Head of Environmental Sustainability

About Us

Lead the environmental future of a critical energy network

We are seeking a strategic and experienced Head of Environmental Sustainability to lead the organisation’s environmental strategy and ensure our transmission network is planned, built and operated in a way that protects ecosystems, meets community expectations, and aligns with NSW and national climate objectives.

This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving the organisation’s transition toward a low-emissions future, embedding environmental sustainability into decision-making, regulatory engagement, and long-term asset planning.

The Role

As Head of Environmental Sustainability, you will provide strategic leadership across the organisation, ensuring environmental considerations are integrated into operations, planning, and major infrastructure delivery.

You will oversee the development and implementation of the organisation’s environmental sustainability strategy, manage environmental risk and compliance frameworks, and lead engagement with regulators, government agencies and key stakeholders.

This role also ensures that the organisation maintains a robust Environmental Management System (EMS) and continues to meet regulatory and certification requirements, including ISO 14001.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring deep expertise in environmental sustainability within complex, regulated environments and the ability to influence strategic decision-making at the highest level.

Essential experience and qualifications include:

• Postgraduate qualifications in environmental science, sustainability, engineering or a related discipline.
• Senior leadership experience in environmental sustainability within energy, infrastructure, utilities or government sectors.
• Extensive experience managing environmental obligations in organisations with high environmental risk operations.
• Strong knowledge of NSW environmental legislation, planning frameworks and regulatory processes.
• Demonstrated experience leading environmental strategy, environmental management systems, and sustainability reporting.

If you are a strategic environmental leader who wants to play a key role in shaping the sustainability future of critical energy infrastructure, we encourage you to apply.

Why Join Transgrid

This is more than a compliance role it’s an opportunity to influence sustainable infrastructure delivery while protecting biodiversity. Join a collaborative, high-performing team and make a tangible impact on Australia’s energy future.

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 Tuesday, April 7th 2026 Please note, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, and we will assess applications as they are received.

Join us in shaping the future of Australia's energy network. Apply today and be a key part of the transition to a 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

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