Environmental Business Partner, Newcastle

About Us 

At Transgrid, our work improves the lives of millions – from lighting up sports fields, schools and homes, to powering the wheels of commerce and everything else in between. Now it’s your turn to make it happen. 

This is an exciting time in the energy industry with the transition to renewable energy. Recent government policy documents outline plans to facilitate increasing transmission interconnection between states and development of renewable energy zones.

The Opportunity

In your new role, you will support the delivery of infrastructure, maintenance and renewable energy projects across NSW. This role is hands-on and dynamic, involving regular travel to substations, depots and project sites to ensure environmental compliance and provide practical advice.

You will support new renewable energy connections to the Transgrid network, including BESS, solar and wind projects across greenfield and brownfield sites. Working closely with internal teams, contractors and regulators, you will review environmental documentation, conduct site inspections, support environmental approvals, provide advice to project and field teams, and assist with asset replacement, refurbishment and maintenance activities.

Your expertise in environmental legislation, spatial systems and stakeholder engagement will help drive sustainable outcomes across our network.

About You

Our ideal candidate will have experience supporting construction, maintenance, utilities, transmission or renewable energy projects, including environmental compliance and site-based inspections. They will also bring:

• A degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resources Management, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of environmental and safety legislation relevant to electricity networks or similar infrastructure.
• Proficiency in spatial systems and software to support environmental planning and decision-making.
• Practical experience in environmental impact assessment and stakeholder engagement.
• A willingness and ability to travel frequently across NSW, including stays at regional sites.

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 Sunday, 12 July 2026

Transgrid is committed to Health and Safety, the Environment, Equal Employment Opportunity, Diversity and Ethical Practices. All applicants are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to these areas