General Manager Strategic Property and Land Solutions

About Us

At Transgrid, our work powers the nation—supporting homes, communities, and industries that Australians rely on every day. From lighting local sports fields to enabling major economic activity, the impact of what we do is both immediate and far-reaching.

We are at the forefront of Australia’s energy transformation. With significant government investment and policy support accelerating the development of renewable energy zones and interconnection between states, Transgrid is playing a central role in shaping a cleaner, more resilient energy future.

The Opportunity

This is a rare and highly influential executive leadership opportunity to shape one of the most critical enablers of Australia’s energy transition.

Lead the strategy, governance and delivery of Transgrid’s land access and acquisition portfolio, ensuring property rights are secured to enable major transmission infrastructure projects across NSW and the ACT.

Reporting to the Executive General Manager, Corporate Affairs, Stakeholder Engagement and Environment, you will operate at the intersection of infrastructure delivery, government policy and community engagement. You’ll lead a large, multidisciplinary team, driving performance across a complex project landscape.

This pivotal role supports multi‑billion‑dollar infrastructure investment by delivering enterprise-wide strategies that balance commercial outcomes, regulatory requirements and community expectations. As a senior leader, you will also influence key stakeholders and help position Transgrid as a leader in responsible infrastructure development.

About you

You are a seasoned executive with a proven track record delivering large-scale, complex programs across infrastructure, property or related sectors. You bring strong strategic and commercial capability, and the ability to lead through ambiguity and change.

A confident and credible leader, you operate effectively at executive and board level while driving high performance across your teams. You are recognised for building trusted relationships with government, industry and community stakeholders.

You will bring:

• Tertiary qualification in a property-related discipline or equivalent experience
• Deep knowledge of legislation, regulatory frameworks and planning approvals across NSW and the ACT
• Proven ability to lead complex programs and deliver outcomes in dynamic environments
• Strong commercial acumen, including negotiation, contractor management and asset strategy
• Demonstrated success leading and developing high-performing, multidisciplinary teams
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, including managing sensitive, high-impact relationships
• Strategic, innovative thinking with a focus on transformation and continuous improvement
• Sound risk management capability across regulatory and reputational considerations
• Excellent communication, influencing skills and professional integrity

This is a unique opportunity to play a defining role in Australia’s energy future, delivering work that will have a lasting impact on communities, the economy and the environment.

Recognition & Reward

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.

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.   

Applications close on Friday, May 29th - Apply today and play a crucial role in driving the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future! 

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