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
In your new role, you will be involved across the full lifecycle of communications systems supporting Transgrid’s network, from installation and commissioning through to ongoing maintenance, upgrades and fault finding.
You’ll be hands-on with installing new equipment and services, commissioning and testing systems, troubleshooting faults, and maintaining critical network assets. The work is varied and will see you supporting both project and operational activities across multiple sites.
You’ll work across a range of technologies including fibre optics and OPGW, microwave and radio systems, as well as control, power and alarm systems. Within broadband networks, you’ll gain exposure to modern technologies such as MPLS and DWDM, alongside legacy systems including SDH and PDH.
This role involves regular travel, with approximately 50–60% of your time spent working away from home during the week. In return, you'll have the opportunity to more through away work and associated allowances.
About You
The ideal candidate will have experience working with telecommunications, communications or network systems across maintenance, installation and commissioning environments.
- Trade qualification in Electrotechnology, Electronics, Telecommunications or a related discipline.
- Experience maintaining, installing or commissioning telecommunications, communications or network infrastructure.
- Strong technical troubleshooting and fault-finding capability.
- Ability to work safely, independently and as part of a team.
- Effective communication skills and a willingness to learn new technologies.
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 Sunday, 12 July 2026
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.
