Team Lead Network Connections

Job Description

Transgrid is at the forefront of Australia’s transition to a clean energy future. Our transmission infrastructure is the backbone of the National Electricity Market, and we are pursuing a nation-changing portfolio of infrastructure projects that will accelerate the decarbonisation of our economy and enable the integration of renewable energy at scale.

At the heart of this transformation is our “Network Connections” team. The Network Connections team play a key role in connecting new renewable generation, energy storage systems, and large loads to the NSW and ACT transmission network. By partnering with developers, OEMs, and stakeholders across the energy sector, we ensure that new projects are integrated safely, efficiently, and in a way that supports grid stability and reliability.

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity for a network connections expert to join our Network business unit as Team Lead, Network Connections. Reporting to the Manager Network Connections, you will lead a team of technical specialists and engineers in assessing and enabling new connections to the NSW transmission system, including synchronous and asynchronous generators, energy storage projects, and large loads.

This role can be based in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane, with flexibility for remote work.

What You Will Be Responsible For

As a recognised industry specialist, you will provide technical leadership and guide a high-performing team in a dynamic and evolving environment. You’ll support your team in managing multiple large-scale projects simultaneously, while maintaining a high level of follow-through and communication with stakeholders.

You will also play a key role in shaping connection processes, policies, and guidelines, building trusted relationships across the energy sector.

Key accountabilities include:

• Leading technical assessments and negotiation of performance standards to achieve the optimal outcomes for both projects and the network.
• Leading investigation of wide-area system issues impacting generator connections and developing robust solutions in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Supporting, motivating, and developing capability and potential in team members and driving a high-performance work culture.
• Fostering a continuous improvement culture in the team to ensure team capabilities remain current, flexible, and aligned with evolving business and network needs.

About You

You are a strategic and technically proficient leader with a passion for solving problems. Known for your collaborative approach and ability to navigate complex environments, you build trust and credibility quickly with stakeholders. You thrive in dynamic settings, bring out the best in your team, and are motivated by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the future of the energy sector.

You bring:

• A degree in Electrical Engineering
• Professional Engineering qualifications preferred (e.g. CPEng, RPEQ)
• Extensive experience in leading generator connections and compliance assessments
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, policies and processes governing Connections including the National Electricity Rules (NER)
• Proficiency with PSS®E, PSCAD software and wide area network assessments
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Our Leadership Principles

At Transgrid Group, our Leadership Principles, Courage, Care, Clarity, and Connection, guide how we lead. We act with integrity, value people, communicate with purpose, and build strong relationships that align teams to our strategy and goals.

Recognition & Reward

We believe in providing our people personal, professional and social benefits so that they can deliver their best work each and every day. Employees have access to a range of corporate discounts across retail, utilities, travel, health & wellbeing etc, as well as novated leasing options, flexible workplace policies, 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.

Applications close on the 3rd of October 2025 however will be assessed on a rolling basis and may close earlier – So apply today and play a crucial role in driving the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future!