Project Director GPG

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 for a Project Director, Gas Powered Generation (GPG) to join our Infrastructure Delivery team on a full‑time permanent basis, based in Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne. Reporting to the General Manager Project Delivery, you will play a key role in provide strategic leadership and oversight for the successful planning, execution, and delivery of major Gas Powered Generation projects across APA’s portfolio. This role is critical in driving the delivery of high‑value, complex energy infrastructure projects that support Australia’s energy transition and APA’s commitment to secure, reliable, and sustainable generation. Key Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end delivery of major Gas Powered Generation projects, ensuring scope, budget, safety, and schedule outcomes are achieved
• Provide strategic direction, oversight, and governance across all GPG project stages, from concept development to commissioning
• Manage and influence cross‑functional project teams, engineering partners, contractors, and key external stakeholders
• Oversee project risk management, compliance, and regulatory approvals for GPG facilities and associated infrastructure
• Champion safety, quality, and environmental performance across all project activities
• Provide clear and timely reporting to senior leadership, including project performance, risks, and strategic outcomes

Your Background

• Extensive experience leading large‑scale infrastructure or energy generation projects, ideally across gas, coal, hydro or hydrogen
• Strong leadership capability with the ability to motivate and direct multidisciplinary project teams and external partners
• Demonstrated expertise in project governance, risk management, regulatory engagement, and commercial oversight
• Proven success delivering complex projects safely, on time, and within budget in a highly regulated environment.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, including influencing executives, regulators, and industry partners
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in engineering, project management, or a related field (postgraduate qualifications desirable)

About The Team The Infrastructure Delivery team is responsible for executing APA’s major capital projects safely, efficiently and to the highest standards. We manage the full lifecycle of large‑scale infrastructure delivery — from early development and design through to construction, commissioning and handover into operations. Our team brings together deep technical expertise, disciplined project governance and strong partnerships with contractors, suppliers and stakeholders to deliver the energy infrastructure that supports Australia’s future. With a significant pipeline of complex projects underway, it’s an exciting time to join Infrastructure Delivery as we continue to expand our capability and 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 Monday, 30 March 2026. Role Reference Number JR4072 APA Group will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. We will contact successful candidates after the closing date.