Manager HSEH Contractor Partnering & Integrations at Apa

Lead the governance and continuous improvement of APA's end-to-end contractor partnering framework, embedding consistent, best-practice approaches across the organisation

Partner with senior leaders across Infrastructure Delivery and Operations to strengthen contractor risk management, influence decision-making and uplift HSEH performance in APA's highest-risk area

Drive HSEH input into M&A due diligence, acquisitions and integrations, shifting capability from reactive support to proactive, value-adding engagement

Design and evolve frameworks, protocols and systems for contractor partnering and HSEH integration, including contributing to upcoming digital enablement initiatives

Deliver Line 2 assurance and oversight, providing insights into contractor performance, systemic risks and control effectiveness to support Board and regulatory reporting

Analyse trends, incidents and lessons learned to identify enterprise-wide improvement opportunities and embed continuous improvement across major contracts and transactions

Your Background

Proven experience in HSE assurance, governance or risk roles within complex, asset-intensive or operational environments

Demonstrated capability in establishing or enhancing contractor partnering frameworks and driving consistency across large organisations

Experience supporting or leading HSE due diligence and integration activities within M&A environments

Strong technical understanding of safety management systems, assurance practices and risk controls

Ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders without direct authority, building trust across diverse internal and external partners

A strategic mindset with a track record of translating data, insights and experience into practical, enterprise-level improvements

This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-impact, highly influential role with no direct reports but significant reach - ideal for an experienced HSE professional looking to shape how an organisation manages contractor risk and grow into a broader leadership career pathway.

Working at APA

At APA, we're committed to fostering a safe and inclusive workplace where you can achieve your best.

We 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.

We are APA

At 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.

We 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.

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 focused approach means we understand our customers and offer them reliable, innovative, and cost-effective energy solutions that support their decarbonisation ambitions.

We 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.

Join our team and be part of securing Australia's energy future. 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 wor

Manager HSEH Contractor Partnering & Integrations

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