The Opportunity At APA, our purpose is simple: to strengthen communities through responsible energy. We now have an exciting opportunity available for a Project Development Manager – Power to join us in our Infrastructure Engineering team in Brisbane, Melbourne or Perth on a full-time permanent basis. Reporting to the General Manager – Infrastructure Engineering, you will provide a key role in managing and executing development activities, within the Infrastructure Delivery mandate, for power generation projects, from pre-concept to final investment decision. Projects may encompass solar, wind, BESS, and/or gas fired power generation technologies delivered on an EPC / D&C or multi-contract basis. Key Responsibilities Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop technically and commercially feasible solutions for both customer and internally generated projects Compile accurate and timely strategic assessment of development challenges across all development aspects such as land, permitting, grid connections, project delivery schedules, procurement, resource assessment while identifying associated risks and opportunities. Establish and maintain a streamlined workflow to ensure project teams (engineering, procurement, estimators, schedulers, access & approvals, etc.) meet crucial milestones, conducting meetings to sustain momentum. Management of external consultants to facilitate project development. Review all deliverables to ensure the development plan remains comprehensive, updated, and effectively maintained. Oversee and coordinate internal infrastructure development workstreams, ensuring their efforts align with project objectives. Work closely with BDMs and Infrastructure Delivery teams to manage relationships with customers, suppliers, and contractors. Your background Tertiary Qualification in a relevant discipline (Engineering, Project Management, Commerce) Proven development experience in the power generation and renewable energy sectors. Demonstrated ability and experience in leading and managing others. Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills, with capability for innovation and continuous improvement. Knowledge and experience in measuring and evaluating the progress of projects in the development phase About the Team The Infrastructure Engineering - Power team forms part of the Infrastructure Delivery division in APA, responsible for development and delivery of growth power projects across Australia. With a strong pipeline of power projects, both on-grid and off-grid, the recently established Infrastructure Engineering – Power team is experiencing rapid growth. We are actively seeking new talent to complement our existing cadre of multi-disciplinary engineers. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of Australia’s energy transition by supporting and leading the development of power generation projects, utilising wind, solar, battery and thermal technologies. 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 employee more than 2900 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 $27 billion portfolio of gas, electricity, solar and wind assets which deliver essential services to communities and customers across Australia. And we own over 15,000 kilometres of gas pipelines which deliver energy to families and industry 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 their businesses offering reliable, innovative, and cost-effective energy solutions that support their decarbonisation ambitions. We are committed to delivering infrastructure solutions for Australia’s energy transition and supporting the decarbonisation ambitions of our customers. We prioritise sustainable outcomes so that APA, our people, customers, and communities can thrive – now and in the future. Join our team and be part of Australia’s energy transition! We’d love to hear from you. APA is an equal opportunity employer. The safety, health and wellbeing our people, community and environment a priorty. 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. Role closes Sunday, 23 June 2024. Role Reference Number JR416 PD is available on request by emailing recruitment@apa.com.au quoting reference number above. We will contact successful candidates after the closing date. At APA, our people are our most important asset. Our ~2,000 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.