Project Risk Officer

About Us

At Transgrid, we’re delivering some of Australia’s most critical energy infrastructure, supporting the transition to a cleaner, more reliable electricity network. The Hunter Transmission Project (HTP) is a key part of this transformation, strengthening the grid to unlock renewable energy generation and support future demand across NSW. This is a rare opportunity to be part of a landmark project that will shape the state’s energy future while working alongside a high-performing and collaborative team.

About the Role

In your role as Project Risk Officer, you will support delivery of hands-on risk management across the entire project scope of work, ensuring timely risk analysis, reporting, and integration with cost, schedule, and performance controls.

You will maintain the project risk register, enhancing visibility of emerging risks, driving effective mitigation planning, and supporting risk and contingency management processes to maintain delivery confidence and compliance with risk assurance and governance obligations.

Note, this position can be based in either Newcastle or Sydney.

About You

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, Business, or a related field.
• Experience in infrastructure delivery, ideally within power transmission, utilities, or related EPC/D&C project environments.  
• Strong understanding of project risk management frameworks (e.g. ISO 31000, PMI) and their application in large infrastructure projects.
• Strong data management, analysis, reporting, and dashboard development skills.
• Well‑developed organisational and communication skills, able to coordinate across multiple workstreams, contractors, and technical and commercial teams.

Reward and Recognition

We believe in providing our people with personal, professional, and social benefits so they can deliver their best work each and every day. Employees have access to a range of corporate discounts across retail, utilities, travel, and health and wellbeing, as well as novated leasing options, workplace flexibility, 20 weeks of paid parental leave, and more. Regardless of where you are in your professional journey, Transgrid powers your career by providing access to regular and ongoing training, workplace mentoring, and tertiary education. At Transgrid, you are encouraged to build a career that’s right for you.

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.

Closing date Monday 17 August 2026. Please note vacancy close dates may be subject to change. 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.