Project Manager

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 | Available across Sydney, Newcastle & Regional NSW & ACT

Joining Delivery Projects as a Project Manager means taking ownership of major infrastructure projects that directly enable Australia’s clean energy transition. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, balance governance and delivery, and ensure that safety, collaboration, and excellence underpin every stage of the project lifecycle.

This role is ideal for professionals who want to move beyond task management into true project leadership - Influencing outcomes, managing stakeholders, and delivering programs that shape the future of energy.

A Day in the Life at Transgrid

As a Project Manager, you’ll bring together people, systems, and processes to achieve project success. You’ll be accountable for outcomes all whilst being supported by a collaborative team culture.

• Lead multi-disciplinary teams to deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget.
• Oversee governance, reporting, and assurance requirements.
• Manage risk, contracts, and external stakeholder engagement.
• Drive collaboration across internal functions and external contractors.
• Champion innovation, continuous improvement, and efficiency.

About You

You’re an experienced project leader who thrives on complexity and challenge. You have a strong grasp of governance and commercial frameworks, coupled with the ability to engage and inspire others.

• Degree in Engineering or Project Management discipline.
• 8–12+ years’ experience delivering large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong contract management and commercial acumen.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• A collaborative leadership style with resilience and adaptability.

Leadership at Transgrid

Our leaders set the tone for how we work and what we achieve. As a Project Manager, leadership means:

• Safety-first: Embedding safe practices across teams and contractors.
• Clarity: Defining project goals and aligning teams to deliver them.
• Accountability: Driving results while managing risk and governance.
• Growth: Supporting and developing team members to achieve their potential.

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.