Access & Approval Specialists - Multiple Positions

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 exciting permanent opportunities available for Access and Approvals Advisors, Senior Advisors, and Leads to join our Western Australian Access and Approvals team in Perth. These roles are generally full-time, with part-time arrangements considered to support flexibility.

With multiple positions available at each level, this is a fantastic time to join a growing team supporting APA Group’s expanding energy infrastructure pipeline.

These roles report to either the Access and Approvals Manager or Access and Approvals Team Leads, depending on the level and project allocation. While primarily Perth-based, some travel is required for consultation and compliance assurance activities.

Key Responsibilities

While responsibilities vary by level, all roles contribute to the successful delivery of Access and Approvals outcomes across APA’s portfolio:

Advisor

• Support project planning and identification of required approvals, contributing to schedule, budget, and risk assessments.
• Assist in stakeholder engagement and tenure negotiations under guidance from senior team members.
• Maintain accurate land records and ensure compliance with statutory and legal processes.
• Coordinate external consultants for defined scopes of work and monitor performance.
• Ensure field activities align with project HSE management plans and APA policies.

Senior Advisor

• Lead the planning and delivery of approvals for assigned projects, advising on strategy, risks, and mitigation measures.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and negotiate tenure agreements with minimal supervision.
• Oversee consultant engagement and performance across multiple work packages.
• Provide assurance on compliance with legal and statutory obligations and internal systems.
• Mentor Advisors and contribute to continuous improvement of team processes and practices.

Lead

• Drive strategic planning and execution of complex approvals and tenure pathways across multiple projects.
• Lead stakeholder engagement strategies and high-level negotiations with government, landholders, and other parties.
• Provide leadership and oversight across the Access and Approvals team, ensuring alignment with APA’s broader development goals.
• Champion compliance, governance, and assurance frameworks across the portfolio.
• Represent Access and Approvals in cross-functional planning and leadership forums.

Your Background

• Excellent negotiation and collaboration skills, with the ability to build relationships based on trust, integrity, and credibility.
• Sound analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A commitment to working safely, efficiently, and in accordance with relevant policies and procedures.
• For Senior and Lead roles: proven experience in leading projects or teams, and delivering strategic outcomes in complex regulatory environments.

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.

APA Group will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.

We will contact successful candidates after the closing date.