Transmission Mains Manager

• Key leadership role | Competitive REM + bonus
• Homebush Depot Location
• Make a real impact on critical infrastructure - help us deliver good work safely!
  
  

About Ausgrid – we’re wired for good

We’re the largest distributor of electricity on Australia’s east coast, which means over two million homes and businesses rely on our good work. We’re here at the heart of the energy transition, and we’re driven by a powerful purpose to make electricity accessible for all.

It’s an exciting new chapter for our company with each day bringing a renewed energy to how we deliver, store and use electricity. As we continue to grow, we’re in search of exceptional talent to help us achieve our goals.

Everyone’s job is important here. Our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We’re committed to fostering a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace, and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

See yourself working here

We’re looking for an experienced Transmission Mains Manager to lead the delivery of critical work across Ausgrid’s transmission network, including capital, maintenance and emergency response activities.

You’ll drive performance and lead end-to-end delivery, championing a strong safety culture and ensuring we deliver good work safely, every time.

In this role, you’ll:

• Lead program delivery across transmission mains, ensuring work is completed safely, on time and within budget
• Champion safety by driving a strong, proactive safety culture and holding teams accountable for “good work safely”
• Lead and develop teams, coaching frontline leaders and building capability across a large, diverse workforce
• Optimise performance by managing resources, budgets and delivery outcomes across labour, plant and materials
• Drive continuous improvement across work practices, systems and operating efficiency
• Shape the future workforce, contributing to long-term planning and resourcing strategies
• Partner with stakeholders, managing customer, contractor and internal relationships
• Provide expert input on transmission assets, projects and third-party works near the network

What you bring to the role
Our hiring decisions are not only based on your experience and skills, but your passion, attitude, and alignment to our core values. 

• Degree in Engineering or management with extensive experience preferably in utilities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience working in the energy industry including well developed understanding of regulatory frameworks, standards, specifications and Electrical Safety Rules.
• Proven knowledge and application of safety management systems.
• Strong organisation, prioritisation and time management skills, demonstrated ability to manage various concurrent priorities.
• Strong expertise in project management, civil and electrical construction management.
• Ability to exercise a high level of confidentiality and discretion when dealing with sensitive or personal matters.
• Demonstrated experience in managing and leading teams for improved performance.
• Demonstrated experience in building relationships across a variety of stakeholders both internal and external.
• Strong resource, budget and people management and leadership experience together with demonstrated experience in driving substantial reform and change agendas.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong business aptitude, clear thinking and communication and decision making
• Ability to communicate effectively to all levels of the organisation from the front-line worker to executive management.

Life at Ausgrid
At Ausgrid, we go beyond just a competitive salary to offer an exciting range of benefits. From salary sacrificing electric vehicles and novated leasing, to discounted corporate health insurance and access to Fitness Passport, our benefits support your work here, and your life out there.

Celebrate success every day with our employee recognition program to bring out each other’s best. Looking to grow professionally? We’ve got you covered with study assistance, secondments, training and mentors, whose advice you’ll keep wherever you go.

We’re proud to offer gender-neutral parental leave to balance work when growing your family. And if you’re caring for elderly parents, our aged care support services offer expert guidance to help you access care for your loved ones. At Ausgrid, it's all about supporting you in every aspect of life.

If you require support with your application/reasonable adjustments for the interview process, please reach out to our dedicated Talent Team recruitment@ausgrid.com.au.

Application close date: 10 June 2026 (please note, this date is subject to early closure)

Applicants must have full Australian work rights to apply.

By applying, you may be considered for a Talent Pool to support future opportunities over the next 12 months.