Senior Financial Controller

Project EnergyConnect is one of Australia’s most ambitious energy infrastructure projects, connecting the electricity grids of South Australia and New South Wales. This landmark project will enable greater renewable energy sharing, improve network reliability, and help deliver cleaner, more affordable power to millions of Australians. It’s a key part of Transgrid’s role in leading the transition to a clean energy future.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Senior Financial Cost Controller to join our Major Projects team and play a key role in the successful delivery of Project EnergyConnect. Reporting to the Commercial Director, you’ll take ownership of cost management, forecasting, and financial reporting to ensure the project stays on track and within budget. You will work closely with project leads and stakeholders to provide commercial insight, drive governance, and help shape one of the nation’s most critical energy projects. This position ia 10 month fixed term full tine opportunity, possibility of an extentsion. 

About You

• Experience in cost control, project controls, or commercial management on large infrastructure or utilities projects
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills, with proficiency in EcoSys, SAP, or similar systems
• A track record of managing project budgets, forecasts, and reporting for major capital programs ($100M+)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills across multidisciplinary teams
• A proactive mindset with a focus on improvement, collaboration, and delivering real value within a dynamic and proactive team.

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.

Applications close on 12 November 2025

Please note vacancy close dates may be subject to change. We will assess applications as they are received.

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.