At the heart of the national electricity market, our high voltage transmission network connects consumers across NSW and the ACT to safe and reliable electricity. They take a leading role in encouraging the connection of renewable generation and, more broadly, the transition to a low carbon future.
Transgrid offers fulfilling careers where every person is encouraged to take advantage of ongoing opportunities to develop their skills. Our people come from a broad range of backgrounds that reflect the communities they serve and bring different perspectives to different challenges. Together they play a critical role in our continued success.
Our two-year Graduate Program is designed to help you bridge the gap between formal education and the workplace. Our graduates are offered a unique opportunity to learn from leading experts and develop professional skills that will help get your career off to a flying start.
As a Transgrid Graduate, you will undertake four rotations in key business areas with access to internal and external development opportunities to enhance your professional knowledge and skills.
Depending on your background and career aspirations, Transgrid offers a number of streams:
Make sure you include your:
Transgrid will review each application form, cover letter and resume thoroughly, and consider a variety of aspects such as academic achievements, relevant work experience, extracurricular activities or volunteer work.
Once Transgrid narrows down the selection of applicants, Transgrid will invite you to complete online testing.
If you are successfully shortlisted following online testing, you will be invited to complete a video interview.
Transgrid will further review candidates upon completion of the video interview.
If you are selected at this stage, you will be invited to attend an assessment centre, depending on your location.
At this point, it’s a good idea to start thinking about:
If you are successful at the assessment centre, Transgrid may invite you to undergo pre-employment checks. These will include reference checks, academic checks and police checks.
Please note this stage does not mean you have been successful – but it does mean you are one step closer!
If you are successful – congratulations!
You will receive a telephone call from one of our recruitment advisors, who will talk you through everything you need to know about joining Transgrid. You will then receive all relevant documentation including a letter of offer and contract via email.
To be eligible for the Transgrid Graduate Program you must have:
Graduates who perform well in the Graduate Development Program are:
As a Transgrid Graduate you will have access to:
Supporting your career
Transgrid offer fulfilling careers and encourage all our people to take advantage of ongoing opportunities to develop their skills. Transgrid will support you every step of the way through a combination of structured training, informal on-the-job learning, regular check-ins and inspiring buddies and mentors.
Working alongside leading experts in your field, you’ll develop hands-on experience across multiple projects and gain the solid foundations required for an exciting and challenging career.
To supplement your practical training, you will follow the Transgrid Learning Pathway to acquire skills and knowledge that will help you excel in the workplace.
Buddy program
In your first few weeks at Transgrid, you’ll meet your buddy. This is a former graduate who has been in your shoes before and can help you find your feet in the first few months – great support and connection to have.
Once you’ve completed two rotations in your first year, you’ll start your second year of the program with the support of your hand-picked mentor. This relationship will further guide your progression at Transgrid and help you develop your career.