Senior Manager, Leadership & Talent

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 Leadership & Talent is responsible for Development and execution the Transgrid Group overall leadership, talent and succession and Inclusion strategy in alignment with the goals and objectives of the People and Culture team and the broader organisation.  In addition, this role is the lead for Diversity and Inclusion strategies and initiatives across the organisation.

This role is crucial in the design and implementation of sustainable and contemporary leadership development and inclusion strategies to cultivate and enhance leadership bench strength and engagement and organisation performance across Transgrid.  This includes the design and development of leadership capability framework, Leadership Development: Design and implement leadership development programs, vendor assessment and selection to cultivate and enhance leadership capabilities within the organization as well as assessment and impact tools to embed.  This includes frontline through the executive management levels of the organisation.

In addition, the ownership of the Transgrid Diversity and Inclusion strategy and agenda, including the embedding and shared ownership of initiatives across the organisation to enhance engagement, EVP and brand reputation.

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

• Bachelor/post graduate/masters degree in human resources, Business Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience (ten years plus) in designing, implementing, and managing large-scale, complex organisation development strategies and programs, specifically leadership development, talent and succession and diversity and inclusion portfolios.
• Strong demonstrated background in project management, with the ability to establish sustainable, structured frameworks and deliver programs on time and within budget.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing resources, timelines, and deliverables to ensure program success
• Strong understanding of all organisation development and human resources practices including, employee engagement, and cultural transformation.
• Demonstrated ability to manage change and embed new models within large organisations.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
• Experience using data and analytics to drive decision-making and improve employee satisfaction.

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