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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.\nWe now have an exciting opportunity available for a Lead Land Access & Approvals to join us in our Access, Approvals and Geospatial Solutions team in Perth, WA on a permanent full-time basis.\nReporting to the Manager, Project Land Access and Stakeholder Engagement, you will play a key role in the development of power projects by leading land access, tenure and stakeholder engagement activities. You will manage statutory approvals, negotiate with key stakeholders, and provide strategic advice to ensure projects meet regulatory requirements and are successfully delivered.\nKey Responsibilities\nLead land access, tenure, stakeholder engagement and statutory approvals activities for power and renewable energy projects through origination, scoping, pre-feasibility and feasibility phases.\nDevelop and implement land access, tenure and impact mitigation strategies that support project development objectives and provide competitive advantage in securing new opportunities.\nManage the preparation, submission and progression of statutory approvals, permits and licences, ensuring compliance with regulatory, First Nations and community requirements.\nLead negotiations and relationship management with landowners, pastoralists, mining tenement holders, government agencies and other stakeholders to secure land access, tenure rights and project approvals.\nProvide strategic advice on land tenure, stakeholder and approvals requirements, identifying risks, constraints and opportunities to support project feasibility, development schedules and investment decisions.\nCoordinate consultants, contractors and cross-functional teams to deliver project development milestones, approvals and tenure outcomes safely, on time and within budget.\nSupport business development activities by assessing land access, tenure and approvals pathways, including associated costs, schedules, risks and feasibility considerations for new projects.\nBuild and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, providing expert guidance and influencing outcomes that support successful project development and delivery.\nYour Background\nTertiary qualification in Law, Planning, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Engineering, Construction, Sustainability or a related discipline; or extensive related experience.\nExtensive experience as a land access and tenure practitioner in Western Australia, with demonstrated expertise in navigating the Land Administration Act 1997 (WA) and the Mining Act 1978 (WA) and their application to major infrastructure, energy, resources or renewable energy projects.\nStrong stakeholder engagement, communication and negotiation skills, with proven experience influencing and negotiating with pastoralists, private landowners, mining tenement holders, government agencies, Traditional Owners and other stakeholders to secure land access, tenure and project development outcomes.\nStrong team-first mindset with a proven ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, share knowledge, support colleagues and contribute to a positive, high-performing workplace culture.\nDemonstrated commitment to a safety-first culture, consistently incorporating safety, risk management and environmental considerations into planning, decision-making and stakeholder engagement activities.\nHighly developed conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to provide strategic advice and make sound decisions in complex environments.\nWillingness and ability to travel to remote project locations.\nWorking at APA\nAt APA, we’re committed to fostering a safe and inclusive workplace where you can achieve your best.\nWe offer targeted career development programs designed to accelerate your career, competitive remuneration, employee benefits, flexible 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.\nWe employ around 2,000 people across Australia and are committed to building a high-performing, customer-focused organisation where everyone feels safe, valued, and trusted to perform at their best.\nWe are APA\nAt 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.\nWe 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.\nAs 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.\nOur customer focused approach means we understand our customers and offer them reliable, innovative, and cost-effective energy solutions that support their decarbonisation ambitions.\nWe 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.\nJoin our team and be part of securing Australia’s energy future. We’d love to hear from you.\nAPA 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.\nApplicants must be eligible to work in Australia to be considered.\nThis vacancy works with critical APA data, systems or infrastructure and candidates are subject to background vetting (including Police checks) before & during employment.\nRole closes on Sunday, 15 November 2026. 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