environmental, and planning support for all new development projects, as required. Our services span across gas transmission, gas-fired power generation, renewable energy, and power transmission infrastructure. We work collaboratively with stakeholders, regulators, landowners, Traditional Owners, and project teams to ensure that every project meets legal, environmental, and community obligations, from concept/prefeasibility through to delivery. By proactively identifying risks and streamlining approval pathways, we help keep projects on schedule, compliant, and community focused. 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 Friday, 27 March 2026. Role Reference Number JR4020 APA Group will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. We will contact successful candidates after the closing date. At APA, our people are our most important asset. Our ~3,000 strong team manages all aspects of developing and running energy infrastructure, from right around Australia.We also have opportunities for graduates, apprentices and interns, in a number of fields across our sites and offices. We are committed to creating a work environment where people can discover and use their unique capabilities, perform at their best and contribute meaningfully to APA’s success. Introduce yourself to our Talent Acquisition Team via the 'Introduce Yourself' feature. This way we can keep you informed of roles that may be of interest to you, as and when they arise.

Responsibilities

The advisor will plan projects, identify and secure all necessary approvals (land access, tenure, environmental, cultural heritage), and advise on schedule and budget during the concept, development, and delivery stages of energy infrastructure projects. A key function involves managing ongoing professional relationships with landowners and communities across Queensland, New South Wales, and the Northern Territory.