Technical Capability Trainer (m/w/d)

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 | Sydney, Newcastle, Yass, Wagga, Tamworth & Orange

We are seeking two Technical Capability Trainers with strong substation expertise to join our Technical Development team. Reporting to the Training Program Lead Substations, these roles play a critical part in building and sustaining capability across our substation workforce.

These positions are hands on technical training roles responsible for delivering and assessing substation focused training for apprentices' technicians and newly onboarded employees across the network. You will also contribute to the continuous improvement of training programs ensuring they remain current compliant and aligned with operational practices and emerging technology.

This opportunity and offers the chance to influence how technical capability is developed across Transgrid while working closely with operational leader's subject matter experts and the broader Technical Development team.

A Day in the Life at Transgrid

No two weeks look the same in this role. Your time will be split between delivery focused weeks and office-based planning and development work.

Depending on the week you may be:

• Delivering substation technical training including classroom theory practical activities and competency-based assessments
• Supporting apprentices, technicians, and new starters through structured learning pathways
• Travelling to Transgrid depots and training locations across NSW to deliver training
• Reviewing updating and improving training materials assessments and learner resources
• Participating in validation moderation and continuous improvement activities
• Collaborating with the Training Program Lead RTO team instructional designers and field leaders
• Providing coaching mentoring and additional support to learners as required

About You

You are a technically credible substation professional who enjoys developing others and sharing your knowledge. You are comfortable delivering training in both classroom and field environments and can operate autonomously while working closely with a broader team.

You will bring:

• Trade qualification with hands-on experience working on substation assets
• Certificate III in Electrotechnology or equivalent with relevant experience
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or willingness to obtain within six months
• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage with learners and stakeholders at all levels
• A growth mindset with a focus on continuous learning and continuous improvement
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently; including spending approximately two out of every four weeks away from home delivering training across multiple locations

Transgrid Values in Action

Safety

• You embed safe work practices into every aspect of training, ensuring substation work is performed safely and consistently across the network.

Achievement

• You build strong technical capability that enables our people to perform, progress and deliver critical infrastructure with confidence.

Integrity

• You deliver training that is accurate, compliant, and trusted, holding yourself and others to high professional standards.

Service

• You support our workforce and communities by developing skilled technicians who keep the power on.

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. Beyond benefits, we believe in real development and progression. Here, you'll have access to regular and ongoing training, tertiary education support, and career mentoring. Enabling you to build a career that evolves with you.