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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 Head of Project Development to join our Energy Solutions team in Brisbane, Sydney, or Melbourne office on a permanent full-time basis. Reporting to the Executive General Manager - Gas Powered Generation, you will lead the identification, development, and maturation of gas power generation projects that support APA’s strategic growth. With two direct reports and access to matrix resources across the business, you will be responsible for delivering investment-ready opportunities through structured development planning, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional coordination. This is a hands-on, commercially oriented role that offers the opportunity to shape early-stage development activity across our gas power generation portfolio and help deliver projects that contribute to APA’s energy transition strategy. Key Responsibilities Lead the identification, feasibility assessment, and early-stage development of gas power generation projects that drive strategic growth Build and present robust investment cases to senior executives and investment committees, supporting informed decision-making Manage cross-functional matrix teams to deliver customer-focused outcomes across the full project development lifecycle Oversee negotiation of key project agreements (e.g., land access, connections, construction) within delegated authority, balancing risk and value Coordinate project budgets, timelines, and risk frameworks to ensure projects progress through key stage gates towards investment readiness Engage internal and external stakeholders to align technical, commercial, and regulatory inputs and integrate development initiatives into APA’s broader strategy Your background Proven experience leading infrastructure or energy project development through early feasibility to investment approval Sound commercial and financial acumen, with experience in building and presenting investment-grade business cases Skilled in managing cross-functional teams in a matrix environment, ideally with previous people leadership experience Comfortable working in ambiguity and adapting development pathways to changing policy or commercial conditions Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills across technical and non-technical audiences A collaborative working style with the ability to drive alignment and deliver outcomes across internal teams and external partners 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, 5 October 2025. Role Reference Number JR3216 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. 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