Planning Manager

At Transgrid, we connect electricity across NSW and the National Electricity Market, supporting Australia’s transition to a cleaner energy future. The Hunter Transmission Project (HTP) is a critical initiative delivering new transmission infrastructure to unlock renewable energy zones, strengthen network reliability, and support long-term energy security. This is an opportunity to play a key role in a complex, large-scale project shaping the future of Australia’s energy network. 

About the Role 

As the Planning Manager, you will lead the development, governance and optimisation of the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) across the Hunter Transmission Project delivery phase. You will ensure alignment with contractual milestones, drive schedule integrity across multiple workstreams, and provide strategic planning insight to support delivery outcomes. Working closely with Delivery and Commercial teams, you will lead the project planning team and oversee schedule performance, risk, and reporting for two major contracts, as well as Transgrid’s own scope of work, ensuring robust, accurate and defensible project timelines. 

About You 

• Strong experience in developing and managing integrated master schedules across large and complex multi-disciplinary projects, with experience in energy infrastructure highly regarded 

• Deep understanding of schedule governance, change control, risk management, and commercial frameworks as applied to program administration (including EOT processes)  

• Strong experience in managing contractor's program performance, with experience working for Tier 1 contractor or owner’s organisation highly desirable. 

• Experience managing planning function in an EPC/EPCM environment or similar commercial setting.  

• Ability to analyse schedule performance, provide strategic insights to support project delivery outcomes, and communicate clearly to both technical and executive audiences. 

• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across project teams and delivery partners. 

Reward and Recognition 

We believe in providing our people with personal, professional, and social benefits so they can deliver their best work each and every day. Employees have access to a range of corporate discounts across retail, utilities, travel, and health & wellbeing, as well as novated leasing options, workplace flexibility, 20 weeks of paid parental leave, and more. 
Regardless of where you are in your professional journey, Transgrid powers your career by providing access to regular and ongoing training, workplace mentoring, and tertiary education. At Transgrid, you are encouraged to build a career that’s right for you. 

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. 

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.