Head of Power Development

4 weeks ago

Perth, Australia C015 APT MANAGEMENT SERVICES PTY LIMITED Full time

The Opportunity

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

We now have an exciting opportunity available for a Head of Power Development to join our Power Development team based in Perth.

Reporting to the General Manager – Power Development, the primary purpose of this role is too secure all permits and approvals required for wind, thermal and battery projects in the South West Interconnected System. Working with key internal stakeholders, you will be required to create strategies for growth using your expert understanding of market trends and industries and identify, prioritise and pursue new opportunities focussed on new power generation opportunities in the SWIS.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conducting pre-feasibility and feasibility studies for prospective power developments

  • Developing options for investment for renewable and thermal power projects, whilst generating robust financial and commercial evaluation of opportunities and proposals

  • Working with APA’s internal teams, develop robust financial models to support investment decisions including accountability for obtaining sign off for the model inputs and presentation to internal stakeholders

  • Secure tenure for each project appropriate for the specific type of asset

  • Coordinate and undertake all studies relevant to support applications for the permits and approvals required to support construction of the specific type of asset

  • Apply for and secure all relevant primary approvals for each project

  • Negotiate and secure connection agreements and construction contracts, Identify appropriate consultants and experts and negotiate commercial agreements to undertake the relevant works for each project

  • Ensuring that Power Development projects meet legislative standards and those of relevant codes and standards where applicable and relevant

About You

  • Tertiary qualifications in engineering, finance, law or a discipline relevant to power development

  • Proven and extensive experience within the power generation industry in securing permits and approvals for power generation assets in Australia’s contestable markets

  • Experienced in negotiating commercial agreements, connection agreements or design and construction agreements

  • Commercial acumen

  • Self starter being able to operate independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

  • High level negotiating and influencing skills

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 Friday, 14 June 2024. Role Reference Number JR394

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

We will contact successful candidates after the closing date.

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