ABOUT TRANSGRID
At Transgrid, we play a crucial role in delivering safe, reliable, and sustainable energy to millions of Australians. Operating over 13,000 km of high-voltage transmission lines and 128 substations across NSW and the ACT, we connect electricity generators to the distribution network powering homes, businesses, and communities. As Australia accelerates its energy transition, the work we do has never been more significant.
THE OPPORTUNITY
We're looking for a Project Cost Controller to join our Delivery team and take ownership of cost management and controls across a portfolio of high-value capital projects including critical Lumea energy infrastructure programs. This is your opportunity to sit at the intersection of financial performance and physical delivery, working on projects that are reshaping Australia's energy grid.
Reporting to the Program Controls Manager, you'll work across forecasting, variance analysis, change control, and reporting building deep technical expertise in a role that's genuinely consequential. This is an individual contributor role designed for a professional who takes pride in technical depth, data-driven insights, and partnering closely with project and commercial teams to keep delivery on track.
A DAY IN THE LIFE
WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS
Transgrid is at the forefront of Australia's once-in-a-generation energy transition. The capital projects you'll support aren't routine upgrades they're the backbone of a cleaner, more reliable grid for millions of people. Your cost controls work directly influences whether critical infrastructure is delivered on time, within budget, and to the standard that communities depend on.
In a sector moving this fast, getting the numbers right is mission-critical. You'll have visibility across the full project lifecycle, real accountability for outcomes, and the opportunity to build genuine depth in one of Australia's most important industries.
ABOUT YOU — ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
You'll bring a combination of technical controls expertise, commercial acumen, and the interpersonal skills to work effectively across complex, multi-disciplinary project environments.
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BENEFITS & PERKS
At Transgrid, we empower our people with a well-rounded benefits package designed to support their personal, professional, and social well-being helping them deliver their best work every day.
Our Leadership Principles
Our Leadership Principles - Courage, Care, Clarity, and Connection - form the foundation of how we lead. Courage means embracing challenges and doing what’s right. Care focuses on leading with heart, valuing people as the core of our organisation. Clarity ensures teams understand success and their impact, while Connection links individuals to our purpose and strategy while fostering strong relationships among team members, customers, and partners.
You will also uphold our Values: Safety, Achievement, Integrity, and Service. Delivering safe, sustainable, and customer-focused outcomes that make a real difference.
Applications close on 5th of July 2026 however will be assessed on a rolling basis and may close earlier. Apply today and play a crucial role in driving the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future!
Transgrid is committed to equal opportunity employment and creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated.
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