Project Technical Officer at APA Group

Perth, Western Australia, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Stakeholder Engagement, Negotiation, Influencing Skills, Project Management, Conflict Resolution, Technical Understanding, Construction Methodologies, Utilities Maintenance, Safe Excavation, Support Systems

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 Project Technical Officer to join our Infrastructure Protection and Planning team in our Perth or Brisbane on a 14 Month Max Term Contract. Reporting to the Corridor Protection Lead, you will be responsible for contributing to the protection of APA Group infrastructure assets where they are intersected by large scale development projects. These may include other infrastructure owner projects, land developments, and transport (road or rail). Key Responsibilities Coordinate and manage responses to third-party project works and encroachment requests Liaise with third parties undertaking works near APA assets, ensuring clear understanding and compliance with APA processes and requirements Review and interpret engineering drawings, construction methodologies and supporting documentation Refer proposed works to Engineering Services for assessment where required, in line with procedures, and coordinate responses back to the project proponent Collaborate with internal stakeholders to coordinate work orders, project management activities, cost recovery agreements, and supervision of works About You Strong stakeholder engagement, negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to represent APA effectively with external parties while building collaborative working relationships and enforcing APA requirements Proven ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently, prioritise effectively, and set clear, realistic timeframes and expectations for project proponents Demonstrated experience managing contractor and construction-related issues within a utilities or infrastructure environment, including conflict resolution Sound technical understanding of the requirements and risks associated with working around gas transmission pipeline infrastructure Good knowledge of construction methodologies and practices, including civil works and utilities maintenance, construction machinery and equipment, and safe excavation and support systems 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 Sunday, 11 January 2026. Role Reference Number JR3768 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 Project Technical Officer will coordinate and manage responses to third-party project works and encroachment requests, ensuring compliance with APA processes. They will also collaborate with internal stakeholders to manage project activities and cost recovery agreements.