Community Place Manager

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

In your new role, you will play a pivotal role in connecting communities with one of Australia’s most significant infrastructure programs. Based in the Hunter, you will be the on‑ground presence supporting community members and landowners, ensuring their voices are heard and their needs are understood, while helping maintain Transgrid’s social licence to operate.

In this role, you will build meaningful relationships within the project footprint, work closely with internal teams and contractors, and help shape community outcomes that leave a positive legacy for generations to come.

The ideal candidate will be a confident and experienced community engagement professional who excels in the field. You build trust quickly, handle sensitive issues with ease, and communicate clearly while working collaboratively with landowners, community members, and project teams.

About You

• Demonstrated experience in community engagement for major construction or infrastructure projects
• Proven experience leading on‑ground engagement activities and negotiating land access agreements
• Strong facilitation, negotiation and conflict‑resolution skills
• The ability to manage resources, contractors or small teams in the field
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with high attention to detail
• A driver’s licence will be required 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 9th 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!