The OpportunityAt 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 have an exciting opportunity available for an Infrastructure Delivery Portfolio Planning Manager to join us in Brisbane, Melbourne or Perth on a full-time basis.
This team leads the planning and scheduling capability that underpins the successful delivery of growth projects.Reporting to the Head of Delivery Controls, Governance & Assurance, you will play a key role in leading the strategic direction of APA's portfolio planning function, driving portfolio-wide planning standards and governance, and providing leadership across planning and schedule risk analysis to support successful delivery outcomes across APA's Infrastructure Delivery portfolio.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the strategic direction and continual improvement of the Infrastructure Delivery planning function, ensuring planning practices support successful portfolio outcomesEstablish, maintain and govern portfolio-wide planning frameworks, processes, and standards across the full project lifecycleDevelop an integrated portfolio view of schedules, providing visibility of project performance, risks, dependencies, and delivery prioritiesDrive the implementation and application of schedule controls, reporting, EVM principles, and planning assurance activities to improve delivery effectivenessLead planning capability development, providing leadership, mentoring, and technical guidance to planning resources across the portfolioCollaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including project delivery teams, contractors, consultants, and executive leadership, to support informed decision-making and effective delivery outcomesYour backgroundDemonstrate extensive experience leading portfolio, programme, or major project planning functions within complex infrastructure, construction, engineering, utilities,



or capital delivery environments (prior experience in the energy and power systems sectors would be an advantage).
Develop and implement planning frameworks, governance processes, and scheduling standards that drive consistency, transparency, and portfolio-wide performance outcomesProvide strategic leadership to planning teams, coaching and developing planning professionals while fostering a high-performance culturePartner effectively with senior leaders, project teams, contractors, and external stakeholders to align planning approaches and support successful project deliveryApply advanced planning and controls expertise, including schedule risk analysis, critical path assessment, delay analysis, and Earned Value Management (EVM) methodologiesTranslate complex project and portfolio data into meaningful insights, reporting, and recommendations that support executive decision-makingAbout the TeamThe Commercial Delivery team supports the successful delivery of APA's Infrastructure Delivery portfolio by providing functional leadership and specialist capability across estimating, bid management, project controls, governance & assurance, and commercial management throughout the full project delivery lifecycle.Working at APAAt 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, adaptable 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 protected, valued, and trusted to perform at their best.We are APAAt 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.Join our team and be part of securing Australia's energy future.We'd love to hear from you.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 Friday, 14 August ****.
Role Reference Number: JR****APA Group will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.We will contact successful candidates after the closing date.
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📌 Infrastructure Delivery Portfolio Planning Manager (Brisbane)
🏢 APA Group
📍 Brisbane