City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia · Hybrid
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 expe…
Skills: Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Technical Leadership, Engineering Design, Project Delivery
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia · Hybrid
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 expe…
Skills: Project Accounting, Budgeting, Forecasting, Cost Tracking, Financial Reporting
Perth, Western Australia, Australia · Hybrid
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 expe…
Skills: Power Strategy, Asset Lifecycle Management, Commercial Optimisation, Portfolio Performance, CAPEX Planning
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia · Hybrid
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 expe…
Skills: Program Management, Project Governance, Financial Management, Contract Management, Risk Management
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia · On-site
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 expe…
Skills: Strategic Planning, Business Management, Corporate Affairs, Sustainability, Performance Reporting
Port Hedland, Western Australia, Australia · On-site
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 expe…
Skills: Preventative Maintenance, Corrective Maintenance, SCADA Systems, Electrical Troubleshooting, Instrumentation Calibration
Perth, Western Australia, Australia · On-site
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 expe…
Skills: Indigenous Relationships, Indigenous Engagement, Agreement Making, Native Title Legislation, Heritage Management
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia · Hybrid
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 expe…
Skills: Strategic Leadership, Business Partnering, Environmental Governance, Cultural Heritage Management, Stakeholder Influence
City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia · On-site
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 expe…
Skills: Electrical Engineering Design, Project Delivery, Contractor Management, Commissioning, Instrumentation and Controls
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia · Hybrid
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 expe…
Skills: Financial Modelling, Investment Appraisal, Capital Allocation, Scenario Analysis, Financial Analysis
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia · On-site
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 expe…
Skills: Pipeline Inspection, Infrastructure Maintenance, Safety Compliance, Technical Drawing Interpretation, Hand Tools
City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia · Hybrid
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 expe…
Skills: Planning Approvals, Environmental Approvals, Regulatory Compliance, Stakeholder Management, Approvals Strategy
Bungalora, New South Wales, Australia · On-site
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 expe…
Skills: High Voltage Systems, PLC, SCADA, Root Cause Analysis, Preventative Maintenance
City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia · On-site
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 expe…
Skills: Electrical Maintenance, Instrumentation Maintenance, Calibration, Metering, EEHA
Newman, Western Australia, Australia · On-site
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 expe…
Skills: Mechanical Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Work Permit Authorization, Plant Shutdown Execution, Gas Asset Operation
Perth, Western Australia, Australia · On-site
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 expe…
Skills: Customer Service, Front-of-House Management, Stakeholder Management, Office Coordination, Event Support
City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia • Hybrid
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Lead and coordinate electrical and instrumentation engineering design activities to ensure safe, timely, and budget-compliant project outcomes. Provide technical leadership, review deliverables for quality assurance, and mentor team members while supporting early-stage project planning.
Requires a degree-qualified engineer with extensive experience delivering design solutions in infrastructure, energy, or utilities environments. Must possess strong technical expertise in solving complex challenges and a sound understanding of engineering governance and project delivery frameworks.
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 Lead Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer to join us in our Engineering & Technical Solutions - Operations team in Brisbane, Melbourne or Perth on a Permanent Full Time Basis.
Reporting to the Manager Engineering Design, you will play a key role in providing technical leadership and engineering expertise across a range of projects. Leveraging your advanced engineering knowledge, you will support project delivery, solve complex technical challenges, and develop high-quality, fit-for-purpose solutions while guiding and mentoring others within the team.
Key Responsibilities
About You
At APA, we’re committed to fostering a safe and inclusive workplace where you can achieve your best.
We offer targeted career development programs designed to accelerate your career, competitive remuneration, employee benefits, flexible working arrangements, and wellbeing initiatives are all part of what we’ll offer you. Our inclusive parental leave policy offers 18 weeks of leave, including superannuation, to support parents at work and in life.
We employ around 2,000 people across Australia and are committed to building a high-performing, customer-focused organisation where everyone feels safe, valued, and trusted to perform at their best.
At APA, we’re taking on one of Australia’s greatest challenges: the energy transition. We’re not doing it alone. We’re doing it as Australia’s energy infrastructure partner, a role our unique experience and expertise positions us to play.
We proudly own, operate and manage a diverse $20 billion portfolio of 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 focused 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.
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 on Sunday, 12 July 2026. Role Reference Number: JR4567APA Group will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.
We will contact successful candidates after the closing date.
A leading energy infrastructure business that is working to secure Australia’s energy future.
APA Group is a leading Australian energy infrastructure business, owning, operating and managing a diverse $26 billion portfolio. We are proud of the role we play in delivering energy solutions to millions of customers in every State and Territory.
Offices: L19, 580 George St, Sydney, NSW 2000, AU · 56-62 Schneider Rd, Brisbane, QLD 4133, AU · 60 City Rd, Melbourne, VIC 3006, AU
A leading energy infrastructure business that is working to secure Australia’s energy future.
APA Group is a leading Australian energy infrastructure business, owning, operating and managing a diverse $26 billion portfolio. We are proud of the role we play in delivering energy solutions to millions of customers in every State and Territory.
Offices: L19, 580 George St, Sydney, NSW 2000, AU · 56-62 Schneider Rd, Brisbane, QLD 4133, AU · 60 City Rd, Melbourne, VIC 3006, AU
