Commercial Associate

Transgrid; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Corporate discounts

Novated leasing

Flexible workplace

Parental leave 20 weeks

Job summary

Transgrid is seeking a commercially minded Commercial Associate to join the Network Commercial team in Sydney. You'll help evaluate, structure and develop major network and growth projects from origination to investment approvals, building compelling business cases.

The role requires 4–6+ years of experience in corporate finance or strategy, strong financial analysis, and the ability to engage with executives across planning, regulation and delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level qualification in finance, commerce, economics, law or related field.
• Strong financial analysis and commercial evaluation skills.
• Excellent written communication and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the development of strategic infrastructure projects from concept through early-stage development.
• Contributing to investment cases, business cases, IRC submissions and Board papers.
• Analysing commercial, regulatory and financial pathways that support major project delivery.
• Conducting market and industry research to identify opportunities, trends and emerging developments.
• Working collaboratively with leaders and subject matter experts across planning, delivery, regulation and finance.
• Helping establish commercially robust project structures that balance risk, return and long-term value creation.

Skills

Corporate finance

Strategy development

Financial analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory pathways

Market research

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, commerce, economics, law or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Financial modeling

Job description

Commercial Associate, Network Commercial

At Transgrid, we're building the infrastructure that will power Australia's clean energy future. As the nation's energy transition accelerates, we're delivering some of the country's most significant network and renewable energy projects, connecting communities, enabling new industries, and supporting a more sustainable future.

We're looking for a commercially minded and highly motivatedCommercial Associate to join our Network Commercial team. This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious professional who wants to help shape strategic energy projects from their earliest stages and play a key role in delivering infrastructure that will have a lasting impact on Australia

The opportunity

In this role, you'll work alongside senior leaders and subject matter experts to help evaluate, structure and develop major network and growth projects. From project origination through to investment approvals, you'll contribute to building compelling business cases, shaping commercial strategies, supporting funding pathways and helping ensure projects are positioned for long-term success.

You'll gain unique exposure to some of the most important decisions facing the energy sector while engaging with executive leadership, project teams, finance, regulation, planning and delivery specialists across the business.

What you'll be doing

• Supporting the development of strategic infrastructure projects from concept through early-stage development.
• Contributing to investment cases, business cases, IRC submissions and Board papers.
• Analysing commercial, regulatory and financial pathways that support major project delivery.
• Conducting market and industry research to identify opportunities, trends and emerging developments.
• Working collaboratively with leaders and subject matter experts across planning, delivery, regulation and finance.
• Helping establish commercially robust project structures that balance risk, return and long-term value creation.

About you

You are curious, analytical and commercially driven. You enjoy solving complex problems and thrive when working across multiple stakeholders and disciplines.

You'll bring:

• 4-6+ years' experience in corporate finance, corporate strategy, strategy consulting, contract management, project development or a related discipline.
• Strong financial analysis and commercial evaluation capability.
• Exceptional research, written communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A collaborative mindset and a passion for building trusted relationships across a business.
• Tertiary qualifications in finance, commerce, economics, law, business or a related field.

Applications are now open and close on the 18th of October 2026. Please note, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, and we will assess applications as they are received.

Our Values

Transgrids 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!

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 actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQ+ people, mature-age candidates and those returning to the workforce after a career break.

If you require adjustments during any stage of our recruitment process, we're committed to providing support so you can participate fully and perform at your best.

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

Join Transgrid and help build the energy system Australia needs for the future.