Program Coordinator

Transgrid operates and manages the major high voltage electricity transmission network in NSW and the ACT, connecting generators, distributors and major end users.

Our core role is to connect electricity consumers to a safe, secure and reliable network through efficient maintenance, proficient operation of assets and prudent investment. Our network is the backbone of the NEM, enabling energy trading between Australia's three largest states along the east coast and supporting the competitive wholesale electricity market

• 12 month Max Term Role
• Fantastic new opportunity for a Program Coordinator
• High performing, diverse, inclusive, and supportive team
• Proudly making a difference with the transition to renewable energy
• Based in Sydney, Eastern Creek or Newcastle
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Award winning Family Friendly organisation

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to be part of an organisation dedicated to leading Australia's clean energy transition, building the energy super-highways and enabling nation-building renewable energy projects that will provide on-demand energy and large-scale storage for many generations to come.

In your new role as the Program Coordinator you will provide professional project coordination to the Corporate Affairs team. Ensuring the smooth and efficient execution of multiple projects across Corporate Affairs. You will be responsible for representing the Community and Policy business unit with the development and rollout of the new intranet program. The role will report to the Program Advisor and coordinate various aspects of communication elements of the new software, quality control of documents transferred, necessary rebranding.

The position is responsible for liaising with multiple stakeholders across the business, implementing new processes and systems in line with the governance and strategy of the new Intranet.

Duties and Responsibilities

As the Program Coordinator you will:

• Be the principle liaison between Senior and mid-level internal stakeholders to assess their needs and define project requirements, acceptance criteria and project timelines. Responsible for ensuring the new strategy and governance is understood and adhered to.
• Assist the project advisor and project manager in the development of project management documents such as project budgets, project schedules, scope statements and project plans.
• Execute project management administrative and bookkeeping tasks such as managing invoices, purchase orders and inventory reports, among other financial documents.
• Be the liaison between the project team and internal stakeholders throughout the project life cycle.
• Schedule stakeholder meetings, document and generate reports.
• Foster cross-team collaboration to help project team members complete project tasks and produce deliverables.
• Manage and track any old documents that need rebranding and work with external vendors to transition to new brand.

Skills & Experience

• Qualifications and demonstrated experience in project coordination or related field.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects at one time.
• Experienced in researching and offering evidence based solutions and suggesting process improvements.
• Experienced in implementing new processes and communicating this change to various stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience with monitoring and tracking of budgets, forecasting and vendor management.
• Demonstrated ability in oral and written communications; and communicating complex ideas through clear and effective messages.
• Well organised and skilled in working within a fast paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated high level of accuracy and attention to detail with the ability to drive new ideas and initiatives forward.

Recognition & Reward

In return for your hard work, we have numerous benefits and initiatives to support you personally and professionally including but not limited to private health insurance discount, motor vehicle lease plan, career development support, study assistance program and workplace flexibility.

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

Applications close on Thursday 18 April 2024.

Please note, 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.

• Family Friendly Workplace
• Structured leadership and development programs
• Hybrid working and the opportunity to work flexibly
• A generous Parental leave program:
• 20 weeks of gender-neutral paid primary carer parental leave (or 40 weeks at half pay)
• Superannuation payments for periods of unpaid parental leave
• Next Steps coaching program for all those taking parental leave
• Subsidised vacation care for school aged children
• Two weeks paid secondary carers leave
• Access to Welfare Fund that provides support to members and their families in times of distress and hardship.
• Annual paid picnic day (additional day off)
• Paid moving house leave
• Paid emergency/crisis leave
• Salary sacrifice options for superannuation and motor vehicles
• Employee and manager assistance programs as part of our Employee Assistance Program (EAP
• Access to the Workmates Program which provides employees with the chance to reach out to a trained work peer who can listen and help you get the right professional help.
• Corporate fitness programs that includes access to gyms and pools
• Retail and cashback discounts/offers via our Wellbeing Hub
• "Refer and Earn" program for successfully referring candidates to join the Transgrid team