Community and Stakeholder Engagement Manager - Sydney Ring South

Transgrid operates and manages the major high voltage electricity transmission network in NSW and the ACT, connecting generators, distributors and major end users.

Our core role is to connect electricity consumers to a safe, secure and reliable network through efficient maintenance, proficient operation of assets and prudent investment. Our network is the backbone of the NEM, enabling energy trading between Australia's three largest states along the east coast and supporting the competitive wholesale electricity market.

About the role

Join a major infrastructure project and help shape how Transgrid connects with communities across Sydney. As a Community and Stakeholder Engagement Manager for the Sydney Ring South project, you'll lead engagement strategies that are transparent, inclusive and accessible.

You'll drive the Community and Stakeholder workstream, building trusted relationships with government, regulators, media and local communities while balancing stakeholder needs with project objectives. This is a unique opportunity to influence a landmark energy project, strengthen Transgrid's social licence to operate and deliver lasting benefits for communities and customers.

About you

You're a confident community engagement professional with strong leadership, communication and negotiation skills gained through major infrastructure, utilities, energy or construction projects. You have demonstrated experience managing complex stakeholder environments, building trusted relationships with senior leaders and communities, and delivering engagement programs that support successful project outcomes. Other requirements include:

• Relevant tertiary qualification Communications, Public Relations, Community Engagement, Social Science, Planning or a related discipline.
• First Nations and government stakeholder engagement experience.
• Stakeholder management in complex, highly regulated environments.
• Community engagement leadership on major infrastructure or construction projects.
• Development and delivery of strategic communications and engagement plans.
• Ability to manage high-profile, sensitive and reputational issues.
• Strong stakeholder influencing skills across executives, government, industry and communities.
• Proven leadership of teams, contractors and resources to deliver project outcomes.
• IAP2 Foundations certification.

You bring sound judgement, resilience and a practical approach to stakeholder engagement. You are comfortable working in fast-paced project environments, balancing customer requirements, community expectations and project objectives while maintaining positive stakeholder relationships and protecting organisational reputation.

Our Values

Transgrid's core values encompass safety, achievement, integrity, and service. Prioritising safety above all, the company emphasises making a meaningful impact through achievement, upholding honesty through integrity, and delivering exceptional outcomes for customers and communities through dedicated service. These values are ingrained in the actions and behaviours of Transgrids people, who embody them every day.

Recognition & Reward

We believe in providing our people personal, professional and social benefits so that they can deliver their best work every day. Employees have access to a range of corporate discounts across retail, utilities, travel, health & wellbeing etc, as well as novated leasing options, flexible workplace policies, 20 weeks paid parental leave and more!

Applications close on Thursday, 3rd September 2026. Please note, we will assess applications as they are received.

Join us in shaping the future of Australia's energy network. Apply today and be a key part of the transition to a sustainable energy future.

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.

We do not accept agency introductions as Transgrid operates a direct sourcing model.