Technical Capability Trainer - Transmission Lines
Date: 11 Dec 2025
Location: Newcastle, NSW, Australia
Company: TransGrid
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 be a trusted coach and mentor to our current and future workforce, helping our internal teams and Delivery Partners build the skills they need to do their jobs safely and effectively.
You will develop the Lineys of tomorrow by delivering accredited training programs and custom courses, using different methods and sharing your industry experience to suit the needs of our people. You will also help design and improve training materials to make sure they’re practical, relevant, and engaging.
This role can be based at any Transgrid depot - Eastern Creek, Newcastle, Orange, Tamworth, Yass or Wagga Wagga.
About You
Our ideal candidate has hands-on transmission lineworker experience, understands what good training looks like, is confident using internal systems, and communicates clearly to coach and mentor learners. They will also:
- Hold a Certificate III in ESI – Overhead Transmission and have practical experience working on transmission lines.
- Possess a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (or be willing to obtain it within 6 months).
- Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage, motivate, and support others.
- Be organised and confident using company systems and technology.
- Act as a champion for safety and continuous improvement in all aspects of work.
- Show a proven ability to share knowledge and mentor peers, particularly apprentices.
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
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.
Applications close on Monday, 5 January 2026