Technology Governance, Risk & Compliance Manager

Transgrid; Sydney; Presencial; AUD 150 000 - 190 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Discounts across retail/utilities/trav

Novated leasing options

Workplace flexibility

Parental leave

Training and education

Resumo da oferta

Transgrid is seeking a Governance, Risk & Compliance Manager to lead the governance, risk and compliance framework across Technology, ensuring controls are effective and aligned with regulatory expectations.

You will provide independent oversight, partner with Technology leaders to embed risk management in day-to-day decisions, and translate regulatory requirements into practical technology controls. This is a chance to influence Australia’s energy transition with a purpose-driven team.

Qualificações

• Tertiary qualification in IT, Risk, Business, Law, Engineering or related field.
• Experience in Technology or digital GRC roles in large or regulated organisations.
• Strong knowledge of technology risks including cyber, data and third-party.
• Hands-on with governance and control frameworks (e.g., COBIT, ISO).
• Experience supporting audits and remediation tracking.
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical IT controls.
• Excellent communication skills with senior stakeholders.

Responsabilidades

• Lead governance, risk and compliance framework across Technology.
• Provide independent oversight and assurance to technology leaders.
• Embed risk management into day-to-day operations and decisions.
• Support audits and remediation activities with clear evidence.

Conhecimentos

Governance & risk management

Regulatory alignment

Stakeholder engagement

Audits support & remediation

Communication with senior leaders

Pragmatic risk control implementation

Formação académica

Tertiary qualification in IT, Risk, Business, Law or Engineering

Ferramentas

COBIT

ISO frameworks

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Technology Governance, Risk & Compliance Manager

At Transgrid, our work powers the nation—supporting homes, communities, and industries that Australians rely on every day. From lighting local sports fields to enabling major economic activity, the impact of what we do is both immediate and far-reaching.

We are at the forefront of Australia’s energy transformation. With significant government investment and policy support accelerating the development of renewable energy zones and interconnection between states, Transgrid is playing a central role in shaping a cleaner, more resilient energy future.

About Us

At Transgrid, our work powers the nation—supporting homes, communities, and industries that Australians rely on every day. From lighting local sports fields to enabling major economic activity, the impact of what we do is both immediate and far-reaching.

We are at the forefront of Australia’s energy transformation. With significant government investment and policy support accelerating the development of renewable energy zones and interconnection between states, Transgrid is playing a central role in shaping a cleaner, more resilient energy future.

The Opportunity

This is a rare chance to make a real impact on one of Australia’s most important energy transition programs.

We’re looking for a Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Manager to join our Technology and Transformation team. In this role, you’ll shape and run the governance, risk, and compliance framework across Technology—helping ensure everything we do is well‑controlled, transparent, and meets regulatory and organisational expectations.

You’ll provide independent oversight and assurance, working closely with Technology leaders to embed risk and compliance into day‑to‑day operations and decision‑making. As a trusted second‑line partner, you’ll help build executive confidence while enabling teams to deliver efficiently within clear, practical controls.

About you

You’re an experienced governance and risk professional who thrives in complex Technology environments. You bring a pragmatic, collaborative approach and enjoy working with senior stakeholders to make risk and compliance work in practice.

You’ll ideally have:

• A tertiary qualification in IT, Risk, Business, Law, Engineering, or a related field
• Experience in Technology or digital GRC roles, ideally within large or regulated organisations
• Strong knowledge of Technology risks, including cyber, data, third‑party, and delivery risks
• Hands‑on experience setting up or assuring governance and control frameworks (e.g. COBIT, ISO)
• Experience supporting audits, including evidence management and remediation tracking
• The ability to translate regulatory requirements into clear, workable Technology controls
• Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to challenge and influence senior leaders

This is a chance to play a meaningful role in Australia’s energy future, working in a purpose‑driven organisation alongside industry leaders on nationally significant infrastructure projects.

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 Leadership principles

AtTransgrid, our Leadership Principles—Courage, Care, Clarity, and Connection—form the foundation of how we lead. Courage means embracing challenges and doingwhat’sright. Care focuses on leading with heart, valuing people as the core of our organisation. Clarity ensures teams understand success and their impact, while Connectionlinks individuals to our purpose and strategy while fostering strong relationships among team members, customers, and partners.

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