Transgrid is Australia’s largest electricity transmission network operator, delivering critical infrastructure that underpins the energy transition and supports communities across NSW, the ACT and beyond. Through major projects such as the Hunter Transmission Project, Transgrid plays a critical role in enabling renewable energy integration, strengthening system reliability and delivering long-term value through strong governance, collaboration and a safety-first approach.
About the Role
As the Contracts & Procurement Director for the Hunter Transmission Project, you will provide senior commercial leadership across upstream contracts, procurement and regulatory obligations. Reporting to the HTP Program Director, the role is responsible for overseeing the administration of the Delivery Contract, managing upstream claims and variations, ensuring compliance with Energy Infrastructure Investment (EII) requirements, and engaging closely with EnergyCo and other key stakeholders. Acting as a trusted senior escalation point, you will support disciplined contract management, optimise procurement outcomes, manage commercial and regulatory risk, and provide confidence in the delivery of value across the project lifecycle.
About You
- Demonstrated experience in commercial, contracts and procurement leadership within large-scale infrastructure or energy projects
- Strong capability in managing complex contracts, claims, variations and stakeholder interfaces
- Experience working within regulated environments and navigating governance and compliance requirements
- A collaborative leader who builds high-performing, inclusive teams and works effectively within matrixed environments
- Demonstrated experience applying specialist skills on major infrastructure projects with a stong preference for those exceeding $500m in value
- Clear and confident communication skills, with the ability to provide considered advice and influence outcomes at senior levels.
Reward and Recognition
We believe in providing our people with personal, professional, and social benefits so they can deliver their best work each and every day. Employees have access to a range of corporate discounts across retail, utilities, travel, and health and wellbeing, as well as novated leasing options, workplace flexibility, 20 weeks of paid parental leave, and more. Regardless of where you are in your professional journey, Transgrid powers your career by providing access to regular and ongoing training, workplace mentoring, and tertiary education. At Transgrid, you are encouraged to build a career that’s right for you.
Our Values
Transgrid’s core values encompass safety, achievement, integrity, and service. Prioritising safety above all, the company emphasises making a meaningful impact through achievement, upholding honesty through integrity, and delivering exceptional outcomes for customers and communities through dedicated service. These values are ingrained in the actions and behaviours of Transgrid’s people, who embody them every day.
Our Leadership Principles
At Transgrid, our Leadership Principles Courage, Care, Clarity, and Connection form the foundation of how we lead. Courage means embracing challenges and doing what’s right. Care focuses on leading with heart, valuing people as the core of our organisation. Clarity ensures teams understand success and their impact, while Connection links individuals to our purpose and strategy while fostering strong relationships among team members, customers, and partners.
Applications close on 19 February 2026.
Please note vacancy close dates may be subject to change. We will assess applications as they are received.