Job Description
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 available for a Infrastructure Transformation and Research Lead to join us in our Infrastructure Delivery Gas Engineering Solutions team on a full-time, permanent basis.
Reporting to the Head of Concept Engineering and Research, you will play a key role to lead the identification, coordination, and integration of research and development activities that future-proof APA's gas infrastructure identifying emerging technologies, energy transition strategies, and decarbonization solutions, ensuring these are systematically embedded into APA's core engineering practices and projects.
The location for this role is flexible and hybrid; we will consider locations all over Australia.
Key Responsibilities
Own and maintain the Gas Infrastructure R&D roadmap aligned to Net Zero goals
Manage end-to-end R&D program budget, resources and delivery
Engage external research bodies (APGA, RSC, GIRA) to influence agendas and secure funding
Translate R&D outcomes into BAU via knowledge sharing and standards updates
Screen emerging technologies for feasibility and inclusion in new gas opportunities
Track R&D program performance and report transition of proven technologies into engineering standards
Your background
Senior engineering background with R&D program leadership in energy/gas infrastructure
Experience managing research budgets and external research providers
Knowledge of decarbonisation, energy transition and Net Zero strategies
Ability to translate research outcomes into practical engineering applications
Industry body engagement experience (APGA, GIRA or equivalent
Strong executive and technical stakeholder management
About the Team
The Concept Engineering & Research team is a specialised group that leads APA's front‑end engineering work, shaping the earliest stages of new pipeline, storage, and processing projects. They deliver high‑quality feasibility studies, technical insights, and engineering concepts that underpin strategic decisions and investment cases across the business.
The team also drives APA's gas infrastructure R&D agenda, exploring emerging technologies, future‑fuel readiness, and international best practice. Known for their technical depth, innovation, and strong collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, they play a pivotal role in guiding APA's long‑term infrastructure strategy.
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 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 Thursday 2 April 2026. Role Reference number JR4058
APA Group will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.
We will contact successful candidates after the closing date.
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 Infrastructure Transformation and Research Lead to join us in our Infrastructure Delivery Gas Engineering Solutions team on a full-time, permanent basis.
Reporting to the Head of Concept Engineering and Research, you will play a key role to lead the identification, coordination, and integration of research and development activities that future-proof APA's gas infrastructure identifying emerging technologies, energy transition strategies, and decarbonization solutions, ensuring these are systematically embedded into APA's core engineering practices and projects.
The location for this role is flexible and hybrid; we will consider locations all over Australia.
Key Responsibilities
Own and maintain the Gas Infrastructure R&D roadmap aligned to Net Zero goals
Manage end-to-end R&D program budget, resources and delivery
Engage external research bodies (APGA, RSC, GIRA) to influence agendas and secure funding
Translate R&D outcomes into BAU via knowledge sharing and standards updates
Screen emerging technologies for feasibility and inclusion in new gas opportunities
Track R&D program performance and report transition of proven technologies into engineering standards
Your background
Senior engineering background with R&D program leadership in energy/gas infrastructure
Experience managing research budgets and external research providers
Knowledge of decarbonisation, energy transition and Net Zero strategies
Ability to translate research outcomes into practical engineering applications
Industry body engagement experience (APGA, GIRA or equivalent
Strong executive and technical stakeholder management
About the Team
The Concept Engineering & Research team is a specialised group that leads APA's front‑end engineering work, shaping the earliest stages of new pipeline, storage, and processing projects. They deliver high‑quality feasibility studies, technical insights, and engineering concepts that underpin strategic decisions and investment cases across the business.
The team also drives APA's gas infrastructure R&D agenda, exploring emerging technologies, future‑fuel readiness, and international best practice. Known for their technical depth, innovation, and strong collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, they play a pivotal role in guiding APA's long‑term infrastructure strategy.
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 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 Thursday 2 April 2026. Role Reference number JR4058
APA Group will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.
We will contact successful candidates after the closing date.
💡 Quick Summary
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