Community & Stakeholder Engagement Officer

About Us

By joining the Hunter Transmission Project, you will be part of unlocking the electricity supply that will provide the backbone of NSW’s new electricity grid for generations to come. As coal-fired power stations close, the Hunter Transmission Project is critical for energy security in NSW.

This is a chance for you to join Transgrid on a transformative, multi-year project and be part of its full lifecycle.

The Opportunity

Join Transgrid as a Community & Stakeholder Engagement Officer for the Hunter Transmission Project, based in Sydney or the Hunter. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in building strong relationships with landowners, stakeholders, and the community while supporting essential infrastructure projects that power the future.

You’ll work closely with internal teams and contractors to manage enquiries, complaints, and commitments, ensuring timely resolution and accurate reporting. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on communication, negotiation, and delivering positive outcomes for both the community and the business.

The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator with strong people skills and a passion for community engagement. You’ll be calm under pressure, highly organised, and able to follow processes while advocating for the community and maintaining Transgrid’s social licence to operate.

About You

• Tertiary qualifications in Communications, Public Relations, Community Engagement OR equivalent experience
• Proven experience in community engagement or a public-facing role (5+ years)
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Exceptional record keeping and data management skills
• A driver’s licence is preferable as frequent travel to site is expected

Recognition & Reward

We believe in providing our people personal, professional and social benefits so that they can deliver their best work each and 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. At Transgrid, you are encouraged to build a career that is right for you.

Our Values 

Our core values, Safety, Achievement, Integrity, and Service, shape how we work every day. We prioritise safety, strive for meaningful impact, act with honesty, and deliver exceptional outcomes for our customers and communities.

Applications close on the 11th of February 2026 however will be assessed on a rolling basis and may close earlier. Apply today and play a crucial role in driving the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future!