Lead - Risk and Assurance at APA Group

City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Assurance Principles, Risk Management, Governance Frameworks, Assurance Reviews, Assurance Plan Oversight, Process Improvement, Control Improvement, Stakeholder Collaboration, Industry Standards Knowledge, Risk Management Activities Leadership

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 a Lead – Risk and Assurance to join us in our Operations Strategy & Integration team in Brisbane on a full time permanent basis. Reporting to the Head of Risk and Resilience, you will play a key role in establishing and embedding frameworks and governance mechanisms for assurance across Operations. Key Responsibilities Establish governance frameworks and mechanisms to ensure Operation’s assurance activities are carried out in compliance with best practice, regulatory requirements and industry standards. Monitor the performance of these assurance activities and implement improvements as necessary. Perform line 2 assurance reviews where required Own, maintain and oversee execution of the Operations Assurance Plan. Collaborating with Group Risk and Internal audit to improve assurance systems, processes and controls for the benefit of business stakeholders. Keep up-to-date with changes in industry standards and best practices. Lead or support risk management activities and framework maturity uplift as needed. Your background Strong knowledge of assurance principles and risk management Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Strong communication skills to coordinate these activities effectively. About the Team The Operations Risk and Resilience team exists to ensure the business understands its risks and has confidence in the effectiveness of its controls. To help APA Securing Australia’s Energy Future, the Operations teams focus is on Our People, Operational Excellence and Creating Value. We are also making great strides towards achieving our net zero ambition, enabling APA to be world class in energy solutions. 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 Tuesday, 31 March 2026. Role Reference Number JR4113 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 Lead – Risk and Assurance will establish and embed governance frameworks and mechanisms for assurance across Operations, ensuring compliance with best practice and regulatory requirements. This role involves monitoring assurance performance, executing the Operations Assurance Plan, and collaborating with Group Risk and Internal Audit to enhance assurance systems and controls.