Organization: APA Group
Location: Brisbane, Ann Street, Queensland, Australia
Employment Type: Full-time, 2-Year Max Term Contract
Application Deadline: January 4, 2026
Start Date: Immediate
Role Reference: JR3677
About APA Group
APA Group is a leading Australian energy infrastructure company, managing a diverse $26 billion portfolio of gas, electricity, solar, and wind assets. With more than 15,000 kilometres of gas pipelines, APA delivers essential energy services across Australia. As a trusted partner in the energy transition, APA focuses on electricity and gas transmission, remote grid energy solutions, and emerging energy technologies, including hydrogen and carbon capture. The organization prioritizes safety, inclusivity, and employee development, offering flexible working arrangements, wellbeing programs, and comprehensive parental leave.
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Position Overview
APA is seeking a highly motivated IOC System Controller to join its Integrated Operations Centre team in Brisbane. Reporting to the Team Lead – Control Room, the successful candidate will collaborate with a dynamic control room team to ensure safe and efficient operations across APA’s energy infrastructure. This role offers opportunities to contribute to projects, maintenance, and commercial activities while gaining experience in a state-of-the-art operations environment.
Key Duties & Impact
- Operate SCADA systems to manage safe asset operations and maintain plant integrity.
- Optimise gas grid assets, including the compression fleet, to enhance reliability and commercial outcomes.
- Maintain pipeline inventory within technical and commercial operating limits.
- Monitor and maintain emerging electrical assets, including renewable energy installations.
- Coordinate activities and responses with external parties, other control rooms, and energy market operators.
Candidate Required
Required Skills and Experience:
- Energetic and proactive with a strong willingness to learn.
- Keen interest in the energy market.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in small teams and foster a positive team culture.
- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite and the ability to quickly learn custom software systems.
- Capability to work a rotating 12-hour shift roster.
Highly Regarded:
- Experience in the gas or hydrocarbons processing industry.
- Practical knowledge of field process operations and control room environments.
- Strong technical background in process plant control and operations.
Working at APA
APA fosters a safe and inclusive workplace, offering targeted career development, competitive remuneration, flexible work options, and well-being programs. Employees benefit from an 18-week inclusive parental leave policy, including superannuation. APA values diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring every employee feels safe, valued, and empowered to perform at their best.
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Application Instructions
Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia. This role involves working with critical APA data, systems, and infrastructure; candidates will undergo background vetting, including Police checks. APA Group does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.
Interested candidates should apply before January 4, 2026. Successful applicants will be contacted after the closing date.
Contact
For additional queries, candidates can connect with APA’s Talent Acquisition Team via the ‘Introduce Yourself’ feature on the APA careers page.
