Training Program Lead - Substations

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 the energy sector evolves, we’re growing our workforce to drive innovation and transformation. 

 

The Opportunity 

As Program Lead for Substations, you will design, deliver, and continuously improve training pathways for substation apprentices and technicians. You’ll be the subject matter expert on substation systems, ensuring our workforce is trained to the highest standard of safety, compliance, and technical excellence. 

 

You will play a direct role in preparing the next generation of substation technicians. A workforce that is critical to maintaining reliability across our high-voltage network and supporting the transition to renewable energy. 

 

This position can be based at multiple Transgrid locations, including Sydney, Tamworth, Newcastle, Orange, Wagga Wagga, and Yass. 

 

A Day in the Life at Transgrid 

In this role you’ll: 

• Develop structured training pathways for substation apprentices and technicians. 

• Partner with the RTO and industry providers to ensure training is current and relevant. 

• Oversee program compliance, audits, and continuous improvement. 

• Support trainers delivering substation programs, ensuring consistency and quality. 

• Promote programs externally through industry forums and awards. 

 

About You 

You bring extensive substation experience and a passion for sharing your knowledge. You are comfortable leading technical training and are committed to building the next generation of skilled substation workers. You will bring: 

• Substation operations and maintenance background in the energy sector. 

• Certificate III Electrotechnology plus Certificate IV TAE (or willingness to obtain). 

• Experience in designing and delivering training programs. 

• Strong organisational and stakeholder management skills. 

 

Our Values in Action 

This role directly links to Transgrid’s values: 

• Safety – by embedding safe substation practices into all training. 

• Achievement – building technical capability that enables reliable project delivery. 

• Integrity – ensuring compliance and quality in every course. 

• Service – supporting our workforce to deliver power safely to communities. 

 

Benefits & Perks 

At Transgrid, we empower our people with a well-rounded benefits package designed to support their personal, professional, and social well-being, helping them 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, 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. Here you are encouraged to build a career that is right for you.