Power Connections Manager

2 days ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Buscojobs Full time

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 Power Connections Manager to join us in our Power & Electricity Transmission team Brisbane, QLD on a Permanent Full Time Contract.

Reporting to the Head of Power Strategy, Growth & Optimisation, you will be responsible for overseeing commercial and contractual obligations to ensure full compliance and alignment with business objectives.

Managing connection agreements and grid access for power and HVDC assets, leading stakeholder engagement, optimising agreement performance, and supporting commercial and regulatory activities to ensure efficient and compliant transmission outcomes

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage APA's strategic relationships with network service providers, market operators, and regulatory bodies to support efficient grid access and compliance.
  • Lead the coordination and delivery of new power connections—including generation (solar, wind, thermal) and consumption (industrial, commercial, residential)—ensuring technical and commercial requirements are met.
  • Oversee connection agreements, ensuring they align with operational goals, commercial terms, and regulatory obligations.
  • Act as the key interface between stakeholders, market services, and internal teams to streamline connection processes and resolve issues.
  • Support commercial negotiations, regulatory submissions, and network planning activities related to grid connections.
  • Monitor connection compliance, manage agreement lifecycles, and proactively mitigate risks and disputes throughout the connection process.

Your Background

Strong technical and commercial background in transmission, power systems or equivalent industryStrong experience in managing grid connections within the energy sector, particularly across generation and large-scale user projects.Proven track record working with network service providers, market operators and regulatory bodies.Skilled in negotiating, executing, and managing complex connection agreements.In-depth understanding of regulatory frameworks, compliance requirements, and industry standards for power connections.Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with a focus on delivering efficient, commercially sound connection outcomes.

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, 21 September 2025. Role Reference Number JR2841

APA Group will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.

We will contact successful candidates after the closing date.

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