Data Scientist

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain complex models for forecasting electricity demand and optimising asset dispatch.
• Analyse large datasets from internal systems and external sources to uncover trends and opportunities.
• Collaborate with commercial, engineering and operations teams to support decision-making with data-driven insights.
• Design and implement predictive diagnostics and machine learning algorithms to optimise asset performance and market participation.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders through clear visualisations and reports.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and asset management diagnostics in the energy sector.

About You

You're a curious and analytical thinker with a passion for solving complex problems. You thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy translating data into actionable strategy.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in data science, statistical modelling, or quantitative analysis ideally within the energy utilities sector.
• Strong proficiency in Python, R, or similar analytical tools.
• Experience with energy market modelling, forecasting, or asset optimisation techniques.
• Excellent communication skills and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Degree in Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Economics, or a related field.

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.