Manager, Early Careers

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

Be part of Australia’s clean energy future with Transgrid — a purpose-driven organisation delivering some of the nation’s most significant renewable energy projects. Our work is helping to shape a reliable, sustainable power system for generations to come.

The Manager of Early Careers  focuses on shaping and delivering strategic initiatives for early career talent, fostering a strong pipeline of future leaders.  

This role leads a small team that will be responsible for designing and implementing strategies to attract, develop, and retain early career talent, including, but not limited to graduates, interns, and apprentices. Your work will shape the organisation’s future leadership pipeline, ensuring that our early careers programs align with business objectives and drive long-term success. 

If you are passionate about contemporary development and strategy This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of our workforce and make a lasting impact on the careers of emerging talent.

About You

At Transgrid, our leaders are guided by a robust capability framework that includes key behaviours and competencies essential for driving performance, collaboration, and innovation. They include the following

• Leadership – leading and developing people; inspiring direction and purpose; optimising business outcomes and leading reform and chan
  
• Results – deliver results, plan and prioritise, think and solve problems, demonstrate accountability
• Business enablers – finance, technology, procurement and contract management and project management
• Relationships – communicate effectively, commit to customer service, work collaboratively and influence and negotiate
• Personal attributes – display resilience and courage, act with integrity, lead self and value diversity

Additionally we’re looking for a proactive, detail-oriented professional who brings a combination of the following

• Proven experience in organisation development, talent management, or HR, with a focus on early careers in a large organisation.  Minimum 5 years at this level.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resource management, Organisation Psychology or Business.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and drive strategic change at all levels of the organisation. 
• Experience in presenting and drafting board papers
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities. 
• Expertise in learning and development, coaching, and career progression frameworks. 
• Knowledge of industry trends, best practices, and innovative approaches in early careers development. 
• A passion for nurturing talent and fostering organisational growth. 

Recognition & Reward

At Transgrid, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact on Australia’s clean energy future. We offer flexible working arrangements, ongoing professional development, and a supportive, forward-thinking culture.

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, 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.

Please note, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, we will assess applications as they are received. We do not accept agency introductions as Transgrid operates a direct sourcing model. 

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