Claims Lead

At Transgrid, we connect electricity across NSW and the National Electricity Market, supporting Australia’s transition to a cleaner energy future. The Hunter Transmission Project (HTP) is a critical initiative delivering new transmission infrastructure to unlock renewable energy zones, strengthen network reliability, and support long-term energy security across NSW. As part of HTP, you will join a high-performing Major Projects team delivering complex infrastructure that will play a significant role in Australia’s energy transition and future network capability.

About the Role

In your role as Claims Lead, you will provide strategic oversight and governance across all claims activities within the Commercial function for the Hunter Transmission Project Delivery Phase. Reporting to the Regional Major Program Director, you will oversee the management of project variations, claims, disputes, and adjustment events, ensuring alignment with contractual obligations, project objectives, and regulatory requirements.

You will work closely with Transgrid’s Regulatory Management Team, Corporate Finance Team, Senior Contract Managers, Project Controls, Legal, and Technical SMEs to manage complex commercial matters and support informed decision-making across the project lifecycle.

About You

• Extensive experience in claims management, commercial leadership, or contract administration within major infrastructure, utilities, energy, or construction projects
• Strong understanding of claims, project variations, dispute resolution, and large-scale delivery contracts
• Demonstrated experience managing complex commercial and financial risks in a project environment
• Proven ability to lead and influence multidisciplinary teams and senior stakeholders
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Tertiary qualifications in law, commerce, engineering, or a related discipline.

Reward and Recognition

We believe in providing our people with personal, professional, and social benefits so they can deliver their best work each and every day. Employees have access to a range of corporate discounts across retail, utilities, travel, and health & wellbeing, as well as novated leasing options, workplace flexibility, 20 weeks of paid parental leave, and more.

Regardless of where you are in your professional journey, Transgrid powers your career by providing access to regular and ongoing training, workplace mentoring, and tertiary education. At Transgrid, you are encouraged to build a career that’s 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.

Our Leadership Principles

At Transgrid, our Leadership Principles - Courage, Care, Clarity, and Connection - form the foundation of how we lead. Courage means embracing challenges and doing what’s right. Care focuses on leading with heart, valuing people as the core of our organisation. Clarity ensures teams understand success and their impact, while Connection links individuals to our purpose and strategy while fostering strong relationships among team members, customers, and partners.

Please note vacancy close dates may be subject to change. We will assess applications as they are received. Closing date 7 June 2026.

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.