Process Compliance & Assurance Consultant

Transgrid; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Transgrid is seeking a Process Compliance & Assurance Consultant to coordinate compliance, assurance and governance activities across a major infrastructure project lifecycle in New South Wales. You will work with project teams, contractors and stakeholders to implement and monitor management plans, procedures and assurance documentation.

The role supports project assurance, quality outcomes and regulatory compliance while contributing to continuous improvement and governance reporting.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Engineering, Project Management, Quality Management, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in compliance, assurance, quality management or governance roles supporting major infrastructure, construction, engineering or utilities projects.
• An understanding of project governance frameworks, management plans, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Experience conducting audits and compliance reviews of contractor and supplier systems.
• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to prepare assurance reports and provide objective compliance advice.
• Experience working within ISO 9001 certified management systems highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the project audit and surveillance schedule, undertake audits and compliance reviews, and track findings through to closure.
• Monitor compliance with project management plans, governance frameworks and contractual requirements.
• Undertake audits, reviews and compliance assessments across project and contractor activities.
• Support the development and maintenance of management plans, procedures and assurance documentation.
• Contribute to governance reporting and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Audit & Compliance

Governance

Quality Management

Regulatory Compliance

ISO 9001 Knowledge

Written Communication

Education

Engineering degree

Project Management degree

Quality Management degree

Job description

Process Compliance & Assurance Consultant

The Hunter Transmission Project is a critical infrastructure initiative supporting the future of energy in New South Wales. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a large-scale, complex project that plays a pivotal role in strengthening the electricity network and supporting the transition to a more sustainable energy system.

About the role

We are seeking a Process Compliance & Assurance Consultant to support the delivery of a major infrastructure project by coordinating compliance, assurance and governance activities across the project lifecycle.

Working closely with project teams, contractors and stakeholders, you will help ensure management systems, project processes, contractual requirements and governance frameworks are effectively implemented, monitored and continually improved.

Your work will contribute to project assurance, quality outcomes and regulatory compliance while supporting the successful delivery of project objectives.

What you’ll do

• Develop and manage the project audit and surveillance schedule, undertake audits and compliance reviews, and track findings through to closure.


• Monitor compliance with project management plans, governance frameworks and contractual requirements.


• Undertake audits, reviews and compliance assessments across project and contractor activities.


• Support the development and maintenance of management plans, procedures and assurance documentation.


• Contribute to governance reporting and continuous improvement activities.

What you’ll bring

• Degree qualification in Engineering, Project Management, Quality Management, or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.


• Proven experience in compliance, assurance, quality management or governance roles supporting major infrastructure, construction, engineering or utilities projects.


• An understanding of project governance frameworks, management plans, and regulatory compliance requirements.


• Experience conducting audits and compliance reviews of contractor and supplier systems.


• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to prepare assurance reports and provide objective compliance advice.


• Experience working within ISO 9001 certified management systems highly desirable.

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 Transgrid's 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 Sunday 27th September 2026 - Please note, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, and we will assess applications as they are received.

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.