Planning Officer

• Position available in Wallgrove/ Newcastle 

• Permanent role with 15.5% super  and access to corporate discounts

• 9-day fortnight - Rostered Day Off (RDO) every two weeks 

At Transgrid, we play a crucial role in connecting electricity generators to the distribution network that power homes, businesses and communities. We operate over 13,000km of high voltage transmission wires and 110 substations in NSW and the ACT to shape a clean energy future for our country.  

About the Opportunity  

This is an opportunity for you to join the Network Operations team at Transgrid as a Planning officer to make a significant difference in the clean energy industry.

You will be responsible for supporting the operation and growth of Transgrid’s High Voltage Network by facilitating safe access for maintenance, asset replacement and construction work on a wide range of High Voltage Apparatus.   

Reporting to the Operations Planning Manager, your key responsibilities include reviewing requests for access to work on the High Voltage Network, reviewing outage and construction plans and the communication and management of outage arrangements with external and internal customers.  

About You

• Advanced Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.  

• Knowledge of high-voltage transmission Networks and the associated equipment, control, protection, communication systems, and auxiliary supply systems. 

• Experienced with working on and/or the provision of safe access to high or low voltage equipment or mechanical systems for maintenance or construction work. 

• Strong ability to analyse and apply technical documentation and rules to work processes.  

• Excellent communication and customer management skills. 

• Ability to use Windows-based computer applications. 

Rewards & Recognition: 

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, workplace flexibility, 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.

Applications close on  Tuesday, 25th Feb, 2025. 

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.