Infrastructure Delivery Governance & Assurance Manager …, Brisbane

Role Overview The Infrastructure Delivery Governance & Assurance Manager will join our Infrastructure Delivery – Commercial Delivery team in Brisbane on a full‑time basis. The role reports to the Head of Delivery Controls, Governance & Assurance and is responsible for shaping and embedding governance and assurance practices across the Infrastructure Delivery portfolio. The Manager will drive the development and implementation of fit‑for‑purpose frameworks, enable disciplined decision‑making through stage‑gate and reporting processes, and provide trusted insights on risk, performance and controls to support confident delivery outcomes across APA’s projects. Key Responsibilities
- Extensive experience in governance, assurance and project controls within complex infrastructure, capital delivery, or regulated environments
- Proven ability to design, implement, and embed governance frameworks that support large‑scale project portfolios and drive disciplined delivery outcomes
- Solid stakeholder engagement capability, with demonstrated experience influencing senior leaders, executive forums, and cross‑functional teams
- Deep understanding of risk, assurance, and controls frameworks, with the ability to translate insights into clear decision‑making guidance
- Highly developed strategic thinking and commercial acumen, including familiarity with delivery models (e.g., NEC or similar contract frameworks)
- Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with experience presenting assurance outcomes, insights, and recommendations to governance boards Qualifications and Experience
- Experience leading the development, uplift and continuous improvement of governance and assurance frameworks within complex infrastructure projects and portfolios.
- Proactive and experienced leader who can work with multiple stakeholders in a matrix‑style infrastructure delivery operating model.
- Proven success implementing infrastructure delivery stage‑gate frameworks, portfolio performance management, and governance arrangements, including associated forums and decision‑making processes.
- Ability to partner closely with delivery and controls teams to embed governance standards, controls, thresholds and reporting disciplines.
- Provide expert advice on emerging risks, issues and performance trends, enabling timely, informed executive decision‑making. Benefits Competitive remuneration, employee benefits, flexible working arrangements and wellbeing initiatives. Inclusive parental leave policy offers 18 weeks of leave, including superannuation, to support parents at work and in life. Equal Prospect Statement APA is an equal opportunity employer. The safety, health and wellbeing of our people, community and environment is a priority. We embrace diversity in our people to ensure our workforce is representative of the communities that we operate in. Legal Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia. Candidates will be subject to background vetting (including Police checks) before & during employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rrvep