Project Manager

Job Description

At Transgrid, we play a crucial role in delivering safe, reliable, and sustainable energy to millions of Australians. Operating over 13,000 km of high-voltage transmission lines and 128 substations across NSW and the ACT, we connect electricity generators to the distribution network—powering homes, businesses, and communities.

As the energy sector evolves, we’re growing our workforce to drive innovation and transformation.

The Opportunity

We are seeking Project Manager for the Central West Orana NSW Project, based in Sydney or Newcastle. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and supporting project delivery, collaborating with senior leaders and stakeholders to drive progress, ensure effective communication, maintain compliance, and achieve successful outcomes. The position also involves regular site visits and adherence to governance frameworks.

What You’ll Do

• Support project governance and quality, monitor health, safety, and environment standards, and improve quality practices across all workstreams
• Manage and deliver project reporting, planning, and regulatory requirements, providing timely advice and information to support achievement of project objectives and meet KPIs
• Coordinate and manage stakeholder and third-party interactions, developing strong collaborative relationships
• Support contract management by assisting with negotiations, monitoring contractor performance, and managing contract risks and liabilities

About You

• Tertiary qualifications at degree level in engineering or relevant discipline with experience in the design, construction, and management of large, complex infrastructure projects
• Experience in managing large capital High Voltage Substations Projects
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, Australian Standards and Government policy guidelines that govern safety, engineering design, environmental assessment for major engineering projects
• High standard of communication and report writing skills, personal integrity, and professionalism
• A current Driver’s Licence

Our Values

Transgrid’s core values encompass safety, achievement, integrity, and service. Prioritising safety above all, the company emphasises making a meaningful impact through achievement, upholding honesty through integrity, and delivering exceptional outcomes for customers and communities through dedicated service. These values are ingrained in the actions and behaviours of Transgrid’s people, who embody them every day.

Our Leadership principles

At Transgrid, our Leadership Principles—Courage, Care, Clarity, and Connection—form the foundation of how we lead. Courage means embracing challenges and doing what’s right. Care focuses on leading with heart, valuing people as the core of our organisation. Clarity ensures teams understand success and their impact, while Connection links individuals to our purpose and strategy while fostering strong relationships among team members, customers, and partners

Benefits & Perks

At Transgrid, we empower our people with a well-rounded benefits package designed to support their personal, professional, and social well-being, helping them deliver their best work every day. Employees have access to a range of corporate discounts across retail, utilities, travel, health & wellbeing as well as novated leasing options, workplace flexibility, 20 weeks paid parental leave and more.

Regardless of where you are in your professional journey, Transgrid powers your career by providing access to regular and on-going training, workplace mentoring and tertiary education. Here you are encouraged to build a career that is right for you.