Technical Pathways Lead

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

At Transgrid, we’re committed to shaping the workforce of the future. As Technical Pathways Lead, you’ll play a pivotal role in designing and delivering structured development programs for our Apprentices and Graduates. Working closely with Training Services, RTOs, and industry partners, you will ensure every participant gains the technical, professional, and safety skills required to thrive in the electricity supply industry.

This role directly supports Australia’s energy transition by building robust entry-level pathways that prepare our workforce for the challenges ahead. You’ll manage Apprentice Coordinators, collaborate with industry and education bodies, and ensure Transgrid remains a leader in workforce capability development.

Note: This position can be based at multiple Transgrid locations, including Sydney, Tamworth, Newcastle, Orange, Wagga Wagga, and Yass.

A Day in the Life at Transgrid

You’ll find yourself:

• Designing and delivering structured Apprentice and Graduate pathways aligned to business and industry needs.
• Leading end-to-end program development, from curriculum design through to evaluation.
• Collaborating with TAFEs, RTOs, and Training Services NSW to maintain program compliance and quality.
• Coaching and guiding apprentices, graduates, and program coordinators.
• Engaging with industry forums to influence future standards and qualifications.

About You

You are passionate about developing early-career professionals and equipping them with the tools to succeed. You combine strong program leadership with a collaborative approach, ensuring apprentices and graduates have the best possible foundation.

You will bring:

• Experience in technical workforce development (energy/utilities preferred).
• Strong knowledge of apprenticeship and graduate program frameworks.
• Demonstrated leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication ability.

Our Values in Action

• Safety – embedding safe practices into every development pathway.
• Achievement – creating programs that set up apprentices and graduates to succeed.
• Integrity – ensuring programs are fair, transparent, and compliant.
• Service – building a workforce that will deliver reliable energy to communities.

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.