Senior Planner

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

If you love bringing structure, clarity and insight to complex work, this role gives you the space to make a real impact. In this role, you’ll develop and manage project and program schedules, lead Earned Value Assessments, ensure schedule compliance with contractual conditions, and help shape planning processes that enable teams to deliver with confidence.

You’ll collaborate closely with project managers, engineers, commercial partners and external stakeholders, building strong relationships and offering trusted guidance as you help teams stay aligned, informed, and on track. As the senior planning expert, you’ll play a meaningful role in driving improvements, uplifting capability, and contributing to the success of major infrastructure projects.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced planner who brings strong analytical capability, excellent communication skills and a collaborative, solutions‑focused approach. This role can be based from Sydney or Newcastle. 

About You

• Deep experience in project planning, earned value and schedule risk analysis within capital‑intensive environments
• Strong capability with Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project across programs or portfolios
• Proven ability to build constructive relationships, negotiate timelines and communicate insights clearly
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and organisational skills, with the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively
• Experience mentoring or guiding teams, with a passion for continuous improvement
• Experience in a contractor project delivery environment, being able to manage both downstream and upstream requirements

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.

Our Values 

Our core values, Safety, Achievement, Integrity, and Service, shape how we work every day. We prioritise safety, strive for meaningful impact, act with honesty, and deliver exceptional outcomes for our customers and communities.

Applications close on Wednesday, 4 February 2026