Head of Asset Operations WA at APA Group

Perth, Western Australia, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Operational Safety, Risk Management, Cost Control, Asset Performance, Team Leadership, Safety Culture, Reliability Improvement, Operational Discipline, Collaboration, Stakeholder Influence, Oil & Gas Operations, Energy Operations, Asset-Intensive Environments, People Leadership, Coaching

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. 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 a Head Of Asset Operations WA to join us within the Gas West team in Perth on a full time basis. Reporting to the General Manager of Gas West, you will play a key role in the overall performance of a complex operational portfolio, with responsibility for safety, reliability, cost, and sustainable operational outcomes across multiple sites and regions. Key Responsibilities Accountable for operational safety, risk management, cost control, and asset performance outcomes Lead and support operational leaders across a geographically dispersed portfolio Foster a strong safety culture through visible, consistent leadership Enable teams to improve reliability, efficiency, and operational discipline Partner collaboratively with engineering, planning, and commercial teams Act as a senior escalation point for complex operational matters Your background Experience leading complex operations within Oil & Gas, energy or other asset-intensive environments Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams across multiple locations A people-centred leader who builds capability, engagement, and accountability Comfortable operating in safety-critical, performance-focused environments Collaborative and coaching-oriented leadership approach Able to influence across technical, operational, and commercial stakeholders About the Team The Gas Operations West Asset team focuses on the safe and reliable operations of an expansive portfolio of complex gas infrastructure across WA and NT. This is an exciting time for the team. We need people who are courageous, nimble, and ready to make an impact. 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 Wednesday, 11 March 2026. Role Reference Number JR3953 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 Head of Asset Operations WA is accountable for operational safety, risk management, cost control, and asset performance outcomes across a complex operational portfolio, leading and supporting operational leaders across multiple sites and regions.