Senior Manager, Culture & Capability

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 Senior Manager of Culture & Capability reports to the General Manager Organisation Development & Inclusion and is a strategic leadership role responsible for driving the organisation’s culture, development, and workforce capability. This role ensures alignment with business objectives, fosters a high-performance culture, and enhances employee engagement through innovative development programs.

This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of the organisation, drive meaningful change, and create a workplace where employees thrive.

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 change

• 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

• Leading a small team of learning & career specialists, this is a senior role that required demonstrated experience in the strategy, design and implementation of contemporary learning & career initiatives.
• Minimum of bachelor’s or higher degree in Human Resources, Organisation Psychology or Business plus a minimum of 5-7 years’ experience at a management level.
• Proven experience in organisational development, capability building, and culture transformation in large organisations and/or organisations undergoing growth and transformation. 
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and drive change at all levels of the organisation.
• Expertise in learning & development, and employee engagement strategies in complex environments. 
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.  Proficiency in writing and presenting board papers.

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