Environmental Business Partner | 2-year fixed term contract

Transgrid; Newcastle City Council; Hybrid; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Corporate discounts

20 weeks paid parental leave

Workplace mentoring and education access

Job summary

Transgrid is seeking an Environmental Business Partner for a 2-year fixed term contract. In this role, you will support the delivery of the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone, contributing to significant renewable energy infrastructure projects across northern NSW.

Your responsibilities will include reviewing environmental documentation and providing practical environmental advice. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a related field and experience in environmental compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting renewable energy projects.
• Strong knowledge of environmental and safety legislation.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently across NSW.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of renewable energy infrastructure.
• Review environmental documentation and conduct site inspections.
• Provide guidance on environmental risks and obligations.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Spatial systems

Environmental impact assessment

Education

Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field

Job description

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Environmental Business Partner | 2-year fixed term contract

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 | 2-year fixed term contract

In this role, you will play a key part in supporting the development and delivery of the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (CWOREZ), one of Australia’s largest and most significant renewable energy infrastructure projects. Working across the northern region of NSW, you will help enable the connection of new renewable energy generation to the Transgrid network, supporting the state’s clean energy transition.

Based in Newcastle, Sydney, or any Transgrid depot/location, you will regularly travel to project sites, substations and regional locations across the CWOREZ footprint to provide practical environmental advice and ensure compliance throughout project delivery.

Working closely with project teams, contractors, regulators and stakeholders, you will review environmental documentation, conduct site inspections, support environmental approvals, and provide guidance on environmental risks and obligations. You will also contribute to broader network infrastructure, maintenance and asset replacement activities where required.

Your expertise in environmental legislation, spatial systems and stakeholder engagement will help drive sustainable outcomes while supporting the successful delivery of critical transmission infrastructure that will power NSW’s renewable energy future.

About You

Our ideal candidate will have experience supporting construction, maintenance, utilities, transmission or renewable energy projects, including environmental compliance and site-based inspections. They will also bring:

• A degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resources Management, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of environmental and safety legislation relevant to electricity networks or similar infrastructure.
• Proficiency in spatial systems and software to support environmental planning and decision‑making.
• Practical experience in environmental impact assessment and stakeholder engagement.
• A willingness and ability to travel frequently across NSW, including stays at regional sites.

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.