Energy Infrastructure Project Lead – Development & Delivery

at; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

APA, based in Perth, Western Australia, seeks an experienced Project Development Manager to lead all development activities for its Energy Solutions portfolio from concept to final investment decision. The role demands coordinating multi-disciplinary teams, managing schedules and budgets, and liaising with customers and regulators to ensure viable project outcomes.

The position is full-time, reports to the Head of Development, and offers leadership across engineering, commercial, legal,

Qualifications

• Experience delivering large-scale infrastructure, energy, utilities or power projects.
• Experience navigating dynamic project development environments and procurement interfaces.
• Strong stakeholder engagement across the power sector.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities.
• Strong commercial acumen balancing technical and business outcomes.
• Influential, outcomes-focused leader in a matrix environment, driving project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing, matrixed project team across functions.
• Develop and deliver major power infrastructure projects through the lifecycle.
• Manage schedules, budgets, risks and governance to meet milestones.
• Coordinate internal resources to deliver project outcomes.
• Oversee design, grid connection and procurement workstreams.
• Build strong relationships with customers, contractors, suppliers and regulators.
• Deliver technically and commercially viable project solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Budget and risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Commercial acumen

Job description

APA, based in Perth, Western Australia, seeks an experienced Project Development Manager to lead all development activities for its Energy Solutions portfolio from concept to final investment decision. The role demands coordinating multi-disciplinary teams, managing schedules and budgets, and liaising with customers and regulators to ensure viable project outcomes.

The position is full-time, reports to the Head of Development, and offers leadership across engineering, commercial, legal,