System Operator
Transgrid
Monitor and control high‑voltage transmission network in real‑time, ensuring safety and reliability.
10 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
Hybrid
Company Size
1,147 Employees
Service Specialisms
Systems Protection
Power System Analysis
Telecommunications
Electric power transmission
Renewable generation connections
Network connections
High‑voltage transmission lines
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Infrastructure
Renewable Energy
Electricity Transmission
Grid Technology
Smart Grid
Wind
Solar
Role
What you would be doing
procedure updates
outage coordination
alarm response
outage planning
voltage monitoring
switching operations
- Contributing to procedure updates and adopting new technologies that support smarter operations.
- Liaising with AEMO and other market participants to coordinate outages.
- Responding to alarms and unplanned events, making quick, sound decisions under pressure.
- Supporting the preparation and review of outage plans, HV PRIs, and contingency procedures.
- Monitoring voltages, fault levels, and load flows to ensure network stability.
- Supervising or directing planned outages and switching operations.
- Providing clear instructions to field staff and emergency responders.
What you bring
scada
ems
electrical degree
high-voltage
transmission
communication
- The ability to work rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and public holidays.
- Effective communication skills with confidence in liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
- Competency in using SCADA or EMS platforms and Windows-based systems.
- Experience with high-voltage systems, network operations, switching, or control room environments.
- Working knowledge of Power System Safety Rules and switching instruction preparation.
- An Advanced Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering (or are actively working toward it).
- Strong understanding of transmission equipment, protection and control systems, and network safety protocols.
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Company
Overview
4,000 km Fibre
Optical Fibre Network
Operates one of Australia’s largest optical-fibre networks alongside power lines for telecom and system resilience.
900 km Link
EnergyConnect Project
Developing the 900 km, 800 MW EnergyConnect link to enhance renewable energy distribution and grid security.
12 GW Clean
Clean Energy Capacity
Added 12 GW of clean energy connections through its commercial arm Lumea, powering around 4 million homes.
A$16.5B Investment
Future Grid Modernisation
Plans to invest A$16.5 billion over the next decade to support 100% instantaneous renewables and modernise grid security tools.
- Born in 1995 from the split of NSW’s Electricity Commission, it evolved into Australia’s largest high-voltage grid operator.
- Manages over 13,000 km of transmission lines and 104 substations across NSW and the ACT, linking into the National Electricity Market.
- Over a decade, rolled out a A$16.5 billion upgrade program, including mega-projects like EnergyConnect and HumeLink to reinforce energy superhighways.
- Commercial arm Lumea has added 55+ renewable generators, contributing to the clean energy transition.
- Backed by a major consortium including Spark, Utilities Trust of Australia, CDPQ, ADIA, and OMERS following a A$10.3 billion lease deal in 2015.
- Key projects include the multi-state HumeLink (underway) and VNI West interconnector, despite community pushback.
- Despite challenges, remains pivotal to Australia’s clean-energy transition.
- Safety
- Integrity
- Collaboration
- Reliability
- Innovation
- Progress
- People, Power and Possibilities
60% reduction
Scope 1 & 2 Emissions
Achieve a 60% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 2030, with net-zero by 2040.
48% reduction
Scope 3 Emissions
Reduce Scope 3 emissions per $M spend by 48% by 2030, aiming for net-zero by 2050.
100% renewable
Electricity in Offices
Transition to 100% renewable electricity in offices and depots by 2025.
$1.8b
EnergyConnect Project
EnergyConnect project secures International Sustainability Council agreement with comprehensive targets.
- Reducing Scope 3 emissions in Purchased & Capital Goods by 48% per $M spend by 2030.
- Eliminating SF₆ emissions through alternative development.
- Transitioning fleet of passenger & commercial vehicles to fully electric/hybrid by 2030.
- Largest wind farm in NSW (Rye Park) connected, powering ~215,000 homes annually.
- Investing $14b in transmission lines, $2.2b in system-strength technology, and $300m in operations/tools to support 100% instantaneous renewables.
40% Women
Target Workforce Ratio
Company aims for a workforce composition of 40% women, 40% men, and 20% any gender.
65% Men
Primary-Carer Parental Leave
65% of primary-carer parental leave was taken by men in FY24, reflecting inclusive parental leave policies.
50% Female
Executive Leadership Team
The Executive Leadership Team achieved gender parity, with 50% female representation in FY24.
50% Award
Clean Energy Council Award
Recognized with the 2024 Clean Energy Council Equity, Inclusion & Diversity Award for leadership in the industry.
- Annual pay & performance review by gender; CEO-sponsored Diversity Council; industry-leading Diversity & Inclusion pillars: attract diverse talent, build inclusive culture, ensure equity.
- CEO member of Champions of Change coalition for gender equity in energy.
- Employee networks: Rise Allies (LGBTQI+), Energise Gender Equity Network.
- Accreditations: Work180 endorsed employer; Family Inclusive Workplace; AWEI silver employer 2024–25; Australian Disability Network bronze member.
- 15 days Domestic Violence Leave; Gender Affirmation Policy with additional leave; certified Family-Friendly Workplace.
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