Pipeline Controller

Who we are

Australian Gas Infrastructure Group (AGIG) owns, operates and invests in infrastructure which delivers gas to more than two million homes and businesses, and is one of the largest gas infrastructure businesses in Australia. AGIG manages over 36,000km of distribution networks, more than 4,300km of transmission pipelines and 60 petajoules of storage capacity. We employ over 500 team members and manage a contractor workforce of approximately 1600, who provide both specialist and operating and maintenance services on AGIG’s gas distribution networks.

Our business is actively participating in the energy transition by delivering the natural gas needed today and advancing solutions for the future.  Our Net Zero goal and emissions reduction targets outline our ongoing commitment to a sustainable energy future. We know that to deliver our net zero goal in a timely, affordable and reliable way for all customers, a diverse range of energy supply is needed. We will continue to work with customers and stakeholders to deliver and develop the energy infrastructure solutions essential to lowering emissions – including through natural gas, renewable gas and carbon capture and sequestration solutions.

About the opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and driven Pipeline Controller to join our National Control Centre team. This position is based in Perth CBD on operates on an even time roster of 6 shifts on / 6 shifts off, including both day and night shifts.

The Pipeline Controller is responsible for providing services designed to ensure the safe, reliable and efficient delivery of gas in line with AGIG’s objectives. These services include the control, operation and monitoring of the high-pressure natural gas pipeline systems, distribution systems, associated facilities, Hydrogen processing, SCADA systems, ancillary equipment and coordinate responses to inadvertent situations.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitoring the health of the pipeline system and the integrity of gas quality and supply
• Detect and troubleshoot operational problems or safety hazards, taking appropriate action in real-time
• Understanding the gas delivery schedule and monitoring the gas delivered at each outlet point
• Operate remote hydrogen plants for continuous network blending
• Operate remote Gas storage production facility
• Understanding the escalation and notification process for incidents and emergencies
• Maintaining timely, accurate and sufficiently detailed records of events throughout the shift
• Complete contractual scheduling tasks for the pipeline in accordance with the relevant timeframes and procedures

About you

• Mechanical or Electrical/Instrumentation trade qualification and/or Certificate III or IV in Process Plant Operations (desirable).
• Proven experience in a gas control room or similar operational field environment, with experience operating or maintaining gas transmission systems preferred
• High level of competence in statistics and correlation methods
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and excellent team collaboration
• Working knowledge of the mechanics of fluid flow in pipelines
• Experience using SCADA or other process monitoring and control systems, along with the ability to interpret technical drawings, manuals, reports, and procedures
• Knowledge of gas contracts and gas regulations (desirable)

Remuneration

• Starting annual training salary: $139,832 (including Superannuation) plus a 19% Role Specific Allowance (expected time at this level is approximately 3 to 6 months)
• The Role Specific Allowance will increase to 37% after training has been completed and shiftwork commences
• Annual salary increase of 3.5% and two bonuses each year for the next 2 years 

What we offer

• We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer by Diversity Council Australia, and our commitment to diversity and inclusion has earned us recognition in 2023-2024. Join us to be part of a team that values and celebrates differences, ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard and respected.
• AGIG is proudly recognised by WORK180 as a committed and supportive employer of choice for women, reflecting our dedication to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace.
• Dive into a culture that supports the community through the Community Partnerships Program: with 2 paid volunteer leave days across the year, join a team that has dedicated over 1,900 volunteer hours, and collectively raised more than $100,000 through donations, fundraising and our dollar matching program.
• Professional Development opportunities to support your career growth.
• Wellbeing and Inclusion program including Employee Assistance Program and annual flu vaccinations.
• Join in on social activities through our AGIG Social Club.
• Range of rewards and recognition activities across the company.
• Salary Continuance Insurance.

AGIG is committed to a workplace that promotes and recognises the diversity of its employees and the broader community that we serve by applying the principles of equity, fairness and transparency. A diverse and inclusive workplace is consistent with achieving AGIG’s values of Trust, Accountable, Care and One Team.

Interested in this opportunity but are unsure of meeting all the requirements? If this role excites you, we strongly encourage you to apply - your unique skills and experience could be exactly what we need!

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

As part of the recruitment process, candidates will be required to undertake background checks which include reference checks, police check and a pre-employment medical.

Applications Close: 4.00pm, Thursday 23 April 2026.