Senior Biodiversity Business Partner

TransGrid is seeking a Senior Biodiversity Business Partner to support the Environment and Sustainability team in managing biodiversity risks related to renewable energy projects. Responsibilities include leading compliance with Biodiversity Management Plans, conducting spatial data analysis, and traveling within NSW for site inspections. Candidates should have a degree in Science/Ecology, experience in major project delivery, and expertise in biodiversity management. The role is based in Sydney, Wagga Wagga, or Yass.
• Location: Sydney, Wagga Wagga or Yass
• High performing, diverse, inclusive, and supportive team
• Proudly making a difference with the transition to renewable energy

The Opportunity

As a Senior Biodiversity Business Partner, you will support the Environment and Sustainability team in ensuring all biodiversity risks and impacts are effectively managed. You will be responsible for leading compliance with the contractors’ Biodiversity Management Plan and associated sub-plans whilst supporting the delivery of the Biodiversity Offset Package (BOP).

You will support spatial data analysis and governance and lead the collection of data to ensure clearing limits are well-managed and any construction risks are transferred to the operational data sets.

As part of your role, you will be required to travel within the state of NSW (and interstate) to attend site meetings and conduct inspections on various project sites. In some instances, this will involve staying overnight at regional locations within NSW.

About You
• Degree qualification in Science/Ecology or equivalent and a current Drivers Licence.
• Understanding of biodiversity risks associated with electricity networks or similar linear infrastructure.
• Experience in major project delivery, particularly electricity networks or similar linear infrastructure.
• Good understanding and demonstrated experience in the use of geographic information systems with a technical background.
• Extensive experience in biodiversity survey and construction-phase flora and fauna management.

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.

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.

We 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.

Applications close on Sunday 16 March 2025

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.

This role is part of our HumeLink Major Project, for further information on Transgrid’s major projects, please go to: https://www.Transgrid.com.au/projects-innovation

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.