Maintenance & Facilities Management Procurement Specialist

About Us 

At Transgrid, our work improves the lives of millions – from lighting up sports fields, schools and homes, to powering the wheels of commerce and everything else in between. Now it’s your turn to make it happen. 

This is an exciting time in the energy industry with the transition to renewable energy. Recent government policy documents outline plans to facilitate increasing transmission interconnection between states and development of renewable energy zones.

The Opportunity

Join Transgrid and play a key role in delivering the renewable energy projects that will power Australia’s future. We’re at the centre of the energy transition—enabling reliable electricity networks and large-scale storage solutions that support communities nationwide.

As our business continues to grow, we’re looking for a Maintenance and Facilities Management Procurement Specialist to join our Procurement team. This is a great opportunity to work on critical, business-wide initiatives that directly support the performance and sustainability of our operations.

In this role, you’ll partner closely with stakeholders across the organisation to develop and execute procurement strategies for maintenance and facilities management services. You’ll lead end-to-end sourcing activities—from market engagement and tendering through to negotiation and contract establishment—ensuring outcomes align with Transgrid’s commercial, operational, and strategic objectives.

You’ll also play an important role in strengthening procurement practices by applying governance frameworks, identifying value opportunities, and driving continuous improvement across supplier performance and contract management. Working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, you’ll have the opportunity to influence key decisions and build strong relationships with both internal teams and external partners.

About you

You’re a motivated procurement professional who enjoys working collaboratively and delivering practical, value-driven outcomes. You bring a combination of commercial acumen, strong communication skills, and the ability to build trusted relationships across a complex organisation.

You’ll also bring:

• Qualifications in a relevant discipline (e.g. Law, Supply Chain) or 3–5 years’ experience in procurement, legal, finance, project management or a related field
• A solid understanding of procurement principles, governance frameworks, and best practice policies
• Awareness of consumer and competition law and its application in a procurement environment
• Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to deadlines
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders
• Experience supporting or leading sourcing activities and supplier engagement
• Negotiation and influencing skills (desirable)
• A proactive mindset, with the ability to identify opportunities for improvement and drive outcomes

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.

Applications close on Tuesday May 12th - Apply today and play a crucial role in driving the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future! 

Our Values 

Transgrid’s 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 Transgrid’s people, who embody them every day.

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