Emissions Engineer

The Opportunity

At APA, our purpose is to secure Australia’s energy future. 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.

We now have an exciting opportunity available for an Emissions Engineer to join us in our Engineering & Technical Solutions team in Brisbane, Melbourne or Perth on a Permanent Full Time basis.

Reporting to the Head of Emissions & LT Optimisation, you will play a key role in driving operational emissions performance, supporting delivery of strategic decarbonisation initiatives, and embedding sustainable practices across our asset base.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead fuel gas optimisation initiatives to improve compressor efficiency, reduce costs, and meet performance targets.
• Manage and analyse emissions, energy, and operational data in line with the Enhanced Methane Measurement (EMM) program.
• Apply process engineering expertise to identify and develop emissions reduction and abatement opportunities.
• Partner with stakeholders, vendors, and internal teams to explore practical and innovative sustainability solutions.
• Support emissions reduction programs by driving improved operational practices, reducing methane venting, and ensuring strong governance and reporting.

Your background

• Background in process engineering or a related discipline, ideally within energy, gas, or infrastructure environments.
• Strong analytical capability, with experience in data analysis, modelling, and performance optimisation.
• Demonstrated interest in sustainability and contributing to emissions reduction initiatives.
• Collaborative approach, with the ability to build strong relationships and influence across teams.
• Proactive and solutions-focused mindset, with a willingness to learn, adapt, and take on new challenges.

About The Team

The Emissions and Long-Term Optimisation (ELTO) team are responsible for the management and delivery of the Operations emissions reduction roadmap, underpinned by the board endorsed APA climate transition plan. The team consists of a small, multi-disciplinary group of highly experienced senior engineers who support the ideation, development and governance of emissions reduction projects as well as coordination and management of APA’s enhanced methane measurement and leak repair programs. Collaborating comprehensively with stakeholders in the Sustainability and corporate affairs team ELTO team are pivotal in delivering upon APA’s purpose of responsible energy.

The team also support the long-term optimisation of gas transmission assets, working closely with the IOC and business unit stakeholders to maximise revenue and minimise operating costs.

This is an exciting time for the team as we progress towards delivering upon our 2030 emissions reduction targets. We need people who are courageous, nimble and impactful to help shape our future to 2030 and beyond.

Working at APA

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

We 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.

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.​

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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 workforce is representative of the communities that we operate in.

Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia to be considered.

This vacancy works with critical APA data, systems or infrastructure and candidates are subject to background vetting (including Police checks) before & during employment.

Role closes on Sunday, 14 June 2026. Role Reference Number: JR4420

APA Group will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.

We will contact successful candidates after the closing date.