Training Program Lead - Secondary Systems

At Transgrid, we play a crucial role in delivering safe, reliable, and sustainable energy to millions of Australians. Operating over 13,000 km of high-voltage transmission lines and 128 substations across NSW and the ACT, we connect electricity generators to the distribution network - powering homes, businesses, and communities. 

As the energy sector evolves, we’re growing our workforce to drive innovation and transformation. 

The Opportunity 

As Program Lead for Secondary Systems, you will take responsibility for building the skills of our Protection & Metering, Telecommunications, and Control technicians. You’ll design and deliver training programs that ensure these critical specialists are equipped to manage increasingly complex secondary systems. 

This role combines subject matter expertise with program leadership. You’ll influence how training is delivered internally, while also engaging with industry and VET bodies to shape qualifications and standards that will define the workforce of the future. 

A Day in the Life at Transgrid 

In this role you’ll: 

• Design and implement structured training pathways for Secondary Systems technicians. 

• Partner with the RTO and industry to align qualifications to emerging needs. 

• Oversee compliance, training content, audits, and continuous improvement. 

• Support onboarding and succession planning by embedding technical learning pathways. 

• Represent Transgrid at industry forums to influence the future of secondary systems training. 

About You 

You are a Secondary Systems expert who enjoys developing others. You combine deep technical knowledge with a collaborative style, and you’re able to translate complex systems into accessible learning experiences. You will bring: 

• Strong background in protection, metering, telecoms, or control systems. 

• Certificate IV TAE (or willingness to obtain). 

• Demonstrated experience in training design and delivery. 

• Excellent stakeholder engagement and industry collaboration skills. 

Our Values in Action 

This role reflects Transgrid’s values: 

• Safety – ensuring technical training supports safe operation of complex systems. 

• Achievement – developing capability that underpins network performance and resilience. 

• Integrity – ensuring compliance and technical accuracy in every program. 

• Service – supporting reliable electricity for our customers and communities. 

Benefits & Perks 

At Transgrid, we empower our people with a well-rounded benefits package designed to support their personal, professional, and social well-being, helping them 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, 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. Here you are encouraged to build a career that is right for you.