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
Join the commissioning team as a Secondary Systems Technician where you will be responsible for maintaining, testing, and commissioning substation electrical systems, including protection, metering, and control circuits. You’ll deliver high-quality technical support and customer service, while developing expertise to lead teams and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
Our ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, proven trade experience and the ability to diagnose and interpret complex secondary systems. They will demonstrate safe work practices, effective problem‑solving skills and a commitment to ongoing development to stay aligned with industry standards. This role can be based from our Wagga Wagga, Yass or Orange depots.
About You
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 Thursday, 9 April 2026
We’ve ensured the smooth operation of over 11,517 km of high-voltage transmission lines and 136 substations and switching stations across NSW and the ACT, with interconnections to QLD and VIC.
Our most crucial work is leading the transition to Australia’s clean energy future. The traditional coal system that served our country for decades is nearing the end of its life, to be replaced by wind and solar generation.
We’re making the right decisions now to prepare for the opportunities and challenges ahead – a changing climate, population growth and technology innovation.
As we lead the way towards a more resilient future, we’re working closely with our customers and communities to make sure no one is left behind.
Wherever you are in NSW or the ACT, you can be confident in the reliable, affordable and sustainable electricity we transmit as we make a better power system for generations to come.
