Planning and Approvals Manager

Health, Safety & Environment (Mining, Resources & Energy)

Full time

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At APA, our purpose is simple: to strengthen communities through responsible energy.

We now have an exciting opportunity available for a Planning and Approvals Manager to join our Power Development team based in Perth.

Reporting to the Head of Power Development - SWIS, the primary purpose of this role is to apply for and secure the planning permits and approvals primarily for large scale wind farms as well as our battery and thermal projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the implementation of land acquisition and access processes across APA energy development projects, inclusive of: compensation principles and option payment model(s), negotiation strategies, safety and security requirements, land acquisition and access metrics to evaluate that effectiveness of lands practices
• Provide input into suitably structured agreements to secure appropriate tenure and/or options for project development and coordination with legal provider(s)
• Facilitate professional land access negotiations with landholders and be involved in complex or strategically important negotiations (government entities, large landholders, etc)
• Contribute to discussions with State and Federal departments as required for the preparation, assessment and grant of approvals, permits and licenses
• Contribute to the preparation and detailed review of EPC contract documentation as required
• Supervise contractors and consultants working on behalf of APA at project sites from time to time
• Maintain clear communication with key stakeholders
• Coordinate field work for initial due diligence tasks associated with the development of projects

About You

• A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline (for example Planning, Environmental Science, Engineering, Construction, Sustainability)
• Demonstrated knowledge of the regulatory environment relevant to tenure arrangements for renewable projects
• Significant demonstrated skills in the negotiation of licence, purchase and easement option agreements for infrastructure projects
• Able to work both independently and part of a cross functional team
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills, with capacity to influence and negotiate
• Ability to manage a range of competing priorities and projects to meet deadlines · High level conceptual, analytical and interpretive skills
• A minimum of 10 years' experience in a similar role in renewable, civil construction, power or energy projects
• The ability and willingness to travel to the project sites
• Strong commercial / contracts acumen
• Effective written and oral communication skills and ability to understand and write regulatory applications

Working at APA

At APA we're committed to fostering a safe and inclusive workplace where you can achieve your best. We'll provide you with access to targeted career development programs, competitive remuneration, employee benefits, flexible working arrangements, and wellbeing programs. We also have an inclusive parental leave policy providing 18 weeks leave including superannuation to support parents at work and in life.

We employee more than 2900 people across Australia and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, where everyone feels safe, valued, and trusted to do their best every day.

We are APA

APA Group is a leading Australian energy infrastructure business.

We proudly own, operate and manage a diverse $27 billion portfolio of gas, electricity, solar and wind assets which deliver essential services to communities and customers across Australia.
And we own over 15,000 kilometres of gas pipelines which deliver energy to families and industry 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 centric approach means we understand our customers and their businesses offering reliable, innovative, and cost-effective energy solutions that support their decarbonisation ambitions.

We are committed to delivering infrastructure solutions for Australia's energy transition and supporting the decarbonisation ambitions of our customers.
We prioritise sustainable outcomes so that APA, our people, customers, and communities can thrive - now and in the future.

Join our team and be part of Australia's energy transition

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.

PD is available on request by emailing recruitment@apa.com.au quoting reference number above.

We will contact successful candidates after the closing date.

APA is a leading Australian energy infrastructure business.

We own and/or manage and operate a diverse, $21 billion portfolio of gas, electricity, solar and wind assets. Consistent with our purpose to strengthen communities through responsible energy, we deliver approximately half of the nation’s gas usage and connect Victoria with South Australia and New South Wales with Queensland through our investments in electricity transmission assets. We are also one of the largest owners and operators of renewable power generation assets in Australia, with wind and solar projects across the country. Our operations span every mainland state and territory in the country and we employ more than 1900 people.

Our vision is to be world class in energy solutions.

To make that vision a reality, we are building a culture that enables us to be our best for each other, for our customers and for the communities in which we work.

Our behaviours - Courageous, Accountable, Nimble, Collaborative, and Impactful - define the ways we work and provide the culture we need to succeed.

At APA, we are Always Powering Ahead.

APA is a leading Australian energy infrastructure business.

We own and/or manage and operate a diverse, $21 billion portfolio of gas, electricity, solar and wind assets. Consistent with our purpose to strengthen communities through responsible energy, we deliver approximately half of the nation’s gas usage and connect Victoria with South Australia and New South Wales with Queensland through our investments in electricity transmission assets. We are also one of the largest owners and operators of renewable power generation assets in Australia, with wind and solar projects across the country. Our operations span every mainland state and territory in the country and we employ more than 1900 people.

Our vision is to be world class in energy solutions.

To make that vision a reality, we are building a culture that enables us to be our best for each other, for our customers and for the communities in which we work.

Our behaviours - Courageous, Accountable, Nimble, Collaborative, and Impactful - define the ways we work and provide the culture we need to succeed.

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