Commercial Analyst

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 have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Analyst to join our Grid Solutions Program team in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane office on a full-time basis for 18 months.

The Grid Solutions team is delivering a multi-year digital transformation program to modernise the operation of our gas transmission assets, directly impacting APA's core revenue and positioning us for long-term success. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of our business and deliver meaningful change.

Reporting to the Program Director - GSP, you will support governance, commercial management, and performance monitoring of our major technology partners, ensuring delivery remains on scope, budget, and quality targets. You will also contribute to the development of the next business case, identify cost optimisation opportunities, and translate performance insights into actionable recommendations. This role is well-suited to a commercially minded analyst with strong contract management, program governance experience, and the ability to influence outcomes through data-driven analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor performance of major technology partners against contractual obligations, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Manage governance processes for contract variations and ensure alignment with agreed commercial terms.
• Track program performance against the current business case and contribute to the preparation of the next iteration.
• Monitor budget adherence and emerging risks, identifying and driving cost optimisation opportunities.
• Oversee program quality assurance, ensuring delivery meets agreed standards and scope.
• Support procurement activities, including vendor engagement and day-to-day contract management.
• Provide clear, data-driven reporting and insights to support decision-making across the program.

About You

• Proven experience in commercial or financial analysis, contract management, or vendor governance within complex programs or technology environments.
• Strong understanding of program governance frameworks, quality assurance, and budget monitoring.
• Demonstrated ability to develop or update business cases and track delivery against defined outcomes.
• Highly developed analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and present insights clearly to diverse stakeholders.
• Strong vendor and stakeholder management capabilities, with a collaborative and solutions-focused approach.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Business, Finance, Commerce, or a related discipline.

If you're passionate about driving commercial discipline, governance excellence, and strategic alignment in a high-impact program, we'd love to hear from you.

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, 28 September 2025. Role Reference Number JR3260

APA Group will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.

We will contact successful candidates after the closing date.