2025 Graduate Program - Construction And Project Management - Sydney Based

2025 Graduate Program - Construction and Project Management - Sydney Based

• Starting salary package: $94,888.79 (inclusive of superannuation)
• Located in Ultimo
• Join us in leading the transition to a clean energy future

The Opportunity

Are you ready to embark on an engaging and dynamic career journey that promises growth, learning, and the chance to contribute to groundbreaking developments in the National Electricity Market? Transgrid invites you to apply for our Graduate Program, designed to ignite your potential and prepare you for a rewarding career ahead.

As a Transgrid Graduate, you will immerse yourself into a variety of projects, from the planning phase through organisation to the implementation of projects for high voltage transmission system advancements. Your responsibilities will include research, analysing data, and compiling reports to support project delivery processes, all while collaborating with experts across the organisation.

Throughout the program, you will undergo four 6-month rotations across various projects within our Major Projects Origination team. With access to both internal and external development opportunities, you will expand your professional network and refine your skills in a supportive environment.

We are seeking agile individuals who thrive in problem-solving scenarios, possess excellent communication skills, and are committed to achieving excellence. Whether you are nearing the end of your university studies or have recently graduated, we welcome your application to join us from January 2025.

Note: Graduate Program positions are fixed salary two-year full-time roles, with guaranteed employment at the completion of the program.

As a Transgrid graduate you will:

• Learn from leading experts
• Develop professional skills that will help get your career off to a flying start
• Undertake four 6-month rotations in key areas within the business
• Be supported by mentors, buddies and managers
• Access internal and external development opportunities to enhance professional knowledge and skills
• Join our specialised Major Projects business unit
• Receive on the job training and supportive transition into the new role
• Challenge yourself and ensure you contribute to the business

What you can expect from us:

• Structured leadership and development programs
• On the job training and supportive transition into the role
• Hybrid and flexible work arrangements available/ 9 day fortnight work pattern
• 20 weeks Parental Leave (includes adoption)
• 2 weeks Other Parent Leave
• Annual picnic day (additional day off)
• Salary sacrifice options for superannuation and motor vehicles (subject to ATO requirements)
• 18 days' personal leave (sick /carer's leave)
• 15.5% Superannuation
• Moving leave
• Emergency/disaster leave
• Employee Support Networks including, Energise (supporting women at Transgrid), Rise (employees who identify as LGBTQIA+) and Yarn Up (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees)

To be eligible for consideration for the Graduate Program, you must:

• Hold a University Qualification in any of the following disciplines:

• Project Management

• Construction Management

• Construction Management and Property

• Demonstrate ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines

• Exhibit environmental and socially responsibility

• Possess qualities of a team player, including motivation and willingness to learn

• Demonstrate lateral thinking and the ability contribute to innovative solutions for complex problems

• Excel in collaboration with others

• Communicate clearly

• Show appreciation for and sensitivity to difference and diversity

• Be an Australian permanent resident or citizen, OR hold a suitable Permanent Employment Visa

• Be a current University Graduate or expected to Graduate by the end of 2024

The recruitment process and steps:

• Step 1: Eligibility

• Confirm your eligibility for the business area you are applying for, including appropriate degree required for the role.

• Step 2: Submit application

• Create a profile on our careers site and submit your application.

• NOTE: You must upload a resume, however a cover letter is not required.

• Step 3: Screening

• The recruitment team will review your application and notify you if your application is considered unsuccessful.

• Step 4: Online testing

• If you are successfully screened, you will be sent an email to complete online cognitive testing, inclusive of a 12-minute online test for numeracy, literacy and abstract reasoning.

• Step 5: Online video interview

• If you have successfully passed the benchmark for the online cognitive testing, you will be invited by email to complete your online one-way video interview consisting of 3 questions related to your interest in the program, situational awareness and resolving problems.

• Step 6: Shortlisting

• The recruitment team will review your online video interview and notify you if your application is considered unsuccessful.

• Step 7: Assessment Centre

• If you are successfully shortlisted, you will be invited to attend our in-person Assessment Centre which will be held in Parramatta in May 2024.

• Step 8: Pre-Employment Checks

• Successful candidates from the Assessment Centre will be invited to complete pre-employment checks.

• NOTE: Reserve candidates will also be invited to complete pre-employment checks.

• Step 9: Offer of Employment

• Preferred successful candidates will be contacted and made a verbal offer of employment, which will be followed by a formal offer that will be sent by email.

Who we are

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.

Transgrid offer fulfilling careers for driven people who can help ensure that our business and the essential services we provide to consumers, the community and key stakeholders are continually improving. With us you will thrive in a collaborative environment where new ideas and knowledge sharing are encouraged, and where you'll be supported through opportunities to develop and achieve your full potential.

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.

Join us and make it happen for your career, and for the millions of Australians who rely on our services every day.

Applications close on Sunday 31st March 2024.

For any queries related to this role, please email Kailee Standen at kailee.standen@transgrid.com.au. No resumes or applications will be accepted by email.

Our vacancy close dates may be subject to change; we will assess applications as they are received.

We do not accept agency introductions as Transgrid operates a direct sourcing model