Planning Development Manager at APA Group

, , Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Planning, Environmental Approval, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Development, Negotiation, Community Consultation, Issue Resolution, Environmental Compliance, Mapping, Cadastral Requirements, Regulatory Submissions, Construction, Sustainability, Gas Fired Power Generation, Renewable Energy, Project Management

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 Planning Development Manager to join our Power team in Brisbane on a full-time permanent basis. Reporting to a Head of Development, you will lead and coordinate development activities for power generation from concept to construction, initially development projects are likely to be renewable energy projects integrated with APA’s existing gas fired power generation assets in Queensland. Key Responsibilities Lead negotiations with landowners and Traditional Owners for access, compensation, and survey activities. Define and implement planning and environmental approval pathways, including consultant engagement and regulatory submissions. Coordinate project-wide planning approvals and manage environmental referrals and compliance. Oversee mapping and cadastral requirements to support tenure and construction. Develop and execute stakeholder engagement strategies, including community consultation and issue resolution. Your background Tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline (for example Planning, Environmental Science, Engineering, Construction, Sustainability) Extensive understanding of Project development experience within the power or renewable energy industry Project development or project management experience on infrastructure projects from $10m to $100m+ The ability and willingness to travel periodically within Queensland, including remote areas 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, 29 January 2026. Role Reference Number JR3764 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

Lead and coordinate development activities for power generation projects from concept to construction. Oversee negotiations, planning approvals, stakeholder engagement, and environmental compliance.