Business Transformation and Change Lead at APA Group

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Business Transformation, Change Management, Process Optimisation, Strategic Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Mitigation, Project Management, Data-Driven Approach, Communication, Leadership, Facilitation, Change Impact Assessment, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Performance Tracking, Reporting, Insights

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 have an exciting opportunity for a Business Transformation and Change Lead to join our Grid Solutions Program team in the Brisbane CBD on a full-time basis for 15 months, with the possibility of extension. Reporting to the General Manager Grid Solutions and leading a team of up to nine, you will drive transformation efforts, lead internal change initiatives, and optimise business processes. As a key player in a multi-year digital transformation program, you will help modernise how we operate our gas transmission assets, directly impacting APA’s core revenue. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of our business and drive meaningful change that sets APA up for long-term success. Key Responsibilities Drive business process improvements by conducting strategic analysis, identifying inefficiencies, and implementing process enhancements to align with future objectives. Lead change management efforts by applying structured methodologies, conducting impact assessments, and developing targeted adoption strategies. Mitigate risks and manage readiness by identifying potential resistance points and developing tailored plans to ensure smooth transitions and stakeholder engagement. Facilitate stakeholder collaboration by partnering with business leaders, project teams, and specialist functions to embed change initiatives seamlessly. Measure and report change effectiveness by developing tracking mechanisms to assess adoption, utilisation, and proficiency, providing insights to leadership. Support APA customers in seamlessly adopting the new system. Your background Extensive experience in business transformation, change management, and process optimisation, with a proven track record in large-scale or enterprise-wide change initiatives. Strong strategic and big-picture thinking, expertise in business process mapping, reengineering, and driving organisational improvements. Advanced stakeholder engagement, change impact assessment, and risk mitigation skills, with the ability to influence at all levels. Proficient in applying structured change management methodologies and leading cross-functional teams through transformation. Strong project management skills, balancing competing priorities in fast-paced and complex environments. Data-driven approach to measuring transformation success, including performance tracking, reporting, and insights to inform change strategies. Certified in Change Management, with excellent communication, facilitation, and leadership skills to drive adoption and engagement. 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 Thursday, 22 January 2026. Role Reference Number JR3805 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

Drive transformation efforts and lead internal change initiatives while optimizing business processes. Facilitate stakeholder collaboration and measure change effectiveness to support APA customers in adopting new systems.