Project Development Lead

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.

A Day in the Life of a Project Development Lead at Transgrid:

As a Project Development Lead, you’ll plan and coordinate projects to keep them on track. You’ll review proposals, estimate costs and timelines, work with design teams, and manage schedules and budgets. You’ll also communicate with stakeholders, address risks, and help improve processes and systems.

Key activities include:

• Leading proposals, scoping, and feasibility studies.
• Coordinating design delivery and procurement of services.
• Tracking budgets, schedules, and risks.
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Supporting process and procedure improvements.

About You:

You are an organised and proactive professional with a strong background in project planning, design coordination, and stakeholder management.

You will bring:

• Extensive knowledge and demonstrated employment experience in the Power Industry.
• Comprehensive and demonstrated experience in project development, project management, project scheduling, and/or project estimating.
• Good understanding of the role and requirements of planning in regulatory agencies and competitive infrastructure processes.
• Proven business acumen and project development, management, program administration, and reporting with excellent interpersonal skills and oral and written communication skills.

Leadership at Transgrid

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.

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 Thursday, 28 August 2025 however will be assessed on a rolling basis and may close earlier – 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.