APA is a leading energy infrastructure business with a portfolio of more than $26 billion of gas, electricity and renewable assets, in metro, regional and rural locations. As Australia’s energy infrastructure partner, we transport nearly half of the nation’s gas and connect Victoria with South Australia, Tasmania with Victoria and New South Wales with Queensland through our investments in electricity infrastructure assets.
We also own and operate power generation assets, including power stations, gas storage facilities, wind and solar farms across the country and are exploring the fuels of the future like hydrogen and battery storage.
We work behind the scenes to keep the lights on, homes warm, and industries humming. As Australia’s energy infrastructure partner, we’re part of the fabric of Australia, ensuring everyone has the energy they need, when they need it.
We’re a team of experts who are passionate about what we do. We’re innovative, customer-focused, and always looking for ways to improve. We’re also proud to be part of the communities we serve, supporting local initiatives and working with First Nations groups
From maintaining and managing assets, to construction, project management and negotiating commercial deals; to apprentices, engineers, marketing and finance, administration and training — APA has an eclectic array of roles — the opportunities are varied and real.
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1,800Employees
2000Founded
Life at APA
Career progression
We know that you want to get ahead in your career. We provide training and development opportunities and courses, as well as room to move between departments. We also welcome proactivity in seeking out opportunities for learning and development. We are leaders in our industry and provide a diverse range of learning experiences for those wanting to develop their skills.
Community engagement
At APA, you’ll have the opportunity to get involved with causes that make a difference. APA’s corporate partners include Stars & Clontarf Foundation, Fred Hollows Foundation, Rural Aid and Uniting, who often run local initiatives to get involved in, as well as site-driven initiatives such as clean up Australia day, and fundraising morning teas.
Renewables
Interested in alternative, sustainable energy sources? So are we. APA is looking to the future: we own and operate wind and solar farms, and our renewables portfolio makes up more than half our power generation capacity.
Growing company
Since 2000, we’ve grown to around 1900 employees, and the value of our assets we own and/or operate has grown to around $26 billion. We’ll be around for a while.
Environment
Conserving the environment is high on APA’s list of priorities. Our environment and sustainability officers ensure that we consider the environment in all projects, comply with emission reporting obligations and conserve and rehabilitate any land that we disturb.
Safety first
Your safety is our absolute priority. We enforce this in everything we do and provide compliance and technical training so that you are equipped to keep you and your workmates safe.
Climate Change and Net Zero
APA is committed to Australia’s energy transition and our pathway to achieve net zero operational emissions by 2050. We report progress annually against our climate-related targets, goals and supporting actions within our Climate Report suite.
National company
We work in cities, suburbs, country towns and some of the most remote locations in Australia. We have workplaces in all mainland states and territories. You could have the opportunity to work at a location close to home or even take a leap interstate. If you stick with us, you’ll go places.
Australian Company
APA is an Australian-owned ASX Top 50 company.
Employee Benefits
We get it – a fulfilling career is about more than just a pay cheque. It’s about feeling valued, supported, and empowered to thrive both professionally and personally. At APA, we’re committed to creating a workplace where you can do just that.
On top of competitive remuneration and incentives, offers of securities under the APA Employee Security Plan, and discounts on insurances and superannuation fees, we also offer:
Career development – talent programs, leadership development, technical training and formal education financial and study assistance – we offer a range of opportunities for you to get ahead.
Work-life balance – flexible working hours, hybrid working, parental leave and a range of other flex and leave options may be on offer to achieve a balance with work and personal life.
Promoting wellbeing – health and happiness are important, so APA offers counselling services, online health and fitness programs and a Fitness passport to help maintain your wellbeing.
Sustainability – we are committed to making a positive impact on the environment and areas we work in, so we invest in our communities and proactively minimise environmental harm.
Inclusion & Diversity
Everyone belongs – We’re building a team as diverse as the energy we deliver. We know that different perspectives spark innovation, fuel collaboration, and help us tackle the challenges of securing Australia’s energy transition head-on. We’re committed to creating a workplace where our people feel valued and supported to work in a way that is safe, connected and flexible.
We’re not just talking about inclusion and diversity – we’re taking action.
Improved representation – We’ve increased representation of women across our workforce and leadership roles. We’re also seeing greater diversity in our early career programs, with strong participation of women in our Graduate, Intern, and Apprenticeship Programs.
Whether you’re an apprentice, engineer or management accountant — or something completely different — there are lots of opportunities for women to join APA to grow their careers through various professional development programs, technical skills training and leadership programs.
Cultural awareness: We provide training and resources to build understanding and respect for different cultures and backgrounds.
Employee networks: Connect with colleagues who share your interests or background through our employee network groups.
Zero tolerance for discrimination: We have a strict policy against discrimination and harassment, ensuring a safe and respectful workplace for all.
Roles at APA
At APA, we’re taking on one of Australia’s greatest challenges: the energy transition, helping move towards more renewable energy solutions. You can choose pathways now, that will help you on your way to working at APA and being a part of this transition.
APA Group is a leading Australian energy infrastructure business. We proudly own, operate and manage a diverse $26 billion portfolio of gas, electricity, solar and wind assets that deliver essential services to communities and customers across Australia. We own more than 15,000 kilometres of gas pipeline that deliver energy to households and businesses across every corner of Australia.
What jobs can I do here?
Electrical & Instrumentation technician
Mechanical technician (fitter)
Fabrication technician (welder)
Commissioning Engineer
Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer
Integrity Engineer
Junior Civil Engineer
Major Maintenance Engineer
Mechanical Engineer
Operational Technology Engineer
Power Systems Engineer
Process Engineer
Project Delivery Engineer
Business Analyst
Business Development Analyst
Commercial Operations Analyst
Data Scientist
Energy Analyst (Power)
Future Energy Analyst
Government & Industry Relations Specialist
Policy Analyst
Power Commercial Advisor
System Controller (Grid Operations)
Should I go to University or Tafe?
If you like a hands on while you learn type job, then a trade career might be for you. This means finding an employer to take you on as an apprentice, and then you would enrol and attend trade school whilst working and earning money.
If you like the idea of university, you would choose a degree that might lead to one of the jobs that sounds interesting. There’s a lot more class and study time involved with uni, and usually you need to wait till your finished to find a full time paid job in your career choice.
University = Graduate Program
Our graduates undertake a two-year program, which offers a mix of on-the-job learning, formal professional development, and mentoring to accelerate your growth. We consider many degree disciplines including Engineering, Business, Economics, Law and Science. You can apply for a graduate position at the end of your final year of uni.
Tafe = Apprenticeships or Traineeships
The bonus of taking an apprenticeship or traineeship pathway, means that you will be completing a nationally recognised qualification, whilst getting valuable work experience, AND getting paid! APA can offer apprenticeships in Welding, Mechanical Fitting, Gasfitting, Civil Construction, and a dual trade in Electrical and Instrumentation, and traineeships in business admin.
What other skills should I start working on to be job ready?
We’re looking for bright, driven graduates, apprentices and trainees, ready to make their mark and help secure Australia’s energy future.
The ideal APA employee is:
Motivated and eager to learn
Reliable and committed
A team player with good communication skills
Safety-conscious
Aligned with our culture and behaviours
Work experience and pre-apprenticeships highly regarded
Keen for some work experience to see what pathway might be for you? Get in touch with us to see if there is an APA site in your area training@apa.com.au.
Our Programs
Apprenticeship Program
The APA Apprenticeship Program is designed to support our strategy of maintaining a highly-skilled workforce.
APA has workplaces in all mainland state and territory capitals, alongside multiple regional, rural and remote centres. Available locations and roles will vary from year to year. We are focused on keeping talent local and aim to create opportunities for new career paths within regional communities.
APA will offer apprenticeships to begin your career in the following areas:
Engineering mechanical trade
Electrical and instrumentation
Fabrication (welding)
Gas fitting
Career paths and skills development
If you’re successful in gaining an apprenticeship position at APA, it means we want you on the team, even after your apprenticeship is over.
You will have regular performance reviews to help you progress during your apprenticeship, and once it has been successfully completed, there will be further development opportunities. You may choose to stay in the trade or continue upskilling by moving to other areas in the business, such as engineering, operations or management roles.
What are we looking for?
Positions are open to school leavers (aged 16 and above) and mature-age applicants, and we strongly encourage women and Indigenous Australians to apply. Roles are suitable for newcomers, as well as second and third-year apprentices.
At APA, we value the following qualities in a new apprentice:
Can-do attitude
Strong work ethic
Ability to follow directions
Willingness to work hard
Teamwork
Self-motivation and initiative
Attention to detail
Strong communication skills
We want you to succeed and enjoy your career choice, so we strongly recommend that you have completed any relevant pre-apprenticeship or pre-vocational courses and have attended work experience visits in the relevant field. These immersions will give you an idea of what’s involved in the trade and will ensure you have a genuine interest in the role you’re applying for.
Graduate Program
The APA Graduate Development Program is a two-year learning journey designed to develop our future leaders and technical specialists. As a graduate, you will gain valuable industry experience and learn about our business. You will complete three structured rotations in line with your discipline and interests. Working collaboratively across teams is important at APA, and you will have the opportunity to work on a range of challenging projects across our business. Alongside gaining valuable on-the-job experience is the chance to build networks that will last a lifetime.
Your graduate development program will be the start of your career at APA, and we know growth and progression are important to you. During your two years, there will be opportunities to receive feedback on your performance and set goals for your future career.
To help you on your learning journey, you will participate in a customised development program focusing on skills such as resilience, managing change, personal brand, communication, teamwork and networking.
We look for students with a range of degrees, including (but not limited) to:
Engineering: Mechanical, Chemical/Process and Electrical.
Transformation and Technology: Analytics, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Data Science, Computer Science.
Health Science/Science: Safety, Health, Environmental Management, Sustainability.
Intern program
Our Intern program is a structured program that runs for 12 weeks, from November to February each year. Working with a team aligned to your area of study, you will receive structured onboarding and induction, on-the-job training, and networking opportunities. We will provide meaningful work and appropriate supervision while you are observing and learning. Being a part of our Intern program could be a fantastic pathway toward the Graduate Development Program.
To be considered for the Intern program, you will be in your penultimate year of study. At the completion of your Intern program, this could lead to an ongoing opportunity to continue within your team, depending on business projects and workload.
Opportunities within these programs vary year to year and will be advertised on our careers page.
Work Experience
APA recognises that choosing a career path is not an easy decision. And it can be even harder without understanding exactly what the day-to-day aspects of different job roles look like.
Participating in work experience can help you decide what type of jobs interest you and those that don’t, as well as provide exposure to career options you may not have considered. It’s a good idea to seek out work experience opportunities before you commit to a university degree or apprenticeship, and it will also be beneficial to include on resumes when applying for career-start positions.
APA can offer work experience in a wide variety of roles, and positions can range from one day to one week onsite.
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APA encourages and supports learning and development.
We are leaders in our industry and provide a diverse range of learning experiences for those wanting to develop their skills. From maintaining and managing assets, to construction, project management and negotiating commercial deals; to apprentices, engineers, marketing and finance, administration and training — APA has an eclectic array of roles — the opportunities are varied and real.
Growth
Whether you’re an apprentice, engineer or management accountant — or something completely different — there are lots of opportunities for women to join APA to grow their careers through various professional development programs, technical skills training and leadership programs.
It’s not uncommon to find our talented women sharing their work and insights at industry forums, and we’ve supported individuals financially and through flexible work arrangements so they can pursue further studies and scholarship programs abroad.
Innovation
Energy market dynamics shift quickly, so agility and adaptability are essential to respond to change, particularly for our customers. Our focus is on being ahead of the curve and providing our customers with innovative services and solutions through the smarts of our people.
Flexibility
We know it can be tough to juggle work with study, family, community, sporting and other commitments, so we have a range of programs and arrangements in place to support our people in working flexibly. Our accreditation as a Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace supports breastfeeding mothers who return to work from maternity leave.
Inclusiveness
APA embraces diverse backgrounds and the experiences of all people. We see differences as strengths to be shared through collaboration, and we encourage new ideas and fresh perspectives to be put forward to improve our decision-making and drive our success.
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