Head of Portfolio Strategy & Analytics

About the role

APA, Australia's energy infrastructure partner, is recruiting a Head of Portfolio Strategy & Analytics to report to the General Manager, Portfolio Strategy & Analytics. The role influences key strategic and investment decisions across Energy Solutions, combining strategy, analytics and leadership to shape divisional priorities and guide portfolio decisions. It is a 6-9 month maximum-term opportunity covering a period of parental leave, open to candidates based in Brisbane, Perth or Sydney.

Key responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning for Energy Solutions, including the annual Enterprise Strategy Planning process, and align priorities to the long-term vision.
• Steward portfolio forums, including prioritisation and monitoring of portfolio performance.
• Contribute to key market models such as the NEM and WEM to support strategic prioritisation.
• Provide analytical support for energy infrastructure business cases, including technoeconomic modelling and decision support.
• Build partnerships across corporate functions to align planning and drive informed decisions.
• Champion opportunities in the offsets portfolio, from evaluating procurement options to developing offsets business cases.
• Lead and develop a team.

Required profile

• A relevant tertiary qualification supported by practical experience in a similar role.
• Experience in strategy, planning or commercial analysis, connecting long-term goals to practical plans.
• Analytical mindset, using data, modelling, benchmarking and commercial insights to build business cases.
• Prior exposure to the National Electricity Market (Eastern Australia) and/or the Wholesale Electricity Market (Western Australia).
• Track record of partnering with stakeholders across complex organisations.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational delivery.
• Eligibility to work in Australia; background vetting (including police checks) applies.

What we offer

• Targeted career development programs.
• Competitive remuneration and employee benefits.
• Flexible working arrangements and wellbeing initiatives.
• Inclusive parental leave policy of 18 weeks, including superannuation.