Position Title: Quality Lead
Organization: APA Group
Location: Perth or Melbourne
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Application Deadline: October 12, 2025
Schedule: Full-time
Compensation: Competitive remuneration with benefits
About APA Group
APA Group stands at the forefront of Australia’s energy infrastructure sector. With a portfolio valued at over $26 billion, encompassing gas, electricity, solar, and wind assets, APA ensures energy delivery across communities nationwide. Managing more than 15,000 kilometres of gas pipelines, the organization plays a pivotal role in powering homes, businesses, and industry.
Dedicated to Australia’s energy transition, APA is exploring hydrogen, carbon capture, and bundled remote grid energy solutions. Guided by a customer-centric approach, APA is committed to providing reliable, cost-effective, and innovative solutions that align with the decarbonisation goals of customers and communities alike.
Role Summary
The Quality Lead position offers a dynamic opportunity within APA’s Infrastructure Delivery division. Reporting directly to the Head of Quality & Commissioning, the role is responsible for overseeing quality assurance frameworks across project delivery, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and other industry standards.
The Quality Lead will guide a team while coordinating the planning, execution, and monitoring of quality management plans across major infrastructure projects, supporting both operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Key Areas of Contribution
- Quality Assurance & Compliance
- Implement and maintain quality systems across projects to align with ISO 9001 standards and relevant industry regulations.
- Coordinate inspections with external providers and review supplier/contractor documentation to ensure compliance.
- Project Support & Leadership
- Work alongside project teams, procurement, and package engineers to uphold quality standards.
- Lead and mentor quality teams, embedding improvement initiatives and supporting staff development.
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Act as a liaison between customers, suppliers, and contractors, ensuring quality requirements are met.
- Attend and contribute to project and contractor meetings, reinforcing APA’s commitment to quality.
- Process Improvement & Tools
- Identify, implement, and manage tools and methodologies to monitor and enhance project performance.
- Promote training initiatives that strengthen quality assurance practices and continuous improvement.
Candidate Profile
Essential Background
- Demonstrated experience in quality management within large-scale infrastructure projects, ideally within the gas or renewable energy sectors.
- Strong capability in building, refining, and implementing quality management systems and frameworks.
- Proven record of achieving results through operational efficiency and commercial acumen.
- Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, aligned with APA’s core behaviours.
Preferred Qualifications
- Lead Auditor certification (or auditing experience) is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of welding and fabrication practices is advantageous.
- Familiarity with regulatory codes and industry standards within energy and infrastructure projects.
Life at APA
APA fosters a workplace culture built on inclusion, safety, and professional growth. Employees benefit from:
- Targeted career development and training programs.
- Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.
- Competitive remuneration with additional employee benefits.
- Inclusive parental leave policy, offering 18 weeks of leave with superannuation.
- Wellbeing and support initiatives that encourage employees to perform at their best.
With more than 2,700 employees nationwide, APA values diversity and ensures its workforce accurately reflects the communities it serves.
Application Details
- Deadline to Apply: October 12, 2025
- Reference Number: JR3305
- Eligibility: Applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.
- Recruitment Note: APA does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.
Background checks, including Police verification, may be required before and during employment due to the critical nature of this role.
Contact & Next Steps
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply directly via APA’s careers portal before the closing date. Successful applicants will be contacted following the deadline.
