Technical Writer

The Opportunity

At APA, our purpose is simple: to strengthen communities through responsible energy.

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity available for a Technical Writer to join the APA Networks team in Eagle Farm QLD, Kidman Park SA and Thomastown VIC, on a Fulltime six month Fixed-Term contract basis.

Reporting to the Team Lead Technical Practices, this role is to develop and maintain business and technical documents, intended primarily for field-based teams, by providing ongoing technical writing and document management support.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Technical Work Instructions and Procedures and ensure compliance with relevant legal and regulatory obligations as well as Australian and industry standards
• Manage the delivery of the suite of documents as per the Steering Committee approved schedule
• Liaise with Capital Delivery and Operations to deliver ‘fit for purpose’ practices that represent compliant field activities
• Facilitate alignment workshops for Capital Delivery and Operations State Managers to reach an agreed national approach where inconsistencies exist between state requirements
• Work closely with various business support teams, such as Corporate HSE and Risk & Compliance to ensure the documents incorporate relevant HSE impacts

Your background

• Graduate qualification in science, engineering, journalism, English or equivalent career related experience
• Cert IV Trainer and Assessor
• Proven experience in technical writing & electronic document management systems
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management System
• Ability to interpret engineering standards, drawings and specifications

About the Team

Networks manages and operates transmission pipelines and local distribution networks that deliver gas to around 1.4 million households and businesses across Australia.

This is an exciting time for the Networks team, we are growing and expanding with many new projects, including 2032 Olympics. Also, we have a strong culture of continuous improvement and working towards Net Zero with the introduction of renewable green gas into the Gas Networks. We need people who are courageous, nimble and ready to make a positive impact.

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 employee more than 2900 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 $27 billion portfolio of gas, electricity, solar and wind assets which deliver essential services to communities and customers across Australia.
And we own over 15,000 kilometres of gas pipelines which deliver energy to families and industry 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 their businesses offering reliable, innovative, and cost-effective energy solutions that support their decarbonisation ambitions.

We are committed to delivering infrastructure solutions for Australia’s energy transition and supporting the decarbonisation ambitions of our customers.

We prioritise sustainable outcomes so that APA, our people, customers, and communities can thrive – now and in the future.

Join our team and be part of Australia’s energy transition

We’d love to hear from you.

APA is an equal opportunity employer. The safety, health and wellbeing our people, community and environment a priorty. 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.

Role closes Wednesday, 10 July 2024. Role Reference Number JR686

PD is available on request by emailing recruitment@apa.com.au quoting reference number above.

We will contact successful candidates after the closing date.