Automation Assurance Manager

• Provide delivery oversight, governance, and assurance across complex programs and projects
• Support and oversee testing, commissioning, readiness, and safe introduction activities in live operational environments
• Work closely with system integrators, vendors, and internal teams to ensure outcomes align to safety, quality, cost, and schedule expectations
• Partner with operations, engineering, and project teams to ensure solutions are practical, operable, and fit for purpose
• Translate technical and delivery detail into clear risks, impacts and recommendations for senior stakeholders
• Contribute to a strong culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement across Network Operations

• Experience providing delivery oversight, assurance, governance, or operational leadership on complex initiatives
• Exposure to high‑risk, safety‑critical or live operational environments
• Confidence collaborating with technical specialists, vendors, contractors, and delivery teams
• The ability to understand complex systems and translate that complexity into practical operational outcomes
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to engage and influence at senior levels
• A pragmatic, outcomes‑focused approach, and a willingness to learn and grow into new technology domains

Experience with automation, material handling systems or advanced operational technology

• Be part of one of Australia’s most diverse and inclusive workforces
• Work on nationally significant transformation that makes a real difference to communities and businesses
• Learn and grow in automation and network transformation, supported by experienced specialists
• Be supported by clear values of Trust, Inclusivity, Empowerment and Safety
• Access ongoing learning through the AP Way and broader development opportunities