Program Coordinator

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

This is a 12-month fixed term opportunity based in our Ultimo office in Sydney’s CBD, working at the heart of some of Australia’s most significant infrastructure projects.

As a Program Coordinator within our Delivery team, you’ll be central to keeping projects moving. Ensuring the smooth coordination of people, priorities, and processes. You’ll work closely with senior leaders, technical experts, and project teams, managing diaries, meetings, reporting, procurement, and stakeholder communications.

No two days are the same, and your work will directly contribute to delivering safe, reliable, and sustainable energy for millions of Australians.

A Day in the Life at Transgrid

As a Program Coordinator, your day will be a blend of planning, problem-solving, and keeping projects moving. You might start by reviewing the General Manager’s calendar, confirming meeting agendas, and preparing briefing materials. Mid-morning could involve attending a project meeting, capturing key actions, and following up with stakeholders to ensure deadlines are met.

Throughout the day, you’ll update project tracking sheets, coordinate the engagement of technical consultants, process purchase orders, and work closely with Finance for cost allocation. You’ll also manage queries from internal and external stakeholders, keep SharePoint content up to date, and ensure records are accurate and secure.

Key activities include

• Preparing agendas, reports, and minutes for governance and project meetings.
• Managing documentation, records, and information flow across the team.
• Coordinating procurement and consultant engagements.
• Liaising with stakeholders to keep projects on track and deadlines met.

About You

You’re a proactive, organised professional who thrives in an environment where priorities can shift quickly. You’re confident managing multiple deadlines, engaging with stakeholders at all levels, and delivering high-quality work under pressure.

You’ll bring:

• Proven experience in administration, project coordination, or executive support within large, complex organisations.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and familiarity with systems like SharePoint, TRIM, Ellipse, or iBuy.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to liaise effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• A collaborative mindset, a high level of initiative, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

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 etc, 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.

Our Values

At Transgrid, our values guide how we work and the decisions we make:

• Safety – We put safety first in everything we do.
• Achievement – We aim high and deliver results that matter.
• Integrity – We act honestly, transparently, and ethically.
• Service – We put our customers and communities at the centre of every decision.