Director of Strategic Asset Management

Power the future. Lead with purpose. Shape a safer, smarter energy network.

Transgrid is seeking a visionary Director of Strategic Asset Management to drive excellence across one of Australia’s most critical infrastructure systems. This is more than a leadership role—it’s your opportunity to influence how energy is delivered, secured, and evolved for millions.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and champion a world-class Asset Management System aligned to ISO 55001
• Shape long-term network strategy and influence the Transgrid Business Plan
• Be accountable for the development, implementation and assurance monitoring of systems to meet Transgrid’s network safety, compliance, and regulatory requirements across NSW, ACT, and Victoria
• Drive innovation, risk management, and continuous improvement across the asset lifecycle
• Work across the business to influence, inform and engage stakeholders at all levels
• Inspire and lead a high-performing team of technical specialists

You’ll be at the forefront of: 

• Strengthening trust with regulators, customers, and stakeholders
• Enabling reliable energy transition through strategic asset planning
• Supporting rapid growth with agile, future-ready systems

We’re looking for a leader with deep expertise in asset lifecycle management, asset management system implementation, regulatory compliance, and network safety—someone who can balance technical excellence with commercial insight and strategic vision.

Why this role matters

The Director of Strategic Asset Management sits at the heart of Transgrid’s mission—ensuring the safe, reliable, and future-ready delivery of electricity across multiple jurisdictions. This role is critical in shaping how assets are managed, risks are controlled, and systems evolve to meet the demands of a rapidly transforming energy landscape.

From guiding compliance with stringent regulatory frameworks to driving innovation in asset strategy and network safety, this position directly influences the resilience and performance of essential infrastructure. It’s a role that connects strategy with execution, balancing long-term planning with real-world impact.

Ultimately, this is about more than systems and standards—it’s about enabling the energy transition, protecting communities, and building trust with stakeholders while powering growth for the future.

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. 

Our Values

Transgrids 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 Transgrids people, who embody them every day.

Recognition & Reward

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

Applications close on the 3rd of May 2026 - Please note, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, and we will assess applications as they are received.

 If you're ready to lead at scale, influence national energy outcomes, and leave a lasting impact—this is your moment.

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

We do not accept agency introductions as Transgrid operates a direct sourcing model.