Life at Transgrid

At Transgrid, you will help us make a better power system for Australians that supports a transition to a clean energy future.

You will thrive in a highly collaborative environment where creativity, innovation and knowledge sharing are valued, and where every person is encouraged to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow.

Our people come from a broad range of backgrounds that reflect the communities we serve, and bring different perspectives to different challenges. Together they play a vital role in our continued success. As such, we cultivate a workplace that promotes performance and recognition, and that develops, empowers and values employees at all levels across all locations.

We believe that people who make an extra effort to help us meet our goals and who live our values on the job should be celebrated. Our Reward and Recognition Program thanks our people for what they bring to our business so that we make Transgrid a great place to work.

We understand how hard your career decisions can be. No matter what your drivers are, when you choose a career with Transgrid you will discover all the possibilities in one company. Come and join us!

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Our Career Pathway Programs

Transgrid offers several Career Pathway Programs. Discover how each program integrates within our wider career pathways, offering diverse opportunities for professional growth and development.

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Summer Internship Program

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Graduate Program

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Pre-Apprenticeship Program for Women

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Apprentice Program

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Our benefits

Transgrid recognises the importance of providing flexible work options for its employees in maintaining a diverse, adaptive and high performing workforce able to meet current and future needs

Flexibility

Embrace work-life harmony with flexible schedules and remote options, empowering you to tailor your work to suit your life's demands.

  • Hybrid working and the opportunity to work flexibly
  • Flexible Working Arrangement
  • Flexible Public Holidays procedure that gives you the opportunity to swap a selected public holiday for another day within the same calendar year
  • Personal leave for various personal matters such as moving house, providing family care or NAIDOC celebrations
  • Nine-day fortnight (Applied to employees covered by the Enterprise Agreement)
  • Annual paid picnic day (Applied to people covered by the Enterprise Agreement)

Families

Our comprehensive benefits cater to your family's needs, ensuring their well-being and providing a supportive environment for a thriving work-life balance.

  • 20 weeks (or 40 weeks at half pay) of gender-neutral paid primary carer parental leave for any parent taking primary carer responsibility, minus any secondary carer leave taken, to be taken within 12-24 months of birth or adoption
  • 2 weeks of paid secondary carer leave to be taken at time of birth or adoption
  • Next Steps coaching program for all those taking parental leave
  • Superannuation payments for periods of unpaid parental leave
  • Subsidised vacation care for school aged children
  • Access to Welfare Fund that provides support to members and their families in times of distress and hardship

Wellbeing & Lifestyle

Prioritise your health and personal growth with wellness initiatives, fostering a positive lifestyle that enhances your overall well-being.

  • Sick leave that can be used for many different circumstances, including mental health reasons, managing chronic illness, disability, or reproductive health
  • Emergency/crisis leave
  • 15 days of domestic and family violence leave  
  • Leave for gender affirmation
  • Blood/Bone Marrow Donors Leave
  • Community Leave 
  • Flu shots & Health and skin checks
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): A free confidential counselling service for our people and their immediate families
  • WorkMates peer support program: Network of people trained to support colleagues who are struggling with mental health concerns

Discounts & Financial Benefits

Enjoy exclusive discounts and perks that enhance your daily life, from shopping to entertainment, making every day a little brighter.

  • 15.5% super (Applied to employees covered by the Enterprise Agreement)
  • Weekly payroll
  • Retail and cashback discounts via our Wellbeing Gateway
  • "Refer and Earn" program for successfully referring candidates to join the company
  • Fitness passport: Corporate health and fitness program allowing members to access a wide range of health and fitness suppliers, such as gyms and pools, for a single low membership fee
  • Salary sacrifice options for superannuation and motor vehicles

Development & Recognition

At Transgrid we encourage employees to enhance skills that not only meet the current needs of their employment but to also develop capability to meet the future needs of the organisation.

  • Study Assistance Program & Study Leave: The program enables employees to undertake relevant study at a registered educational institution in order to assist with development in their current role as well as future roles.
  • Service recognition
  • Valuable training and education programs for high voltage electricity transmission workers.
  • We offer a range of great development opportunities for our leaders including:
    • Internal leadership modules on coaching, managing change, setting goals and managing performance, and recognising and motivating individuals and teams.
    • Leadership coaching
    • Leadership Safety programs

Diversity and inclusion

At Transgrid, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse thinking and ideas are valued, where all employees feel a sense of belonging, and where all are inspired to do their best each day.

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Our employee-led Rise Ally Network promotes LGBTQI+ inclusion by hosting annual events such as Wear It Purple Day and IDAHOBIT Day, giving employees a chance to come together, share and learn about the experiences of the LGBTQI+ community and their families. In partnership with the Community Engagement Team, the Rise Ally Network also encourages regional and community engagement with LGBTQI+ inclusion initiatives, by sponsoring community events such as Wagga Pride.

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Work180 endorsed

We are proud to be a Work180 endorsed employer. Work180 is a global jobs network that provides applicants with a transparent directory of endorsed employers who support diversity, inclusion and equality. 

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Family Inclusive Workplace

We are proud to also be a certified Family Inclusive Workplace through the UNICEF and Parents at Work Family Friendly Workplaces framework. This framework benchmarks organisations against best-practice National Work + Family Standards, and recognises employers that are supporting employees to meet their work, family and wellbeing needs and reduce tension between work and family.

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LGBTQI+ friendly

LGBTQI+ inclusion is an important part of Transgrid’s diversity and inclusion strategy and informs how we create a supportive and inclusive workplace.  We are accredited as a bronze employer with the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), the definitive national benchmark on LGBTQI+ inclusion. This accreditation recognises Transgrid as an LGBTQI+ inclusive workplace that meets the AWEI’s national standards and acknowledges our supportive and inclusive policies, procedures and practices.

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Australian Disability Network Member

Transgrid holds a bronze membership with the Australian Disability network, a not-for-profit that helps organisations engage with people with disability. This membership supports our efforts to create an inclusive workplace for people with disability.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can you walk us through the standard recruitment process at Transgrid?

Our recruitment process generally involves 5 steps: application, phone screen, interview, pre-employment checks and reference checks.

The first time you apply with us, you will need to create a profile on our Careers portal. This would allow you to update your personal information and apply for a role. Generally, a decision is made quite quickly after the last interview is held, and an offer is made within the week once all the checks are completed.

Can I apply for more than one position at a time?

Yes. However, a separate online application is required for each advertised position. 

What advice can you provide to external applicants looking for role at Transgrid?

Be prepared and carefully read the advertisement to determine if the role is right for you. Make sure you set up job alerts for roles of interest. We would also recommend researching TransGrid as a Company to really understand who we are and our purpose. Our Values are an important part of who we are so it is worth looking at these to see if they align with your own as this is what we look for outside of technical experience in our candidates. 

How often are new positions advertised?

Positions are advertised based on the growing demands of our business. We encourage people to regularly visit our Careers portal to check, and set up job alerts in order to be notified of roles of interest.

What's the biggest mistake entry level talent (uni students, grads, apprentices etc) make during interviews?

One of the most common mistakes entry-level talent makes is not researching Transgrid or the energy industry. An enjoyable way to research Transgrid is to read our social media posts and watch our YouTube videos at youtube.com/@transgrid_energy

If someone is interested in working for Transgrid but is not necessarily wanting to change jobs right now, how can they express their interest to be considered for future roles?

They can email their resume and areas of interest to talent.resourcing@transgrid.com.au

Do job seekers need a related degree?

This will depend on the type of role you are applying for. We recommend checking the position requirements in our ads which outline what/ or if a Degree is required as well as what skills and experience you need.

How do you promote diversity and inclusion in recruitment?

We work with Industry representatives to help drive our recruitment diversity and inclusion strategies to encourage an inclusive workplace. We are proud to be a Work180 endorsed employer. Work180 is a global jobs network committed to raising workplace standards for all women.

We also support three active employee networks Rise Allies (LGBTQIA+), Energise Network (gender equity) and Yarn Up (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander network).