AddressThe Opportunity
At APA, our purpose is simple: to strengthen communities through responsible energy.
We now have an exciting opportunity available for a Project Manager – General to join our Networks team in Eagle Farm QLD, Thomastown VIC or Kidman Park SA, full time for 2 years.
Reporting to the Manager PMO, Networks, you will lead a cross functional team and be responsible for managing and overseeing projects that address changes and developments that can have a significant impact on a particular business unit or APA as a company.
This means ensuring that the internal and external resources are allocated to the project, the timeframe to deliver and the assigned budget are commensurate with the scope of work. You are accountable for managing the key risks and issues of the project to ensure its successful delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and manage accurate project cost estimates and schedules and ensure budgets and timelines with relevant controls are in place to ensure successful outcomes for the projects.
- Designing and developing strategies and processes, in consultation with team members/stakeholders/business consultants, which will support the implementation of the project.
- Accountable for project delivery in accordance with APA policies and procedures, legislative requirements and relevant quality frameworks
- Provide leadership and direction to staff, project team, contractors and other stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of project outcomes
- Determining project resourcing requirements, recruiting staff, and managing the development and implementation of the project on a day-to-day basis
Your background
- Diploma/certification in project management from recognised institute, PMI, AIPM, Prince2
- Relevant tertiary qualifications, bachelor’s degree (preferred)
- Strong record of delivering results, using operational efficiency and commercial acumen to effectively implement the business strategy
- Excellent leader who has skills to foster relationships with staff and other business stakeholders
- Strategic thinker able to structure & prioritise a program of works including resourcing to optimise production & spend
Experience
- Strong experience in project management
- Construction and Engineering experience across a range or small and large capital projects from initiation to closure
- Contractor management experience
About the Team
Networks manages and operates transmission pipelines and local distribution networks that deliver gas to around 1.4 million households and businesses across Australia.
This is an exciting time for the Networks team, we are growing and expanding with many new projects, including 2032 Olympics. Also, we have a strong culture of continuous improvement and working towards Net Zero with the introduction of renewable green gas into the Gas Networks. We need people who are courageous, nimble and ready to make a positive 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 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 Thursday, 6 June 2024. Role Reference Number JR302PD is available on request by emailing ***********@apa.com.au quoting reference number above.
We will contact successful candidates after the closing date.
