Senior Heritage Business Partner

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 across NSW. As part of HTP, you will join a high-performing Major Projects team delivering complex infrastructure that will play a significant role in Australia’s energy transition and future network capability.

About the role

Join our project delivery team as a Senior Heritage Business Partner, leading the protection and management of Indigenous and Historic heritage across a major infrastructure project. You will provide expert heritage advice, ensure regulatory compliance, manage heritage risks and work closely with project teams, contractors, Aboriginal stakeholders and regulators to deliver positive heritage outcomes safely and responsibly.

About you

We're looking for a proactive and collaborative professional with excellent stakeholder engagement skills. You will be confident working autonomously, managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment, and building strong relationships to achieve successful project outcomes. Requirements include:

• Degree qualification in Archaeology, Environmental Science or related discipline.
• Experience reviewing complex technical reports and management plans.
• Proficient in GIS for environmental planning and management.
• Understanding of environmental and social impacts of major infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing compliance on State Significant Infrastructure (SSI) projects.
• Experience managing environmental consultants and specialist services.
• Current driver licence.

Why this role? 

This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in projects that drive Australia’s renewable energy future. At Transgrid, you’ll join a collaborative, innovative team where your expertise will directly influence critical infrastructure, risk management, and network strategy.

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 the  Monday, 20th July 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.