Team Lead Northern Territory Engineering

APA Group; Darwin; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Flexible working arrangements

Parental leave

Job summary

APA Group in Darwin is seeking a Team Lead Asset Engineering to lead the Northern Territory gas transmission assets and guide the NT engineering team to drive safety, reliability and capital delivery. Reporting to the Head of Asset Operations & Engineering NT, you will shape asset strategy and integrate major assets into operations.

You will partner with cross-functional teams to deliver compliant, high-performing infrastructure and mentor engineers to sustain long-term asset integrity and

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Engineering with experience in gas transmission pipelines.
• Experience leading, mentoring or developing others.
• Knowledge of engineering systems, standards and regulatory requirements.
• Strong communication and relationship-building across technical, operational and commercial teams.
• Sound organisational and commercial skills with budget management.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support and develop the Northern Territory engineering team, creating a collaborative environment where people can do their best work.
• Guide the delivery of engineering activities and projects with a focus on safety, quality and reliable outcomes.
• Develop and maintain engineering systems and procedures that support regulatory compliance and APA requirements.
• Coach, mentor and develop team members to ensure they have support and resources to succeed.
• Partner with operations, engineering and technical teams to solve problems and deliver shared outcomes.
• Manage relationships with contractors, clients and stakeholders while supporting budget planning and expenditure management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Team mentoring

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Civil)

Job description

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.

We now have an exciting opportunity for a Team Lead Asset Engineering to join our Gas Operations West team in Darwin on a full-time, permanent basis. Relocation assistance may be provided for the successful candidate.

Reporting to the Head of Asset Operations & Engineering NT, you will provide engineering leadership across APA's Northern Territory gas transmission assets. Leading a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will drive operations engineering, asset reliability, integrity management, stay-in-business capital delivery and the integration of major new assets into operations, ensuring the safe, reliable and efficient performance of critical energy infrastructure.

This is a rare opportunity to lead engineering outcomes across critical gas transmission assets, shaping asset strategy, safety, reliability and capital delivery while working at the forefront of northern Australia's energy infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, support and develop the Northern Territory engineering team, creating a collaborative environment where people can do their best work.
• Guide the delivery of engineering activities and projects, with a strong focus on safety, quality and reliable outcomes.
• Develop and maintain engineering systems and procedures that support compliance with regulatory requirements, technical standards and APA requirements.
• Build capability across the team through coaching, mentoring and development, ensuring team members have the support and resources they need to succeed.
• Partner with operations, engineering and technical teams to solve problems and deliver shared business and operational outcomes.
• Build strong relationships with contractors, clients and key stakeholders, while supporting effective budget planning and expenditure management.

Your background

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Engineering, with experience in gas transmission pipelines, energy infrastructure, process facilities, utilities or other asset-intensive industries.
• Experience leading, mentoring or developing others, with a collaborative and supportive approach to leadership.
• Knowledge of engineering systems, technical standards, procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical, operational and commercial teams.
• Sound organisational and commercial skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and contribute to budget and expenditure management.

Working at APA

At APA, we’re committed to fostering a safe and inclusive workplace where you can achieve your best.

We offer targeted career development programs designed to accelerate your career, competitive remuneration, employee benefits, flexible working arrangements, and wellbeing initiatives are all part of what we’ll offer you. Our inclusive parental leave policy offers 18 weeks of leave, including superannuation, to support parents at work and in life.

We employ around 2,000 people across Australia and are committed to building a high-performing, customer-focused organisation where everyone feels safe, valued, and trusted to perform at their best.

We are APA

At APA, we’re taking on one of Australia’s greatest challenges: the energy transition. We’re not doing it alone. We’re doing it as Australia’s energy infrastructure partner, a role our unique experience and expertise positions us to play.

We proudly own, operate and manage a diverse $20 billion portfolio of 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 focused 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.

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.

Role closes on Saturday, 17 October 2026. Role Reference Number: JR5061

APA Group will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.

We will contact successful candidates after the closing date.