Commercial Governance Lead: Energy & Regulation

APA Group; Darwin; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

APA Group is seeking a Commercial Governance Advisor to join our Governance team in Australia. The role focuses on turning regulatory and commercial requirements into practical, well-documented actions and processes, backed by data-driven insights.

You will collaborate across the business to strengthen governance and support sound decision-making. The role emphasizes analysis, benchmarking, and ongoing improvement of governance practices, with exposure to energy regulation as a valued asset.

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial, governance or regulatory environment.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to work with structured data and turn findings into meaningful actions.
• Ability to interpret legislation, regulation or complex commercial information and translate it into clear business requirements (gas/energy regulation exposure is a plus).
• Curious and improvement-focused mindset with examples of questioning existing ways of working.
• Strong written communication and attention to detail.
• Collaborative, accountable approach; comfortable working across teams and using AI/digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Interpret regulatory and commercial requirements and translate them into practical actions, processes and documentation.
• Undertake transaction benchmarking and impact assessments with clear analysis for regulatory/commercial needs.
• Develop and improve governance processes, templates and tools, identifying gaps and practical solutions.
• Monitor obligations and track progress with action owners to address issues and escalate material risks.
• Analyze commercial data and contract positions to identify trends, develop reporting and support budgeting and corporate reporting.
• Maintain commercial systems and records and provide day-to-day guidance on governance processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Regulatory interpretation

Curiosity & improvement mindset

Attention to detail

Collaboration & accountability

AI & digital tools openness

Job description

APA Group is seeking a Commercial Governance Advisor to join our Governance team in Australia. The role focuses on turning regulatory and commercial requirements into practical, well-documented actions and processes, backed by data-driven insights.

You will collaborate across the business to strengthen governance and support sound decision-making. The role emphasizes analysis, benchmarking, and ongoing improvement of governance practices, with exposure to energy regulation as a valued asset.