TransGrid

Commercial Director

Lead TransGrid's commercial strategy for major energy projects in Sydney. Drive negotiations, manage advisors, and deliver value with flexible work policies and extensive benefits.
TransGrid
TransGrid Sydney, Australia Flexible Full time UTC+10:00

TransGrid

Company Overview

Name

TransGrid

Headquarters

Sydney, NSW, Australia

Founded

1995

Size

Approximately 1,150 to 1,780 employees (source: zoominfo.com). Revenue of $887 million in FY 2023 (source: rocketreach.co).

What They Do

TransGrid's primary focus is on operating the high-voltage electricity transmission network across New South Wales (NSW) and the Australian Capital Territory (ACT). This extensive network spans over 13,085 kilometers of transmission lines and includes 128 substations operating at various voltages, including 500 kV, 330 kV, 220 kV, and 132 kV. The company connects a diverse range of stakeholders, including generators, distributors, and 20 direct-connect customers such as Endeavour Energy, Ausgrid, Evoenergy, and Essential Energy, while also facilitating the integration of renewable energy sources like wind and solar (source: wikipedia.org). Additionally, TransGrid operates a telecommunications network that exceeds 4,000 kilometers, primarily utilizing Optical Ground Wire on its transmission lines.

TransGrid offers a variety of products and services, including high-voltage transmission network management, connections for renewable generation, and telecommunications infrastructure. The company also provides non-regulated services through its Transgrid Services Group (TSG), which was established in 2018 to enhance infrastructure and telecom delivery (source: transgrid.com.au). Target markets include the National Electricity Market (NEM), serving NSW and ACT, with interconnections to Queensland and Victoria. The company emphasizes grid stability, particularly as the energy landscape transitions towards renewable sources.

As Australia's largest transmission network operator, TransGrid differentiates itself through its extensive infrastructure scale and innovative technologies. This includes the deployment of synchronous condensers for inertia and voltage control, which are essential for accommodating higher levels of renewable energy penetration. The company also invests in innovation funds, such as the $4.7 million Demand Management Innovation Allowance (DMIA), aimed at supporting flexible loads and virtual power plants (VPPs), alongside advancements in drone inspections and control room technology upgrades (source: smartcitiestech.io).

Projects & Track Record

TransGrid has been involved in several notable projects that highlight its commitment to enhancing the electricity transmission network. One significant project is the South Australia portion of EnergyConnect, which spans 200 kilometers between Robertstown and the NSW/SA border, completed by ElectraNet in December 2023. This project is part of a larger 700-kilometer interconnector that aims to unlock 1,800 MW of clean energy across NSW, South Australia, and Victoria's renewable zones, supported by $295 million in financing from the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) and creating approximately 1,700 construction jobs (source: cefc.com.au).

Ongoing major projects include the full EnergyConnect initiative, which will cover a total of 900 kilometers, and the installation of synchronous condensers at five sites across NSW, contracted with GE Vernova in November 2025. These installations are crucial for providing grid inertia, voltage control, and fault current capabilities to replace functions previously served by coal. Additionally, TransGrid is upgrading its control room technology to enhance dynamic high-voltage operations and is utilizing digital twin simulations for grid scenarios through a partnership with AgenticGrid.ai, funded by the DMIA (source: gevernova.com).

TransGrid's key clients and partnerships include GE Vernova, Elecnor Australia, ElectraNet, and the Clean Energy Finance Corporation, as well as direct connections with major energy distributors like Endeavour Energy, Ausgrid, Evoenergy, and Essential Energy. The company's geographic presence is robust, covering NSW and ACT fully, with interconnections to Queensland and Victoria, and ongoing expansion efforts through projects like EnergyConnect into South Australia's renewable zones (source: wikipedia.org).

Recent Developments

In November 2025, TransGrid signed a significant contract with GE Vernova for the installation of synchronous condensers at five sites in NSW, aimed at stabilizing the grid during the transition from coal to renewable energy sources (source: gevernova.com). Earlier, in September 2025, the company launched a $4.7 million Demand Management Innovation Allowance (DMIA) fund, which awarded funding to AgenticGrid.ai for developing grid digital twins that simulate the integration of renewables and weather events (source: smartcitiestech.io). Additionally, Brett Redman was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer, marking a significant leadership change within the organization (source: zoominfo.com).

ElectraNet successfully completed the South Australia portion of EnergyConnect in December 2023, which is a critical advancement for TransGrid's 700-kilometer segment in NSW, further enhancing the interconnectivity of the electricity grid (source: cefc.com.au). Furthermore, TransGrid has initiated a control room technology uplift program to improve operations for the clean energy grid and has established community partnerships that offer grants of up to $10,000 in Broken Hill and Far West NSW until December 7, 2024 (source: transgrid.com.au). Notably, the company's new headquarters at 180 Thomas St, Haymarket, Sydney, has achieved a 6-star rating, making it the first project in NSW to reach such a standard (source: thefifthestate.com.au).

Working There

TransGrid offers a diverse range of roles across various departments, including Engineering & Technical, Operations, Information Technology, Finance, Marketing, Legal, and Human Resources. The company employs approximately 300 individuals in Engineering & Technical, 273 in Operations, 200 in Information Technology, and 185 in Finance, among others, with executive leadership comprising CEO Brett Redman, CFO Nadine Lennie, and Executive General Manager Network Marie Jordan (source: zoominfo.com). Hiring primarily occurs at the Sydney headquarters, located at 180 Thomas St, with additional offices in Newcastle, Orange, Tamworth, Wagga Wagga, and Yass, employing a total of 979 individuals in Australia and a small number in Europe and North America (source: wikipedia.org).

The company culture is reflected in its 6-star rated Haymarket headquarters, which emphasizes efficiency and innovation, aligning with the company's commitment to clean energy transition and stakeholder engagement. TransGrid actively collaborates on innovation projects through the DMIA and engages in community partnerships, such as providing grants to local initiatives (source: thefifthestate.com.au). While specific benefits are not extensively documented, the leadership under People & Culture head Stephen McSweeney suggests a structured approach to human resources support (source: wikipedia.org).

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Job Description

Our Network Commercial team plays a critical role in shaping the commercial strategy for Transgrid's major network and non-network projects. The team develops and delivers commercial solutions that support the evolving needs of the energy system while achieving strong commercial outcomes.

Working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders, the Commercial team originates, structures, negotiates and manages complex commercial arrangements that enable the successful delivery of major infrastructure projects. Through strategic commercial leadership and strong stakeholder engagement, the team helps drive investment, manage risk and create value across Transgrid's project portfolio.

The opportunity

Reporting to the Head of Commercial, you'll lead the commercial workstream across major growth projects from origination through to development and delivery.

You'll be responsible for developing commercial strategies, leading high-value negotiations, managing legal and commercial advisors, and ensuring projects are commercially robust, strategically aligned and deliver value for Transgrid and our stakeholders.

Working across multidisciplinary teams, you'll partner with senior leaders across the business, government agencies, regulators and external partners to successfully progress critical infrastructure projects.

Leadership impact

As a senior leader within the Network Commercial team, you'll provide strategic direction, foster collaboration and build capability across commercial workstreams. You'll lead and mentor a team of experienced commercial professionals, creating an environment where people are empowered to deliver high-quality outcomes and continuously develop their expertise.

In this role you will

  • Lead the commercial strategy and transaction positioning for major network and non-network infrastructure projects.
  • Drive the commercial workstream throughout project origination, development and delivery.
  • Lead complex commercial negotiations with government agencies, customers, developers and strategic partners.
  • Develop innovative commercial frameworks that balance risk, value and long-term project outcomes.
  • Lead and manage external legal and commercial advisors.
  • Provide strategic commercial advice to Executive leadership, governance committees and the Board.
  • Identify and manage commercial risks while ensuring strong regulatory and contractual outcomes.
  • Partner with finance, legal, engineering and project delivery teams to deliver integrated commercial solutions.
  • Build strong relationships across government, industry and the broader energy sector.

About you

You're a commercially astute leader with significant experience delivering major infrastructure transactions and complex commercial outcomes.

You bring

  • 10+ years' experience in commercial leadership, infrastructure transactions, project development or investment sponsorship.
  • Proven success leading commercial workstreams on large-scale infrastructure or energy projects.
  • Extensive experience developing commercial strategies and negotiating high-value contracts.
  • Strong commercial, financial and legal acumen with the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments.
  • Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing external advisors.
  • A collaborative leadership style with the ability to build trusted relationships across executive, government and industry stakeholders.

Experience within the electricity, utilities or regulated infrastructure sectors will be highly regarded, particularly knowledge of Australia's electricity market and regulatory frameworks.

Qualifications

You'll hold a tertiary qualification in Finance, Law, Engineering, Commerce or a related discipline.

Postgraduate qualifications in business or a related field are advantageous.

Recognition & Reward

We believe in providing our people personal, professional and social benefits so that they can 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, flexible workplace policies, 20 weeks paid parental leave and more!

Transgrid is committed to Health and Safety, the Environment, Equal Employment Opportunity, Diversity and Ethical Practices. All applicants are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to these areas.

We do not accept agency introductions as Transgrid operates a direct sourcing model.

Ready to bring together commercial thinking, regulatory insight and strategic negotiation?

Join Transgrid and help shape what's next.

Apply now

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About the role

August 6, 2026

August 10, 2026

Full time

Flexible

Company

Smart Grid

TransGrid

transgrid.com.au

  •  Sydney, Australia

10+ years

UTC+10:00

Tags

Commercial Management · Energy Economics · Project Management · Regulatory Compliance · Stakeholder Management