About the Company
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 134 substations across NSW and the ACT, we connect electricity generators to the distribution network powering homes, businesses, and communities. As Australia accelerates its energy transition, the work we do has never been more significant.
About the role
This is a rare opportunity to help shape how Australia's energy transition is delivered. As an Energy Transition Specialist, you'll work at the intersection of innovation, strategy and the power system, leading initiatives that unlock new opportunities for consumers and support a more flexible, efficient and sustainable energy future.
You won't inherit a finished system. You'll help bring a vision to life by solving complex challenges, influencing how new technologies are assessed and adopted, and shaping the future of Transgrid's network innovation agenda. This is first-of-its-kind work that will have a lasting impact on the energy system for decades to come
What you’ll do
- Lead the development and delivery of Transgrid's Network Innovation Strategy.
- Identify, assess and progress emerging technologies and innovative network solutions.
- Drive strategic initiatives across demand management, energy storage, flexible loads and future network capabilities.
- Partner with industry, research organisations, technology providers and internal experts to turn ideas into practical outcomes.
- Influence decision-making through thought leadership, stakeholder engagement and evidence-based recommendations.
What you’ll bring
- Experience delivering complex technical, strategic, commercial or regulatory initiatives within the energy sector or another infrastructure-intensive industry.
- Strong understanding of emerging energy technologies, market developments and industry trends.
- The ability to navigate ambiguity, solve complex problems and turn ideas into action.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to bring diverse perspectives together.
- Qualifications in engineering, economics, commerce, data science, computer science or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.