Senior Specialist

Transgrid; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Transgrid in Sydney, NSW, Australia is seeking a Senior Specialist - Online Condition Monitoring to lead and support the ongoing development of the company's online condition monitoring capability for high voltage network assets. You will work with field teams, engineers and equipment manufacturers to implement testing, commissioning, procedures and training, driving improvements and ensuring asset health.

This role offers the opportunity to influence technology deployment across one of

Qualifications

• Experience with online condition monitoring systems for HV assets.
• Knowledge of control, monitoring, automation or instrumentation systems.
• Ability to configure, test and troubleshoot equipment and software.
• Experience developing technical procedures and delivering training.
• Strong communication skills across field, engineering and vendor teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support development of online condition monitoring capability.
• Provide guidance on condition monitoring technologies and testing.
• Support testing and commissioning activities.
• Roll out new technologies and build capability across the business.
• Collaborate with field teams, asset monitoring specialists and vendors.

Skills

Online condition monitoring

HV equipment

Control systems

Instrumentation

Testing and commissioning

Training delivery

Tools

HV monitoring software

Testing equipment

Job description

Senior Specialist - Online Condition Monitoring

Location: Sydney - Eastern Creek, NSW, Australia

Company: Transgrid

About Us

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

In your new role, you will lead and support the ongoing development of Transgrid's online condition monitoring capability, helping ensure the reliability and performance of critical high voltage network assets. Acting as the technical subject matter expert, you'll provide guidance on condition monitoring technologies, support testing and commissioning activities, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance asset health and network reliability.

You will work closely with field teams, asset monitoring specialists, engineers, designers and equipment manufacturers, and play a key role in developing procedures, delivering training, rolling out new technologies and building capability across the business. This is a unique opportunity to combine hands‑on technical expertise with program leadership and influence how condition monitoring is applied across one of Australia's largest transmission networks.

This role can be based at any Transgrid location, including Eastern Creek, Newcastle, Orange, Tamworth, Wagga Wagga or Yass. Eastern Creek, Newcastle and Orange are the preferred locations.

About You

The ideal candidate will bring experience in online condition monitoring and HV assets, with the technical expertise and communication skills to build capability across the business.

• Experience with online condition monitoring systems and HV equipment
• Knowledge of control, monitoring, automation or instrumentation systems
• Ability to configure, test and troubleshoot equipment and software
• Experience developing technical procedures and delivering training
• Strong communication skills across field, engineering and vendor teams

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 Tuesday, 22 September 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