Environmental Systems and Compliance Advisor

Transgrid; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Transgrid seeks an Environmental Systems and Compliance Advisor to shape environmental performance across transmission projects and operations. Translate regulatory obligations into practical business requirements, strengthen EMS, and drive reporting that informs decision-making.

You will work across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure activities, influencing audits, inspections, and continuous improvement with a focus on governance, sustainability outcomes, and community impact.

Qualifications

• Degree in environmental science, engineering or related discipline.
• Current Australian Driver Licence.
• Experience in environmental management within infrastructure, utilities, construction, energy or other regulated industries, implementing and improving Environmental Management Systems, preferably ISO 14001 aligned.
• Experience supporting audits, inspections, investigations and corrective actions, and management system documents.
• Experience preparing internal and regulatory compliance and management reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert environmental advice across transmission projects and operations.
• Strengthen environmental management systems and governance.
• Drive reporting to support informed decision-making.
• Collaborate to embed sustainable practices across the business.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Excellent communicator

Environmental governance

Education

Degree in environmental science/engineering or related discipline

Job description

Environmental Systems and Compliance Advisor

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.

About the role

Join Transgrid as an Environmental Systems and Compliance Advisor and play a key role in shaping environmental performance across one of the nation’s most critical infrastructure networks. In this role you will influence how environmental risk, compliance and environmental sustainability outcomes are managed across all transmission projects, network operations and future energy developments.

Working across a diverse portfolio of large and small -scale infrastructure projects and operational activities, you will provide expert environmental advice, strengthen environmental management systems, and drive insightful reporting that supports informed decision-making. Through collaboration, continuous improvement and data-driven insights, you will contribute to lasting environmental sustainability outcomes for communities and customers.

About you

You bring a strong understanding of environmental legislation, approvals, licences and permits, with the ability to translate regulatory obligations into practical and effective business requirements. You are an excellent communicator who can manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality results. Above all, you are committed to environmental stewardship, strong governance and continuous improvement, helping embed sustainable practices across the business. Other requirements include:

• Degree in environmental science, environmental engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Current Australian Driver Licence.
• Environmental management experience within infrastructure, utilities, construction, energy or other regulated industries, implementing and improving Environmental Management Systems, preferably ISO 14001 aligned.
• Experience supporting audits, inspections, investigations and corrective actions, and management system documents.
• Experience preparing internal and regulatory compliance and management reports.

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!

• 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, 15 October 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.

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.

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