Head Of Access And Approvals West

APA Group

Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Fully remote
Land access and approvals experience
Infrastructure or resources sector
Regulatory approvals knowledge
Lead strategic direction for planning, approvals, land access, tenure and First Nations agreements across growth and Stay-in-Business projects nationally

Job Summary

  • Lead strategic direction for planning, approvals, land access, tenure and First Nations agreements across growth and Stay-in-Business projects nationally.
  • Support the delivery of energy infrastructure projects across Australia by providing expert services across gas transmission and storage, gas powered generation, and power development.
  • APA is committed to fostering a safe and inclusive workplace with access to targeted career development programs, competitive remuneration, employee benefits, flexible working arrangements, and wellbeing programs.

Matching Summary

Lead strategic direction for planning, approvals, land access, tenure and First Nations agreements across growth and Stay-in-Business projects nationally.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Land access and approvals experience
  • Infrastructure or resources sector
  • Regulatory approvals knowledge
  • Native title and First Nations engagement
  • Complex cross-portfolio risk management

Nice-to-have

  • Strategic direction and oversight
  • Building strong relationships
  • Fostering positive community outcomes
  • Courageous, nimble, and impactful

Key Requirements

  • Senior leader with land access, approvals and tenure experience
  • Strong regulatory approvals, native title and First Nations engagement knowledge
  • Planning and approvals management systems experience
  • Complex cross-portfolio risk management capability
  • Stakeholder management across project delivery, legal, community and external affairs
  • Proven people leadership

Work Rights

Eligible to work in Australia

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